NATIONAL REPORT—The lodging industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation as sustainability becomes a top priority for businesses. Among the key innovations driving this trend is solar energy. Solar energy has reshaped the lodging industry by reducing the carbon footprint of hotels, resorts, and bed and breakfast establishments. Hotels and other lodging alternatives use substantial energy to serve their guests, from lighting spacious lobbies to providing temperature-controlled rooms to operating in-house restaurants. Solar energy offers a clean, renewable alternative to traditional energy that burns fuels and harms ecosystems. Solar panel systems harness sunlight efficiently to provide hotels with reliable, independent energy sources....

CAM RANH, VIETNAM—Thirty-hectare beachfront Alma Resort Cam Ranh is set to complete what it believes is Vietnam’s most profound hotel solar power project by the end of this year. Alma is currently installing 4,476 solar panels totaling 23,290 square meters on the roofs of its 196 pavilions, two V-shaped towers housing 384 suites, lobby lounge, and utility building. With a capacity of 2,462 kilowatts peak—the rate at which it generates energy at its peak performance on a sunny day—the solar power system will fuel between a quarter to almost 30 percent of Alma’s energy needs, depending on occupancy determined by the...

OSLO, NORWAY—Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Radisson RED Oslo City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel. The hotel is one of the first two hotels globally to achieve Verified Net Zero status. The hotel offers 118 reimagined guestrooms, vibrant social spaces, flexible meeting facilities, and a playful twist on Scandinavian minimalism. Marking a major milestone in sustainable hospitality, the property reflects Radisson Hotel Group’s commitment to reaching Net Zero by 2050, with the property already meeting the 2040 requirements of the Net Zero Methodology for Hotels—as verified by independent third party TÜV Rheinland. Fresh from a full transformation of the...

SAN DIEGO—Anacove, the developer of AI-enabled, cloud-connected hotel energy and operations management software solutions, announced that its line of Smart Thermostats, Toilet Leak Detectors, Asset Tracking Tags, and Staff Safety Tags now integrate seamlessly with the SkyTouch Technology Hotel Property Management System (PMS). “The integration of our AI-enabled energy and operations management hotel software solutions with the SkyTouch PMS makes it easier than ever for hotel owner-operators to reduce waste while increasing operational efficiency and staff safety,” Anacove CEO Ian Lerner said today. “SkyTouch Hotel OS users can now access all of the features and reporting capabilities of the Anacove solution directly from...

LOUIS—Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, released a fundamental redesign of its all-in-one software platform, Verdant Thermostat Manager. The platform streamlines energy optimization for hotels and multi-dwelling units (MDU), enabling owners and operators to maximize operational efficiency across their property portfolio—all from any device. Government regulations are increasingly mandating the integration of smart thermostat technology in new construction, driven by standards like CA Title 24, NY LL97 and the IECC. Copeland is at the forefront of this shift, delivering innovative solutions for both new and existing buildings aimed at advancing energy efficiency and enabling the energy transition. Verdant...

In an industry where tight margins and high guest expectations intersect with the growing demand for sustainability, innovation is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. Hotel operators today face rising energy costs, resource constraints, and labor challenges, all while striving to deliver exceptional guest experiences. At the heart of addressing these challenges is a technology that’s often misunderstood or underutilized: Artificial Intelligence (AI). While many hotels have adopted smart thermostats and automated check-in systems, the true potential of AI lies in its ability to unify and analyze the data these systems generate. Too often, AI is confined to individual...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Anacove to its Green Product & Service Directory in the categories of Energy Management/Guestroom and Toilets/Leak Detection. Founded in 2020 and based in San Diego, Anacove is a leading provider of patented, AI-enabled IoT solutions purpose-built for the hospitality industry. Its suite of smart thermostats, toilet leak detectors, asset tracking tools, and safety alert systems help hotels cut costs across energy, water, and labor—together representing more than $2 billion in annual expenses for U.S. hotels. The company’s entire portfolio runs natively on the LG Pro:Centric hotel TV platform—potentially turning thousands of LG hotel TVs...

ASHLAND CITY, TENN.—A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment solutions, announces the release of the Cyclone FLEX High Efficiency Commercial Gas Water Heater. The Cyclone FLEX water heater is joining the plumbing industry’s most specified high efficiency commercial water heater family, which holds a proven track record of optimal performance. Cyclone FLEX represents the latest in A. O. Smith’s long line of high-efficiency gas water heaters, which have served as the gold standard in the category since the introduction of the Cyclone water heater in 1996. The Cyclone FLEX model represents a new era in commercial...

BEACON FALLS, CONN.—North American society has long embraced and treasured vintage items. You name it, from cars and clothing to coins and collectibles from the entertainment, gaming, and sports industries and others, there is market appeal for things which stand the test of time. The same admiration applies to some equipment being employed in the commercial laundry industry. When The 2025 Clean Show is held August 23 to 26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, check out the line-up in the LAVATEC booth (1303). There you will find an array of new tunnel wash systems, washer extractors, and...

NEW CASTLE, PA.—Berner International, North America’s leading manufacturer of air curtains, announced the launch of its newly redesigned Intelliswitch digital controls across the entire Architectural Series. The updated controls replace the traditional push-button interface with a sleek, touchscreen display and smart control capabilities offering effortless operation, streamlined setup, and energy-saving features. Engineered in-house by Berner’s controls and Internet of Things (IoT) experts, the new Intelliswitch digital controls represent a significant advancement in how air curtains are installed, configured, and managed. With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, seamless integration with the Berner AIR Basic app, and support for BACnet/Modbus BMS protocols,...