COVID-19, caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, has hammered the lodging industry harder than any event ever before. Every element of a hotel’s operation has been impacted—from cleaning & maintenance to food and beverage. Many hotel companies are responding aggressively with revamped operations plans. What we all can agree on is that hotels may never be the same again. This area of Green Lodging News highlights the latest news and trends. Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
Green Cleaning in a Post-COVID Era
CHANNEL ISLANDS, CALIF.—As we enter a post-COVID era in commercial cleaning, it is important to note that some schools and commercial facilities are beginning...
New study: Airborne Viruses Can Be Eliminated in 10 Minutes
SOLNA, SWEDEN—The use of air cleaners has become more frequent during the pandemic, but how effective are they at fighting viruses? A joint study...
USGBC: More Than 1,000 Hotels Now LEED Certified Globally
The idea for the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system was hatched almost 30 years ago in 1993. Today,...
Christie Adds CounterAct UR10 to Line of UVC Disinfection Light Fixtures
CYPRESS, CALIF.—As we continue to see relaxed COVID-19 restrictions—leaving the onus of safety in the hands of business operators, owners and facilities managers—global visual...
Force of Nature Launches EPA-Registered All-in-One Cleaner
BOSTON—Force of Nature, the toxin-free cleaning brand on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America, launched their new commercial-sized Force of...
The Role of Hydrogen Peroxide in Providing Safe, Pure Air & Surfaces for Your Guests
For years the EPA has been relaying evidence that indoor air can be more seriously polluted than outdoor air even in the largest and...
Violet Defense Offering UV Germ-Fighting Products
ORLANDO, FLA.—While COVID-19 raised awareness about the importance of indoor air quality and effective disinfection practices, the mass use of chemical disinfectants and wipes...
World-Renowned Physician Dr. Deborah Birx to Keynote Inaugural GBAC Symposium in Chicago
ROSEMONT, ILL.—The Global Biorisk Advisory Council, (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, announced that Dr. Deborah Birx, world-renowned medical physician, infectious disease expert, and diplomat, will...
GenEon Presents Its New Genius of GenEon Virtual Experience
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—GenEon, a leading provider of eco-friendly products and sustainable cleaning and disinfecting systems, announced they’ve launched their new “Genius of GenEon” experience.
It’s...
Blueair Partners with Allergy & Asthma Network
CHICAGO—Blueair, a leader in air purification for home and professional use, and the Allergy & Asthma Network, a nonprofit organization advocating on behalf of...
Germicidal Ultraviolet LED Leader Luminii Improving IAQ
CHICAGO—Luminii, a leader in the germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) LED lighting space, announced that it is helping businesses including gyms, restaurants, medical offices and daycares...
Clean the World Bounces Back Strong After Hard Hit from Pandemic
ORLANDO, FLA.—The pandemic did many bad things to the hospitality industry and its related organizations. One of the organizations that suffered the most was...
Green Lodging News Adds Healthway to Product & Service Directory
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Healthway to the “Air Filtration/Purification” section of its Green Product & Service Directory. Located in Upstate New York,...
GLN Adds Advanced Vapor Technologies Video to Home Page
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added a new video from Advanced Vapor Technologies to the Featured Vendor Video section of its website home page....
Clean Air in Buildings Challenge Provides Roadmap for Ensuring Superior IAQ
In case you missed it, earlier this month, the Biden-Harris Administration released the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, a roadmap to move the country forward...
energyware Launches Olympia Disinfection Lighting to Eliminate COVID-19
NEW YORK—energyware, a leading national provider of energy-efficient technology solutions, has announced the latest edition to its portfolio in the Olympia Disinfection Lighting system....
Bradley Survey Finds 25 Percent Decrease in Handwashing
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—The Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley Corp. has found handwashing frequency decreased 25 percent among adults compared to when the coronavirus first hit.
Specifically, in...
JAWS Refillable Cleaning System Uses Safer Ingredients to Eliminate Grime
TOLEDO, OHIO—The Just Add Water System is an effective eco-friendly household cleaning system designed to reduce single-use plastic bottles, and provide safer, more effective cleaning solutions....
Sunland RV Resorts Partners with Molekule to Provide Purified Air
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.—Sunland RV Resorts, a leader in outdoor hospitality, has teamed up with Molekule to bring an added layer of protection against exposure...
PathoSans Launches PathoSans Direct Retail Platform
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILL.—PathoSans Technologies announced the launch of PathoSans Direct, its retail platform for consumers and businesses to purchase electrochemically-activated (ECA) cleaning and disinfecting solutions...
