BROOKLYN, N.Y.—Fil Doux Textiles, a Brooklyn-based textile company producing mill-direct, luxurious upholstery and Otratex, the first-ever degradable vinyl alternative, is pleased to debut Pro-Tech Plus, a powerful bleach cleanable, water-based ink and denim protectant, which is now available for all Otratex collections. Designed for the hospitality, cruise, and contract industries, Otratex—The Conscious Choice, is made with natural enzymes embedded in the material that creates enhanced degradability. Within 30 years, the material fully decomposes when placed in an anaerobic environment such as a landfill, returning to the natural elements that comprise it. The collection, which comes in over 270 natural and...

Greenbuild just released its 2019 Sustainability Report. For those of you not familiar with Greenbuild, it is the world’s largest conference and expo for the green building industry. The report summarizes the environmental impact of the 2019 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo that was held in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center. One of the goals for Greenbuild in 2019 was to move it toward a Zero Waste Event. For the third year in a row Greenbuild achieved TRUE Zero Waste Platinum certification, which is awarded to tradeshows with a TRUE waste diversion rate of 90 percent or...

NATIONAL REPORT—Hoteliers know what it’s like to continually chase after the next big innovative idea for their property. Sometimes that could mean inviting local fitness instructors to teach classes in the hotel a few times a month or renovating for an on-site five-star restaurant. It all depends on what guests want and when they want it. To learn more about their needs, hospitality professionals can look to current trends and reflect them on each property. Going green is one of the biggest lifestyle trends to date, with many people embracing sustainability as a moral code and not just an interior...

The rise of coronavirus infections across the globe has meant that many important events and conferences have been suspended. However, it is expected that once peaks subside and business eventually gets back to normal, the demand for clean, green centers will rise exponentially. Just five days ago, the Council on Foreign Relations canceled a roundtable called Doing Business Under Coronavirus, an indicator of the pause many businesses are being forced to take. When these events are once again in demand, what steps can you take to ensure your hotel’s conference space rates highly on the sustainability index? Follow these tips to stand out...

NEW YORK—SH Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of Starwood Capital Group, a global private investment firm, announced that Princeville Resort in Kauai will temporarily close on May 1 to undergo a multimillion-dollar complete transformation. The Princeville Resort is situated on a hillside overlooking the breathtaking Hanalei Bay and the verdant cliffs of the Na Pali coast, and surrounded by the lush tropical flora of Hawaii’s Garden Island. Starwood Capital acquired the Princeville Resort in 2018 with the intention of repositioning the resort as the finest wellness resort in the United States and as the flagship of its 1 Hotels,...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring, has introduced two new modular carpet designs—Vellum and Bindery. Through crisp pattern detail, color contrast and lustre variation, these complementary patterns draw on the rich tradition of book binding and impart the handcrafted patinas of early papermaking, enabling architects and designers to craft a story through interior spaces. “The passing down of story is an honored tradition in every culture, and the attention given to the craft of book binding has as much to say as the words on the page—adding a memorable richness to the experience,” said Terry Mowers,...

JASPER, IND.—Indiana Furniture announced rep’t Group as its new manufacturer’s representative to manage sales in Northern California. The rep’t Group is a forward thinking manufacturer’s rep firm whose main focus is to assist in creating inspiring and functional spaces. They are passionate about innovative design, superior customer service, and reliability, and are committed to providing the best solutions to meet each customer’s objectives. The rep’t Group, led by Principal Todd Forbes, differentiates themselves by providing great products and an excellent value through ongoing research, knowledge, and years of experience. “rep’t shares our passion for helping to create spaces that exceed the expectations of the people...

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—The GreenShield Company, a division of BigSky Technologies LLC, has announced the introduction of a new fluorine-free finish for textiles; GreenShield ZERO.  Responding to the needs of the marketplace for a fluorine-free solution for stain resistance on fabrics, GreenShield ZERO offers protection from water-based spills; such as sodas, coffee and wine. GreenShield finishes utilize nanoparticle-based innovations to reduce the health and environmental impact of stain resistant finishes. “We are pleased to bring the next generation of GreenShield to the textile industry,” said Dr. Cathy Fleischer, Managing Partner and Co-founder of BigSky Technologies. “With GreenShield C6XL and now GreenShield ZERO,...

NEW YORK—1 Hotels announced its newest property in California’s Bay Area, 1 Hotel San Francisco. Currently operating as Hotel Vitale, the property will undergo an extensive reinvention, inspired by the mission-driven, sustainable, luxury ethos 1 Hotels have cultivated, and embracing the beauty of the northern California landscape. The newest West Coast property will be operated by SH Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of Starwood Capital Group, a global private investment firm. “1 Hotel San Francisco will be an exciting addition to the city’s luxury hotel experience, as it is rooted in our mission of inspiring conscious consumption,” said 1 Hotels...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring, has announced the promotion of Kim Drautz to Senior Vice President, Hospitality, Tarkett North America. In this role, Drautz will be responsible for leading the company’s Hospitality business throughout North America, with a focus on continued growth and expansion in the segment. She is the first woman to lead the Hospitality business for Tarkett North America and will also serve as a member of the company’s senior leadership team. “The hospitality industry presents a significant growth opportunity for Tarkett, as the brand boasts a wide breadth of products that can...