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: 
Acuity Brands Filtered Far-UVC Module UL Certified
ATLANTA—Acuity Brands, Inc. announced that its Care222 filtered far-UVC module with patent-pending dosing electronics is the first germicidal UV (GUV) source in the wavelength range...
All Hotels in Qatar Are Now Qatar Clean Certified
DOHA, QATAR—Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) recently marked a milestone in its Qatar Clean program, with 100 percent of QNTC-licensed hotels now “Qatar Clean” certified. Launched...
iCleanse Launches New Versions of UV Disinfection for Mobile Phones
AVON, CONN.— iCleanse (formerly ReadyDock), a leader in chemical-free UV-C disinfection technology for over ten years, announced three new customer engagement versions of the patented...
Pechanga Resort Casino Says Thanks to Vaccinated Team Members with $100 Gift Cards
TEMECULA, CALIF.—Pechanga Resort Casino is saying thank you to its team members who have received the COVID-19 vaccine by rewarding them with a $100...
AHLA Statement on COVID-19 Delta Variant & Updated CDC Mask Guidance
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The following is a statement from Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, on updated Centers for Disease Control...
U.S. Travel Reacts to Updated CDC Guidance
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the CDC’s updated guidance announced Tuesday:
“As noted by President Biden, the updated...
Survey: 50 Percent of Facilities Managers Do Not Have Reliable, Unbiased Information for Critical Indoor Air Quality Investments
MUKILTEO, WASH.—As the nation stumbled its way through the pandemic in the past year, with public fears and government mandates abounding, most companies (95.6...
MicrobeProof Launches Clean-a-Card for Key Card Disinfection
ENGLEWOOD, COLO.—The recent pandemic has posed never-before-seen challenges for the hospitality industry, requiring owners, managers, and brands to take new precautions to keep both...
PathoSans Launches ‘The Clean That Says You Care’
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILL.—Gone are the days of toxic and hazardous cleaning chemicals. PathoSans Technologies is leading the world toward a new era in cleaning and sanitizing...
UVC Disinfection is the Key to Welcoming Back Customers at Sustainable Hotels
As a hotel property, you are already focused on the cleanliness and safety of the facility. You cannot be in business without doing so...
Modern Forms Adds ULTRA Germicidal Smart Fan
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.—While the practice for using germicidal UV fixtures to disinfect air has been well established in hospitals for over 70 years, ULTRA...
Global Biorisk Advisory Council Enhances GBAC Online Course
NORTHBROOK, ILL.—The GBAC Online Fundamentals Course 2.0 is now available via GBAC Academy, an online learning portal for cleaning professionals from the Global Biorisk Advisory...
Lennox Announces New Indoor Air Quality System
DALLAS—Lennox International, a global leader in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration markets, is revolutionizing the commercial HVAC industry by introducing the rooftop unit Ultimate...
Hotel Industry Updates Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Hotel Employees
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The following is a statement from Chip Rogers, President and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), on easing face covering and physical...
Honeywell Study: Purifiers Reduce Exposure to Airborne Contaminants
ATLANTA—The hotel industry was among the hardest hit by the pandemic. As travel rates increase, hotels are turning to science and technology to create...
Amerlux Launches UV-Free, White Antimicrobial Lighting Solutions
OAKLAND, N.J.—Amerlux, an award-winning design-and-manufacture lighting company, launched an innovative, UV-free lighting solution that kills viruses, bacteria and other microbes on surfaces while providing crisp, white,...
AAA to Measure Surface Cleanliness During Hotel Inspections
TAMPA, FLA.—In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many hotels have enacted enhanced cleaning procedures and housekeeping standards, including the promise of cleaning high-touch...
Long-Term Green Disinfection/Spray Equipment Solutions for Your Hotel
The hospitality industry has been greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. As facilities begin to reopen, guests must receive clear communications that show everything...
CASPR Group Launches Innovative Blu Tile Product
ADDISON, TEXAS—Industry innovator CASPR Group is literally raising the roof on air and surface disinfection with the introduction of CASPR Blu Tile. This innovative...
Hyatt Announces Return of Hyatt Loves Local
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corp. announced that Hyatt hotels across the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Southwest Asia regions have launched more than 160...
