OAKLAND, CALIF.—MACH Energy, a leading provider of energy and water management software services and solutions, revealed the results of one of the largest national surveys to date of hotel and lodging professionals on energy and water management efforts. The poll reached out to over 5,000 industry professionals, and the responses exposed significant opportunities to expand energy and water efficiency awareness as well as adoption of energy and water management best practices. Meanwhile hotel and lodging professionals seek to improve overall guest experience and the bottom line.Of primary concern to MACH Energy in conducting the survey was to specifically gauge...

SAN FRANCISCO—As a part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable business practices, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Francisco Airport North, a leading hotel in the San Francisco Bay Area, announced the results of an energy audit focused on energy reductions that will help the hotel achieve its sustainability goals. Conducted jointly with Verdafero, Inc., the audit found saving opportunities of over 81,067kWh per year by implementing energy efficient technology and best practices.Jason Dorfman, General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Francisco Airport North, said, “As a premier Bay Area hotel committed to developing a sustainable business, DoubleTree...

LEXINGTON, KY.—RainMaker Hospitality, a leading hotel management and development company, broke ground recently on a 93-room, four story, TownePlace Suites by Marriott. The property is located in Richmond, Ky., and is scheduled to open during the first quarter of 2017. The extended stay hotel project is adjacent to route I-75, conveniently located directly off exit 87. Though RainMaker is an established owner/developer in the community, this is the first time the ownership group has developed a project featuring a Marriott International brand. The new construction project utilizes the future forward Generation IV construction prototype, which features expanded public space areas,...

MANCHESTER, VT.—Nestled in the midst of mountains, clean air and small town quaintness, sits a new hotel that not only offers its guests luxury and relaxing comfort, but minimizes its use of energy and water resources. Manchester, Vermont is home to the new Taconic Hotel, which opened its doors in December 2015. This 80,000-square-foot, four-story hotel boasts 87 guestrooms, three cottages, restaurant, library, boutique, fitness center, pools and meeting rooms. According to Energy Star, the average American hotel spends $2,196 on energy, each year, per available room. Reducing energy waste reduces that average cost. This is good for a hotel’s...

ISLA VERDE, PUERTO RICO—Verdanza Hotel in Isla Verde has selected the Xeros polymer bead cleaning laundry system, which uses 80 percent less water than a traditional industrial washer, up to 50 percent less energy and approximately 50 percent less detergent. “Environmental sustainability has always been key in our operations from day one,” said Ricky Newman, General Manager of the property. “This system allows us to minimize our impact on the environment—and on our operational budget—without sacrificing our guests’ comfort.”  Verdanza is the first hotel, and the first company, in Puerto Rico to use this technology.The Xeros laundry system replaces...

LONGMONT, COLO.—TERRALUX’s SL Fixture Line is a significant upgrade for tired and flickering stairwell and garage lights. Its performance quality is now confirmed with a DLC Premium Classification.Replacing old fixtures with the SL Fixture can reduce energy use by as much as 80 percent, as stairwells and garages are illuminated 24 hours a day, and are not frequently occupied spaces in commercial buildings. Simple installation is designed into the SL Series with no need to reroute conduit because hookup points are built into each surface of the fixture.“We developed the SL series from the ground up, with the commercial...

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact for its customers, introduces its new Type A direct install T5 LED linear tube to easily replace T5 fluorescent lamps working on program start high output ballast systems. This new technology from EarthTronics offers the first opportunity to cost-efficiently change out T5 fluorescent lamps in high bay warehouse and industrial fixtures.With its 50,000 hour rated life combined with a 53 percent energy savings, the T5 LED linear tube delivers a quick return on investment with total lifetime savings that can exceed...

BANGKOK—Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas announced the latest project in the group’s expanding portfolio in the island country of Fiji. This small archipelago in the South Pacific is comprised of 332 islands and nearly one million inhabitants spread throughout the major islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. Approximately one-third of the islands are uninhabited, ranging in size from 3,800 square miles (10,000 square kilometers) to tiny islands or spits of sand a few hundred acres (meters) in circumference. Known for its idyllic crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, thick tropical forests and excellent climate, Six Senses Fiji is...

PARSIPPANY, N.J.—RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange, announced the winners of its annual RCI Green Award program, recognizing Wyndham Ocean Boulevard with the highest honor.Now in its fifth year, the RCI Green Award program recognizes the most environmentally-conscious resorts within the company’s exchange network. The application process includes a thorough audit of green practices with stiff competition among the many properties that admirably implement sustainable business initiatives.Applicants for the RCI Green Award were evaluated on innovations in energy and water conservation, waste management, community outreach and environmental management. The evaluation process, winner selection and verification system was completed...

CHICAGO—Champion Industries, manufacturer of a full line of premier commercial warewashing systems, introduces the UH330 ADA, its shortest ventless undercounter warewasher designed to accommodate thick countertops. This undercounter machine has an exterior height of 29.5 inches allowing it to be installed even under the thickest countertops meeting the 34-inch ADA requirements. The UH330 ADA will be on display at the NRA Show, May 21 to 24 at McCormick Place, booth #5006.Like Champion’s other UH330 models, the UH330 ADA solves two of the biggest problems smaller foodservice operations face: limited undercounter space and steam rollout traditionally associated with high temperature...