HONG KONG—The Hari Hong Kong has achieved EarthCheck Silver status in recognition of its broad spectrum of sustainability initiatives, placing the Wan Chai hotel among the globe’s most eco-friendly travel and tourism operators. To achieve and maintain Silver Certified accreditation with EarthCheck, a leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group, the hotel must be independently audited annually and meet stringent requirements across key performance areas. The hotel’s potable water consumption for the audited year of 2024 was 204.2L per guest night. That figure is just over half of the regional average of 361L per guest night, and below what EarthCheck deems...

CORTE MADERA, CALIF.—NanaWall, the innovator of high-performing, opening glass wall systems, announced that its latest product launch, the NW MultiSlide 630, has been recognized by three separate awards in the architecture and design industry for its innovative design, exceptional functionality, and industry-leading performance. The NW MultiSlide 630 was recognized in the Architectural Products Product Innovation Awards in the Doors category, the Architectural Record Products of the Year in the Windows and Doors category, and for The Architect’s Newspaper Best of Products Awards, Editor’s Pick. The MultiSlide glass wall is an innovative addition to the Generation 4 product family. Its unique multidirectional panels, reaching 11' tall and 6'-6"...

Prateksha Mohan is the recipient of first place in the HFTP Fall 2025 Blog Competition. In this article, Mohan dissects how digital twins are transforming the hospitality industry by giving hotels the ability to visualize, predict, and optimize their environmental impact before a single guest even arrives. What is a Digital Twin? A digital twin is a dynamic, data-driven virtual replica of a physical space or system. Linked to IoT sensors and driven by AI, it continuously mirrors real-world performance—evaluating energy usage, equipment efficiency, and guest comfort in real time (Segura-Cedres et al., 2025). In the hospitality sector, digital twins are transforming properties into dynamic...

NATIONAL REPORT—Commercial buildings depend on air handling units to deliver consistent airflow, regulate indoor conditions, and keep energy consumption manageable. For decades, a single, large centrifugal fan, or blower, was the standard choice. While effective in their time, these systems carry a significant drawback: a single point of failure. If that singular fan fails, the entire system can go offline, creating costly disruptions and forcing invasive repairs. Replacements often require structural modifications to the building just to move these massive fans in or out of the air handler, making projects long, expensive, and highly disruptive. Fan arrays were introduced in...

At Boutique Design New York in November, I was introduced to Nextac, “the next evolution in PTAC and VTAC technology.” It was the Nextac PTAC unit that caught my eye primarily because of its size. It protrudes only 6 inches from the wall compared to a traditional PTAC with a 12-inch protrusion. According to Ephoca, the maker of Nextac PTACs/VTACs, its PTACs uses 75 percent less power while recovering up to 80 percent of exhaust heat. Nextac units were designed to reduce carbon emissions and meet evolving regulations. ThermaSleeve insulation prevents air leakage to boost performance and lower energy costs....

MAMMOTH LAKES, CALIF.—Limelight Mammoth, the newest property from Aspen One and the brand’s first hotel in California, is now open, welcoming travelers, adventurers, and the Mammoth Lakes community to a contemporary, sustainability-forward basecamp at the heart of the Eastern Sierra. Situated steps from The Village and the Village Gondola, with stunning views of the Sherwin mountain range, Limelight Mammoth debuts as a fresh, modern destination for discovery, connection, and year-round mountain adventure. Limelight Mammoth blends comfort with purposeful design across 149 guestrooms, including 25 suites, and 15 private residences, offering smart storage solutions, modern kitchenettes, sweeping mountain views, and a...

DES MOINES, IOWA—Krause Group announced the release of its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, highlighting progress across its global footprint in Iowa and Italy and reaffirming the company’s commitment to operating with integrity, respect, and a deep sense of responsibility to the communities it serves. The report outlines advancements across key focus areas, including climate action, reducing inequalities, and advancing gender equality. “At Krause Group, we believe that creating lasting value and driving positive societal impact go hand in hand,” said Kyle J. Krause, Founder & CEO of Krause Group. “Our CSR report is a reflection of the values that guide us...

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...