Cooking, cooling, washing and drying all consume large amounts of energy and water. By simply using Energy Star-qualified equipment, a hotel operator can sharply reduce resource consumption. The kitchen and laundry can also be large waste generators. Got news or a story idea to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
LG Electronics Launches LG Professional Laundry Lineup
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA—LG Electronics (LG) is expanding its presence in the commercial laundry market with the global launch of the LG Professional Laundry lineup....
Langham Hospitality Group Takes Circular Approach to Tackling Food Waste
HONG KONG—Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has strengthened its focus on resource efficiency and circularity across its hotel portfolio, with each property implementing creative solutions...
Giving Best Western ‘Credit’ for Its 100 Percent Cage-Free Egg Commitment
The Open Wing Alliance (OWA) is a global coalition of 82 organizations. Initiated by The Humane League, the alliance is dedicated entirely to ending the abuse...
A Bit of Polystyrene, a Bit of Plastic to Go with My Hotel Breakfast
My family and I traveled to the Miami area this past weekend. We were there for the fan fest to watch Argentina’s World Cup...
Best Western Advances on Global Cage-Free Commitment
NEW YORK—The Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a global coalition of 82 organizations working to end the abuse of chickens worldwide, applauds Best Western Hotels & Resorts, one...
Winnow Appoints Two Hospitality Industry Veterans to Advisory Board
CHICAGO—Winnow, the AI food waste technology company trusted by leading hospitality brands including Hilton, Marriott, and Accor, announced the formation of a new Advisory...
LG Commercial Laundry Makes HITEC Debut
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—LG Electronics USA’s Commercial Laundry division made its debut at the 2026 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), the industry’s largest annual technology...
Hostels Across Europe Target Food-Related Emissions
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Europe’s Famous Hostels, Europe’s leading hostel association, announced a partnership with Scope Three Action, a nonprofit organization, to support hostels across Europe in reducing...
The Austin Convention Center: One of the Most Sustainable Public Projects in Austin’s History
AUSTIN, TEXAS—The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) is celebrating a milestone in the redevelopment and expansion project, known as UnconventionalATX, having officially entered the...
Eco-Products’ New Lineup of Compostable, Recyclable & Reusable Cups
BOULDER, COLO.—Eco-Products is introducing a new lineup of beverage cups with compostable, recyclable and reusable options, giving foodservice operators even more ways to reduce waste.
The...
Diversey Adds Bio-based ecoSTORM Drain Maintenance Program
WILMINGTON, DEL.—Diversey, a Solenis company and global leader in cleaning and hygiene solutions, has expanded its offering with ecoSTORM, a fast-acting bio-based drain maintenance program that breaks...
Less Waste, More Taste: Six Senses Joins UNEP & UN Tourism ‘Recipe of Change’
LONDON—Six Senses has joined Recipe of Change, a global initiative convened by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and UN Tourism to unite the tourism sector...
Stay Thirsty My Friends…for the Good of the Planet’s Wildlife
Add some good wine to your hotel group, mix in some creative marketing, a good portion of a good cause, and bam, you have...
Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels International Introduces ‘Local Favorites’ Breakfast Program
NORTH BETHESDA, MD.—Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, is introducing Local Favorites, a new breakfast program...
Disaster-Resistant Cold Storage: The New Standard for Business Continuity
NATIONAL REPORT—For many businesses, cold storage protection is as critical as power or shelter during a natural disaster. Walk-in coolers and freezers safeguard everything...
The Buffet Paradox: Why Abundance Is Costing Hotels More
NATIONAL REPORT—There is a quiet contradiction at the heart of hotel food and beverage operations. The buffet, that celebrated symbol of hospitality, generosity, and...
Folio Announces New Partnership with meez
DURHAM, N.C.—Folio, the financial operations and procurement platform purpose-built built for hospitality operators, announced a new partnership with meez, the recipe and kitchen operating system...
Portola Hotel & Spa Earns LEED Gold Certification, Reinforcing Its Legacy as Central California’s Leading Sustainable Hotel
MONTEREY, CALIF.—Portola Hotel & Spa announced that it has earned LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, one of the most widely recognized...
Novotel Advances Sustainable Seafood, Education, Conservation, & Operational Change Across More than 600 Hotels Worldwide
PARIS—Two years into its ocean commitment and international partnership with WWF France, Novotel is driving tangible progress across its global network of more than 600...
Restaurant Technologies Names Alissa Partee President & CEO
MINNEAPOLIS—Following an extensive multiyear succession planning process, Restaurant Technologies’ (RTI) Board of Directors has unanimously appointed current Chief Operations Officer (COO) Alissa Partee as President and CEO, effective July...
