MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.—Room & Board, the Minneapolis-based furniture retailer committed to sustainable sourcing and American craftsmanship, today announced it is a newly Certified B Corporation (“B Corp”). Room & Board and Room & Board for Business, the brand’s commercial arm, join a select global community of purpose-driven companies that are using their businesses as a force for good. B Corps are certified to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This esteemed milestone reaffirms the company’s commitment to making a positive impact on the environment and society. Room & Board underwent a comprehensive and stringent evaluation of its...

SAUDI ARABIA—St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The captivating new address is the first private island to open in The Red Sea, one of the Kingdom’s luxury regenerative tourism destinations on the west coast of the country. Situated on the pristine Ummahat Island in the Al Wajh Lagoon, the resort is a destination-defining oasis with its avant-garde architecture, sustainable design details and bespoke service. “One of the world’s unexplored treasures, The Red Sea in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to become a coveted leisure destination,” said...

TORONTO—A new, greener era in hardscaping is here thanks to award-winning EcoTerra technology by Unilock, North America’s premier manufacturer of concrete interlocking paving stones and segmental retaining walls for patios, plazas, walkways and more. EcoTerra technology replaces traditional Portland Cement with a carbon-neutral alkali-activated mineral binder which results in a 100 percent cement-free face-mix. This results in a highly durable, remarkably colorfast product that will reduce carbon up to 15 percent. The first-of-its-kind in the North American hardscape market, EcoTerra’s leading-edge technology will allow designers and contractors to create beautiful outdoor spaces—sustainably: Zero Cement: With no cement in the face-mix, there is no chemical reaction...

BETHESDA, MD.—For many years Host Hotels & Resorts has been recognized for its ongoing sustainability leadership, and justifiably so. It was the first hospitality company and one of the first 20 companies globally to have its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). “ is very important,” says Michael Chang, Vice President of Energy and Sustainability for Host Hotels & Resorts. “It is prioritized by the investor community. It signals that your goals are credible.” Of its portfolio of 77 hotels, 11 are LEED certified. “Our sustainable financing strategies enable our responsible investment in LEED-certified...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.—Hope’s Windows, Inc., a leading and experienced manufacturer of custom-designed, solid hot-rolled steel and solid bronze window and door systems, will exhibit its leading products at the 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, from February 27 to 29. Visit booth #C8146 to view firsthand the signature steel doors and windows in Hope’s Old World Suite, alongside Hope’s award-winning Thermal Evolution technology. At the largest light construction show in the world, learn how the residential construction industry can elevate projects calling for classic solid steel windows and doors with Hope’s Old World Suite. This suite is designed with exclusive, old-world...

ATLANTA—Coverings (coverings.com), the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has announced a select lineup of featured educational opportunities for Coverings 2024, which will take place April 22 to 25, 2024, at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta. Education at Coverings 2024 will span all tile and stone industry segments with a focus on Coverings’ four learning tenets, which include “Sustainability,” “Health & Wellness,” “Outdoor Spaces” and “Timeless Luxury,” along with a wide range of many other relevant and impactful topics. Eventgoers will be able to benefit from live demonstrations, show floor...

I had an opportunity to interview Michael Chang, Vice President of Energy and Sustainability for Host Hotels & Resorts this past week. Be sure to watch for the article soon on Green Lodging News. A little more than seven years ago, I featured Michael in the Personnel Profile section of my site and have frequently posted about Host Hotels & Resorts since. For those of you not familiar with Host, it is a Bethesda, Md.-based Real Estate Investment Trust with a portfolio of 77 hotels with 42,000 rooms in the top 20 U.S. markets. Notably, Host owns the New York...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF.—Shashi Hotel, a premier urban resort nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley in Mountain View, California by Shashi Group, announced that it has been awarded LEED Gold certification by USGBC. LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence. Through design, construction and operational practices that improve environmental and human health, LEED-certified buildings are helping to make the world more sustainable. “At Shashi Hotel, our goal has always been to provide guests with the best customer experience possible, while also solidifying ourselves as the most disruptive and empowering technologically driven lodging...

VIKEN, SWEDEN—Bjelin’s rigid core range has taken the U.S. by storm after being debuted in collaboration with Revolution Mills, designating the flooring manufacturer as a national distribution partner for this line. Empowered by ground-breaking technologies, Bjelin’s rigid core range is the ultimate waterproof flooring solution and is more sustainable than traditional options. “Revolution Mills was launched in 2016 and has grown at a rapid pace,” said Zach Adams, Bjelin’s General Manager for the U.S. “We are thrilled to have launched our high-performing rigid core range through Revolution Mills and welcome this collaboration. The partnership is a testament to our growth...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Arte as a Founding Sponsor at the Bronze level. Since its founding in 1981, Arte has combined passion for design and a drive for technological innovation in elegant wallcoverings that complement a range of interiors, from sumptuous classic to minimalist avant-garde. With hundreds of designs in thousands of colors, Arte’s award-winning wallcoverings reflect a rich range of elegance, style and taste for every type and style of project, backed by outstanding dedication to customer service and an extensive sampling program. Having achieved the international, officially recognized carbon neutral label, Arte’s mission is to take...