MALDIVES—Green Lodging News was recently approached to learn more about the environmental efforts at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. The following are the results of questions presented by Green Lodging News to Shoaib Siddiqui, Assistant Chief Engineer at the resort. 1. In what year did the property open? 2019 2. How many employees? 290 3. What plastics have been eliminated to qualify the resort as being free of single-use plastic? For example, is water now available in glass bottles? Another form? Are bathroom amenities available in pump dispensers? What other single-use plastics have been eliminated and why is it so important to do that? From...

I attended The Hospitality Show in Denver this past week. The event is a production of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex, the publisher of Hotel Management. It was a great chance to touch base with suppliers I have gotten to know in past years and to make many new contacts. It would be impossible for me to highlight all the companies I interacted with in this column but here is a list that caught my attention: Two companies—CMP Water and AquaFlow Technologies Inc.—both featured valves that compress the air before it reaches the meter, so you only pay...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Yellowblue LED to the “Lighting/LED Solutions” section of its Green Product & Service Directory. Yellowblue LED is the hospitality industry’s trusted turnkey lighting partner. It provides complete LED solutions—from consultation and design to quick, hassle-free installation inside and out—tailored for hotels and motels. Every fixture comes with an industry-leading 10-year parts and labor warranty. The Yellowblue LED team helps maximize savings by securing available rebates to lower upfront costs while reducing energy and maintenance expenses. With proven experience and a commitment to excellence, Yellowblue LED delivers reliable, energy-efficient lighting that enhances guest satisfaction, improves...

SINGAPORE—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced that Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay is the first hotel in Asia to join its Low Carbon Pioneer program. The program is part of IHG’s global initiative to enhance sustainability across its properties by focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. The Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay, which opened in 2014, incorporates various sustainability features. These include a fully electric kitchen, hot water heat pumps, high-efficiency water fixtures, and an intelligent building management system designed to optimize energy usage. The hotel also utilizes solar glazing and advanced lighting controls to maximize daylight...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) announce that the entire Knauf Performance+ portfolio of residential and commercial insulation products has earned Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification. The newly Certified Performance+ products include basement wall insulation, metal building insulation, acoustical boards, elevated temperature insulation, and other specialty fiberglass solutions. With these additions, Knauf’s entire portfolio of Performance+ fiberglass insulation made with ECOSE technology is now Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certified. This comprehensive approach to certification reinforces Knauf’s belief that every part of a building, from visible walls to hidden mechanical systems, should contribute to healthier indoor...

NATIONAL REPORT—The hospitality industry faces mounting pressure to reduce operational costs while meeting growing environmental expectations from guests. Energy expenses are typically one of the largest overhead costs for businesses in this industry. Understanding how on-site renewable energy can benefit hotels and resorts goes beyond simple cost savings, creating opportunities for enhanced guest experiences, improved brand reputation, and long-term financial stability. Dramatic Cost Reductions Through Energy Independence Installing renewable energy systems delivers immediate and long-term financial benefits that directly impact your bottom line. Solar panels, wind turbines, or geothermal systems can drastically reduce electricity bills, depending on system size and local...

WORCESTER, MASS.—Commonwealth Electrical Technologies (CET), a leading electrical contractor and energy-solutions company in the Northeast, announced the acquisition of NuWave Energy Solutions, a full-service design/build energy-efficiency company based in Norwell, Mass. This strategic move marks the first transaction for CET under Broad Sky Partners’ ownership, a majority investor since February 2025. NuWave Energy Solutions, founded in 2019 by Ryan Blair, serves the sustainability and energy-efficiency needs of customers in the commercial, industrial, and institutional markets across the United States. Its team brings over thirty years of experience in sustainability and energy conservation, helping customers reduce energy usage through cost-effective energy conservation, electrification,...

Yellowblue LED Lighting Made Easy: Turnkey Service for Interior & Exterior Upgrades Yellowblue LED is the hospitality industry's trusted turnkey lighting partner. We provide complete LED solutions—from consultation and design to quick, hassle-free installation inside and out—tailored for hotels and motels. Every fixture comes with an industry-leading 10-year parts and labor warranty, delivering lasting value and peace of mind. Our team helps maximize savings by securing available rebates to lower upfront costs while reducing energy and maintenance expenses. With proven experience and a commitment to excellence, Yellowblue LED delivers reliable, energy-efficient lighting that enhances guest satisfaction, improves property appearance, and boosts...

It is quite astounding how many hotels are doing it and how much water and energy they are saving. What I am referring to is recycling laundry water using a system from AquaRecyle. I have been familiar with AquaRecycle for quite a few years and picked up some material about it at The Clean Show in Orlando in late August. In 2024, Marriott International properties recycled 2 billion gallons of laundry water using AquaRecycle. Hilton Worldwide: 897 million gallons. Parks Hotels: 515 million gallons. Hyatt Hotels and Resorts: 496 million gallons. The list goes on and is very long. You can...

CANCUN, MEXICO—In celebration of World Tourism Day 2025 late last month, The Palace Company has unveiled a powerful new video campaign capturing the ecosystems that thrive in and around its resorts in Cancun and the Riviera Maya: mangroves, dunes, jungles, crocodiles, sea turtles, and hundreds of species that coexist in harmony with tourism. The message is clear: awareness is not enough—travelers and tourism partners must take action. Guests and the general public are invited to support the conservation of these unique habitats through a direct donation to Palace Foundation. “Every night a guest sleeps at one of our properties is made possible by the ecosystems...