CORTE MADERA, CALIF.—NanaWall, an innovator and industry leader in opening glass wall technology, announced the launch of the Minimal Sill, an advanced new sill option that offers a seamless, barefoot-friendly design for NanaWall cero minimal-framed sliding glass walls. The new addition brings with it innovative features, including: Top-Tier Testing: The Minimal Sill independent testing for wind, water, structural, and operational force showcases excellent results. Water Resistance: Engineered to keep interiors protected, even during heavy rain, with a water resistance rating of 5.34 psf. Shallow Design: Its convenient shallow design offers a barefoot-friendly and ADA-compliant transition that also allows for easier...

EXETER, ENGLAND—IHG has opened voco Zeal Exeter Science Park—IHG’s first branded net zero carbon hotel, in partnership with Zeal Hotels and Valor Hospitality. It has been designed to operate entirely on renewable and solar energy. As with all voco branded hotels, the 142-room voco Zeal Exeter Science Park has been designed to help guests truly unwind and feel at ease with the use of neutral tones and contemporary features throughout the guestrooms and public spaces. Guests staying at the hotel will have access to a mini gym, gardens, a versatile meeting space and 12 EV charging points. The hotel’s onsite restaurant and bar,...

NORTON SHORES, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-saving lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces EarthConnect Area Light sensor for Luminaire Level Lighting Control (LLLC) applications, especially in outdoor settings. EarthConnect now features integrated daylight sensing for dusk-to-dawn operation, passive infrared (PIR) motion detection, long-range antennas, and a durable UV-rated nylon housing with a sleek black finish. IP66 rated for wet locations, EarthConnect provides enhanced efficiency which increases productivity and reduces waste, maximizes energy savings, improves comfort and achieves building code compliance. Its functionality includes quick wireless grouping, as well as scene-setting, full-range dimming and scheduling. Equipped with the...

KYLE, TEXAS—XCharge North America, a provider of high-power EV charging and battery-integrated solutions designed to strengthen the North American electrical grid, announced the roll out of its first Virtual Point of Sale (VPOS) solution for XCharge systems. This new addition comes on the heels of the company’s recent GridLink launch, a new solution for EV charging and grid management designed exclusively for the North American grid, and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering easy-to-use, streamlined EV charging solutions for customers. XCharge NA’s integrated payment system, designed with seamlessness and security in mind, comes pre-installed and shipped with every new XCharge system. The product, available...

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—Dometic’s minibars have been recognized as the Most Efficient of Energy Star for the fourth consecutive year, maintaining their position as industry leaders in energy efficiency. The company has achieved recognition for 11 minibar models in 2025, demonstrating continued commitment to sustainability and innovation in hospitality solutions. Energy Star is the U.S. government-backed symbol for energy efficiency, providing credible and unbiased information that consumers and businesses rely on to make well-informed decisions. The Energy Star Most Efficient mark is a distinction that recognizes products that deliver cutting-edge energy efficiency along with the latest technological innovation. The recognized models include various...

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...