BALTIMORE, MD.—Vulcan, a division of ITW Food Equipment Group and a best-in-class supplier of top-quality, energy efficient equipment, introduces its new Chef’sCombi combi oven—an innovative addition to its highly-reputable product offering that is powerful, intuitive and customizable. “We are thrilled to introduce the Chef’sCombi to the market. Vulcan developed our new combi oven with chefs in mind. We wanted to create an oven that’s customizable with unique features so chefs can have everything they need, and nothing they don’t for their operation. Price was a focus too. It’s important to us that Chef’sCombi is an affordable and profitable piece of...

CAM RANH, VIETNAM—Alma Resort Cam Ranh is encouraging the young and the young at heart to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty in the name of the environment. From Monday to Sunday between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., the award-winning resort’s Kid’s Club offers its “Green Hands, Green Future Tree Planting Activity”. Green thumbs choose between planting three different trees; a Golden Bell, a Bauhinia variegata or a coconut Tree. Participants receive a personalised name tag for their tree as well as regular photo updates of its progress. “Leave your mark on our resort by selecting from three tree...

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA—Palladium Hotel Group has announced the expansion of Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts in Jamaica, a project promoted by Grupo Empresas Matutes. This transformative development will add more than 948 new rooms and is expected to create around 1,500 direct jobs in the destination, along with 2,600 to 5,700 indirect job opportunities. The expansion will further strengthen the brand’s presence in Jamaica, introducing the TRS Hotels adults-only luxury all-inclusive brand and the Family Selection concept at Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts. Details of the expansion project were revealed during a groundbreaking ceremony on February 18. The event was attended by...

LOS ANGELES—EVPassport, a leader in enterprise EV charging solutions, and CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, announced an agreement to provide EV charging solutions, with a focus on multifamily and hospitality properties in North America. Under the agreement, CBRE will support the deployment of over 3,600 EV chargers across more than 600 strategic sites in the United States. This collaboration will enable property owners and operators to provide frictionless charging to residents and tenants. EV charging continues to be important to real estate end-users. According to CBRE’s 2024 Occupier Sentiment Survey, 54 percent of respondents...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, a leading provider of innovative water solutions, kicked off its 125th anniversary year celebration with the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report highlights Zurn Elkay’s progress in addressing critical water challenges and improving operational sustainability, including advancements toward its 16 timebound goals. Notably, the company reduced its energy intensity by 23 percent from its 2021 baseline, surpassing the 15 percent reduction target set for 2024. Zurn Elkay is also on track to meet its goal of a 50 percent reduction in GHG intensity by 2030, achieving a 38 percent reduction since 2021. The...

NORTON SHORES, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-saving lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces its new Type B 8’ Wattage and Color Selectable direct wire LED T8 with a double-end interchangeable base for direct replacement of T8 and T12 linear tubes operating on 120-277V for maximum energy savings and reduced maintenance costs. Ideal for commercial, retail, municipal, industrial, school and university retrofit applications, the new 8’ foot LED linear lamp can be adjusted to 24, 32 and 40 watts delivering 3500, 4400 and 5500 lumens respectively. It features a flexible interchangeable FA8 or R17D base...

NATIONAL REPORT—Many organizations delegate the HR department to manage their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and sustainability is an incremental component of such efforts. However, an organization’s sustainability efforts go beyond building a strong employment brand for current and prospective employees. It also affects a company’s bottom line. Hotels, for example, ensure guests continue to choose their property amongst the rest by providing great customer experiences, high-quality services, and a comfortable stay. Recently, another factor affecting travelers’ hotel choice and perception of a hotel brand is on the rise in importance: sustainability. Sustainability is becoming a core focus as it...

PORDENONE, ITALY—Italia VDA Telkonet, a global leader in energy management and automation solutions for the hospitality industry, has published its 2025 Tech Report based on a survey of 500 hospitality professionals across North America, Europe, APAC, and Latin America. By analyzing industry insights, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the barriers and opportunities in adopting Energy Management Systems (EMS), while also shedding light on how these solutions are transforming the hospitality sector’s approach to energy efficiency and sustainability. The findings reveal a significant knowledge gap between awareness of EMS and its actual implementation, with many operators still not fully leveraging the technology. Additionally, the report highlights a common misunderstanding of EMS as a CAPEX (capital expenditure) and not...

You can do many things at your property to reduce associated CO2 emissions. Incorporating products and technologies that help you avoid energy consumption in the first place is a great way to start. There are hundreds of best practice examples on Green Lodging News, especially in the Energy Management section of the website. One unique technology that Minnesota’s Radisson Blu Mall of America (MOA) has incorporated for the last couple of years in its mechanical room is CarbinX. Made by CleanO2, CarbinX is a small-scale carbon capture device that sequesters CO2 emissions from hotel water boilers, reducing carbon emissions by...

ORLANDO, FLA.—Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the launch of the SpaceLogic Touchscreen Room Controller, an all-in-one device that leverages modern technology and seamlessly merges an innovative user interface with advanced functionality, setting a new standard for energy management and room control in buildings. At this week’s AHR Expo in Orlando, Fla., Schneider Electric debuts its new SpaceLogic Touchscreen Room Controller, which uses AI “at the edge” to control temperature, lighting, blinds and other features in commercial office buildings, hospitals and schools, optimizing occupant comfort and energy efficiency. Building owners and facility managers...