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: 
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Partners with WellAir to Improve IAQ
STAMFORD, CONN.—WellAir, a leading provider of indoor air disinfection and purification solutions, announced that its Plasma Air HVAC air purification products have been selected...
GreenTech Environmental Introduces New Air Purifier
JOHNSON CITY, TENN.—GreenTech Environmental is introducing a new technology in the air purification industry: pureAir Active HEPA+ with ODOGard, the only air purifiers on...
Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Partners with WellAir to Improve IAQ
STAMFORD, CONN.—WellAir, a leading provider of indoor air disinfection and purification solutions, announced that its Plasma Air HVAC air purification products have been selected...
More than 340 Facilities Commit to GBAC STAR Facility Reaccreditation
ROSEMONT, ILL.—From airports to convention centers to hotels to arenas, nearly 350 facilities around the world have completed the annual reaccreditation process for GBAC...
G95 Launches Biodegradable, Plant-Based Mask, Used Mask Return System
NEWNAN, GA.—G95 Inc. announced the most recent addition to its G95 Gear Collection: The Oceanshield mask, available for both adults and children, combines the signature G95 style with...
Amerlux’s UV-Free Antimicrobial Lighting Wins Innovation Award
OAKLAND, N.J.—Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, announced that its new UV-free antimicrobial LED lighting solution has been named one of the most innovative solutions in...
UMF Gives Aguilar National Guest Room Attendant Excellence Award
SKOKIE, ILL.—UMF Corp. announced that Lenir Aguilar, guest room attendant at the Hilton Daytona Beach, has earned the company’s second annual Guest Room Attendant...
Can Indoor Humidity Impact Covid-19 Transmission?
NATIONAL REPORT—The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us all that indoor air quality matters, and that indoor spaces need clean air to protect the health...
Surfacide Debuts Eos UV Disinfection Device
WAUKESHA, WIS.—Surfacide, a global leader in UV-C technology, announced Eos—a portable, hospital-grade UV light disinfection device for high-traffic, everyday spaces such as schools, offices, gyms,...
Puradigm Announces Results of Air Purification System Tests
SAN DIEGO—Puradigm, a leading manufacturer of proactive air and surface purification technologies that have been proven to inactivate SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, and...
Ambius Identifies Five Common Air Pollutants
READING, Pa.—October is National Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) month, and this year more than ever, it is important to educate and evaluate the IAQ...
UMF Corporation’s Micrillon Microfiber Eliminates Risk of Recontamination
SKOKIE, ILL.—UMF Corporation’s Micrillon microfiber, made in the USA, is setting a new standard as the first hospital-grade microfiber that can be converted into...
Wynn Resorts Announces Corporate Sustainability Goals with Release of Environmental, Social & Governance Report
LAS VEGAS—Wynn Resorts issued its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which includes the company’s collective pledges and defined goals to decrease emissions and...
Should Hotels Require Proof of COVID Vaccinations?
NATIONAL REPORT—When you operate a hotel or hospitality venue, your top priorities, along with an excellent overall guest experience, are likely the safety of...
Diversey Oxivir Tb Recognized on Best Infection Prevention Products 2021
FORT MILL, S.C.—Diversey, a leading provider of hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning solutions, has been recognized by Newsweek and the Leapfrog Group for its...
Most Leisure Travelers to Reduce Trips Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. leisure travelers plan to significantly pare back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 69 percent planning to take fewer trips, 55...
Bradley Survey Finds Office Workers Taking Coronavirus Precautions
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—As office workers in the United States continue returning to their places of employment, Bradley Corp. conducted its Healthy Handwashing Survey and found...
National Restaurant Association: Use Science to Make Your Case for Mask, Vaccine Mandates
CHICAGO—The National Restaurant Association’s recent webinar on the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic featured Larry Lynch, its SVP of Science & Industry, and...
HFTP Implements Extra Health Safety Measures for September In-Person Events
AUSTIN, TEXAS—Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) announced additional steps to increase attendees’ comfort level at its upcoming meetings. Co-located are the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition...
Purdue Researchers Develop Energy-Efficient Method for Using 100 Percent Outdoor Air in Buildings
WEST LAFAYETTE, IND.—By now, it’s well known that circulating outdoor air in buildings is safer than recirculating indoor air. That point was driven home...
