The hospitality industry has long embraced new energy management solutions (EMS) to improve efficiency while maintaining guest comfort. Smart thermostats, initially designed to monitor only for occupancy, have since evolved to provide even greater savings by integrating with check-in/check-out signals from the PMS. At its core, the smart thermostat operates on “If This, Then That” (IFTTT) logic—the device contains all of the routines to respond to specific, pre-programmed situations. Despite the wide range of variables and routines required in a typical hotel thermostat, EMS pioneers have produced excellent results, packing a surprising amount of power into these small devices to...

NATIONAL REPORT—In an industry long defined by specifications, R-values, temperature ranges, and price per cubic foot, the conversation has shifted. As cold storage providers evolve to meet growing complexity, the focus now includes every stage of the customer experience, from installation and maintenance to education and sustainability planning. Today, customers expect service that extends far beyond delivery. This evolution reflects the growing complexity of the markets cold storage now serves. Restaurants, hospitals, data centers, and logistics operators all depend on reliable cooling, but they also depend on something more elusive: partnership. Vendors should not only supply equipment but provide long-term...

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF.—Green Rain Energy Holdings, Inc., a clean-energy infrastructure company focused on high-value EV charging assets across major U.S. travel corridors, issued a strategic update as it accelerates execution of its 29 fully funded EV charging projects located across prominent hotel destinations in the United States. With construction and deployment timelines now advancing rapidly—including active installation underway in New York—GREH is prioritizing the completion of these revenue-generating assets as the company enters its strongest operational phase to date. GREH confirms that all 29 planned EV charging locations are fully funded through existing strategic partnerships, eliminating the need for additional debt...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—GE Lighting, a Savant company, introduces two new LED bulb additions to its evolving and expanding lineup of elevated and high-definition GE lighting solutions: Light + Form and a refreshed reveal series. The all-new Light + Form series takes a sculptural, design-first approach to home lighting—blending artistic forms with soft illumination to create bulbs that double as décor even when turned off. The company has also managed to enhance its best light—reveal. A popular choice for interior designers and homeowners who depend on accurate wall and décor colors to bring spaces to life, reveal filters out dulling yellow light to provide superior color contrast and whiter whites...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—A new Nature Communications study indicates even if all other sectors went net-zero today, emissions from construction alone would still push the world beyond the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 °C target by 2050. The sector produces roughly a third of global CO₂ emissions, mostly from manufacturing cement, steel, and bricks. The authors call for a global “material revolution,” suggesting a shift to bio-based, circular, and reused materials. Their analysis found that of the 12.2 Gt CO₂ emitted in 2022, cement, clinker, bricks, and clay made up 40 percent of the total, with metals adding another 15 percent. These materials together have become...

Even with all the amenities today’s luxury travelers enjoy—state-of-the-art spas and fitness centers, 5-star restaurants, and high-end retail boutiques—getting a good night’s sleep is the true test of a hotel stay; the core of the luxury hospitality experience. Guests seek out properties that don’t just offer a comfortable bed but deliver a holistic, restorative environment. Luxury hoteliers are recognizing the opportunity to build a competitive advantage around this “sleep tourism.” Smart Lighting and Shading Solutions—Part of a Redefined Guestroom Toolkit Smart lighting and shading, along with HVAC, typically have the most direct influence on a guest’s sleep. When room lighting and...

TORONTO—Leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company Four Seasons in partnership with Red Sea Global announce Four Seasons Private Residences Red Sea at Shura Island. Located within The Red Sea, Red Sea Global’s flagship regenerative tourism development, just 75 Four Seasons residences are being released. Comprised of 43 Dune Villas and 32 Waterside Villas, each home will embody elegant design, personalized service, and seamless living on Shura Island. “Bringing our highly sought-after residences to Shura Island is a significant milestone as we expand our presence in Saudi Arabia,” says Alejandro Reynal, President and Chief Executive Officer, Four Seasons. “We are delighted to play a role in this...

BOSTON—Wint, a leading provider of water management solutions for the built environment, announced AI-driven temperature analysis, a new capability that correlates water flow and temperature patterns throughout buildings, giving facility and sustainability teams a deeper understanding of how water behaves across systems. Temperature is a critical and often overlooked attribute of water in buildings. Roughly 30 percent of a building’s total energy use is linked to heating and cooling water through systems such as boilers and chilled-water loops. Water temperature stability also affects health and safety, as pathogens like Legionella can develop when water temperature drifts outside regulated ranges. In addition, consistent hot-water...

NORTON SHORES, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces the 4’ T8 LED Linear Lamp that delivers 1700 lumens of bright, natural light while consuming just 10.5 watts. Designed for maximum energy savings and easy installation, this high-efficiency lamp eliminates the need for ballasts or drivers and offers a flexible direct-wire solution for retrofit and replacement applications. Available in 4000K and 5000K with a high-color rendering index of 82, the direct wire T8 LED Linear Lamp is ideal for school systems, office buildings or retail, and is perfect for retrofit...

For those of you not familiar with Summit Hotel Properties, Inc., it is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning premium-branded hotels with efficient operating models primarily in the upscale segment of the lodging industry. As of December 31, 2024, the company’s portfolio consisted of 97 hotels, 53 of which were wholly owned, with a total of 14,557 guestrooms located in 25 states. As a REIT, Summit Hotel Properties partners with premium hotel brands, including Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corp., InterContinental Hotels Group and leading third-party property management companies to operate its lodging...