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3form Unveils Pearlescent, a Luminous New Varia Interlayer
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH—3form, a design-driven materials solutions company known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship, announces the introduction of Pearlescent, a new...
Flooring Maker Roppe Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report
FOSTORIA, OHIO—Roppe Corporation, a leading manufacturer of commercial resilient rubber and vinyl flooring and part of Roppe Holding Company (RHC), announced the release of...
The Neuroscience of Natural Materials: Why Wood, Stone & Patina Outperform Synthetic Finishes in Guest Perception
NATIONAL REPORT—Walk into a hotel with warm wood floors, natural stone walls and aged brass details, and you may immediately find the space more...
Solar Lighting for Hotels: Parking Lots, Pathways, Outdoor Safety, & Lower Operating Costs
For hotels and lodging properties, outdoor lighting is more than a visual detail. It influences how guests arrive, move through the property, and perceive...
Tarkett Introduces New Terrazzo-Inspired Johnsonite Rubber Tile Collection
SOLON, OHIO—Designed to resemble terrazzo, the new Pearla collection from global flooring manufacturer Tarkett brings classic aesthetics to high-performance interiors. Pearla joins Tarkett’s Johnsonite portfolio of...
Native Trails Introduces Mandalay, Hand-Hammered Copper Sink
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—Native Trails, a leading manufacturer of artisan-crafted, sustainable kitchen and bath products, adds the new Mandalay undermount sink to its catalog...
HBF Textiles Presents Third Edition of The Designer Edit Series
HICKORY, N.C.—HBF Textiles presents the third edition of The Designer Edit series, Cultivated: Stewardship through Design. Existing across four chapters, the series showcases cherished HBF Textiles patterns with new...
Green Lodging News Adds EcoDomo to Green Product & Service Directory
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added EcoDomo to the “Fabrics/Leathers/Textiles” category of its Green Product & Service Directory. Since 2006, EcoDomo has reimagined leather...
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge to Open July 1, 2027, with Nature-Inspired Guestrooms Rooted in Disney Storytelling
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.—Disney Vacation Club shared a first look at the guestrooms coming to Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, a new waterfront resort opening July...
In Belize, Sustainability Has to Work
How RE/MAX Belize helps hospitality buyers test environmental promises against the realities of energy, water, weather and long-term ownership.
A solar array looks impressive in...
Ultrafabrics Research Examines Upholstery’s Role in Seating Comfort
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Ultrafabrics, a global leader in high-performance coated fabrics and leather alternatives, has released findings from comparative testing conducted by the FILK Freiberg Institute in...
Miami Hotel Show Focuses on Design, Sustainability, AI & Revenue for Independents
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.—Drawing on his experience speaking across the global hotel design circuit, Hotel Travel Editor Hamish Kilburn looks ahead to Independent Hotel Show Miami 2026...
How Hotel Art Contributes to Your Carbon Footprint
When hospitality brands talk about sustainability, the conversation typically turns to energy systems, water usage, food sourcing, and building materials. Rarely does it reach...
Auko—Eco-Wellness Lodges Phong Nha: Guided by Nature
QUANG TRI PROVINCE, VIETNAM—Developed by Van Phu Real Estate Development JSC and operated by Lumina Wellbeing, Auko is guided by a philosophy of Conservation...
Landscape Forms Introduces the Typology Catenary Ring Light
KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structures, and lighting, introduces the Typology catenary ring light, an ethereal...
EcoDomo Completes Sustainable Luxury Leather System
GAITHERSBURG, MD.—EcoDomo, the maker of sustainable, luxury leather surfacing for floors, walls, and cabinetry, announced the launch of its RLV Color-Matched Edgeband—a new product...
Parador Launches Taterra: A Next-Generation PVC-Free Flooring Collection
COESFELD, GERMANY—Parador, with a heritage rooted in design leadership, has announced the global launch of Taterra, a purpose-built, next-generation resilient flooring collection positioned at...
J+J Flooring Introduces Ume, a New Kinetex Design
DALTON, GA.—J+J Flooring announces the launch of Ume, the newest addition to its Kinetex resilient textile flooring collection. Drawing its name and inspiration from...
NanaWall Announces Call for Submissions for NanaAwards
CORTE MADERA, CALIF.—NanaWall, a leader in opening glass wall systems for 40 years, has opened submissions for the NanaAwards 2026 Project and Design Competition....
JW Marriott Unveils a Mindful Sanctuary in Kenya’s Solio Game Reserve
LAIKIPIA, KENYA—JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, announces the opening of JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp in...
