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: 
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...
1 Hotel Austin Anchors Tallest Tower in Texas
AUSTIN, TEXAS—1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by Barry Sternlicht, is now accepting reservations for 1 Hotel Austin, an urban sanctuary in the...
Amerikooler Highlights AK Series 3 Quick Ship Walk-In
MIAMI—Amerikooler, a U.S. based leader in commercial refrigeration solutions, announces the launch of the AK Series 3 Quick Ship Walk-In, setting a new industry...
Patrick Cox Named Client Relationship & Retention Manager at LAVATEC
BEACON FALLS, CONN.—LAVATEC announced that Patrick Cox is the company’s new client relationship and retention manager. Cox, who previously served in a regional sales...
Hands-Free Cooking Oil Handling for National Safety Month
CLEVELAND, OHIO—This June marks the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month, an observance from the National Safety Council dedicated to “keeping people safe from...
In Our News Blog Spotlight: Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
Search “Kimpton” on Green Lodging News—for Kimpton Hotels—and you will find a long list of articles highlighting the brand’s environmental efforts going all the...
Anurak Lodge in Thailand Embraces ‘4Cs’ in Its Regenerative Travel Quest
THAILAND—Anurak Lodge, a 19-key nature-based ecolodge located on the edge of Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand, has published its 2025 Impact Report.
The...
Hoteliers Using Winnow’s AI Saving $100 Million in Food Waste Annually
LONDON—Hilton, Accor, Marriott, Mandarin Oriental, and IKEA are among the hospitality groups collectively saving more than $100 million per year in food costs by...
Two-Night Sustainability Package in Chiang Mai, Thailand Helps Communities in Need
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND—Meliá Chiang Mai has launched a two-night stay package that routes a portion of the proceeds to a food rescue foundation.
The Sustainability...
IHG Hotels & Resorts and OzHarvest Surpass One Million Meals Milestone
AUSTRALIA—IHG Hotels & Resorts and OzHarvest have surpassed one million meals delivered to people in need through their long-standing partnership in Australia, marking a...
Amerikooler Highlights Line of Engineered Door Systems
MIAMI, FLA.—Amerikooler, a U.S.-based leader in commercial refrigeration solutions, highlights its line of engineered door systems designed to improve energy efficiency, workflow, safety, and...
What Are Hotel Buffets Really Serving—Experience or Excess?
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—During a family trip to Seychelles last February, I found myself standing in front of a hotel breakfast buffet that was as impressive...
Staypineapple Celebrates Earth Day with Sustainability Milestones Across Its Properties
KIRKLAND, WASH.—In celebration of Earth Day, Staypineapple, the national boutique hotel brand, is proud to announce a series of sustainability achievements and initiatives that reflect...
RTI Recycled More Than 390 Million Pounds of Used Cooking Oil in 2025
MINNEAPOLIS—Restaurant Technologies, Inc. (RTI) delivered almost 720 million pounds of fresh cooking oil and exceeded its own record by recycling over 393 million pounds...
Superior Health Linens to Install New LAVATEC Press
BEACON FALLS, CONN.—Superior Health Linens, a division of Healthcare Linen Services Group in Cudahy, Wis., has reached a purchase agreement to replace their 20-year-old...
EWG Guide: Why You Should Never Look at a Fruit or Vegetable the Same Again
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently released its 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, finding ongoing widespread pesticide residue on popular non-organic fruits...
