LOS ANGELES—Acclaim Lighting, a leader in innovative architectural lighting solutions, announces the release of the Cylinder One Spectrum, a self‑contained, high‑performance downlight engineered for medium‑ to long‑throw applications. Built on Acclaim’s trusted Cylinder One form factor, the new fixture integrates the celebrated Spectrum Five RGBAL light engine, delivering saturated color, pastel mixes, precise white light from 1800K to 6000K, and Acclaim’s Ai Dim dim-to-warm technology. Cylinder One Spectrum offers a unique combination of performance and versatility, delivering high‑CRI architectural white light that preserves material accuracy and design intent while providing museum‑quality whites for refined, high‑end illumination. Its broad, nuanced color‑mixing...

CHICAGO—Luminii, a leader in high-performance architectural lighting, announced the launch of its Gen 2 LED platform, a comprehensive next-generation system that re-engineers the core lighting “engine” behind the majority of Luminii’s LED strip lighting and made-to-order linear fixtures. More than a product update, Luminii’s Gen 2 platform represents a full-scale evolution of the company’s linear ecosystem, introducing five new LED strip families, expanded outputs and CCTs, improved efficacy, tighter cut increments, enhanced dimming performance, and a standardized LED strip architecture that both simplifies the portfolio and expands compatibility across fixtures and extrusions. “With our next-generation LEDs, we focused on advancing what matters most to specifiers and lighting designers: quality...

NATIONAL REPORT—As a hotel manager, you know that utility bills and maintenance can quickly add up. Water and energy consumption, in particular, can be major operational expenses. The good news is you can reduce your environmental footprint and lower costs by making small, sustainable upgrades to your bathrooms—all without compromising the guest experience. Here are a few ideas that can make a difference in your business. Switch to Low-Flow Faucets Traditional faucets can waste a lot of water if left running but switching to sensor-activated faucets is an easy fix. These faucets automatically turn off when not in use, which is...

COOPERSBURG, PA.—Lutron Electronics Co., Inc., a global leader in lighting control, automated shading solutions, and intelligent lighting fixtures, has acquired Tanury Industries, a premier surface finishing and metal coatings company. Tanury has been one of Lutron’s leading suppliers of metal faceplates for more than 25 years. Founded in 1946, Tanury’s metal work can be seen on high-end motorcycle and automotive parts, private and commercial aviation, marine hardware, high-end gifts, jewelry, and more. Company operations will remain in Lincoln, Rhode Island, and Lutron will continue to invest in and grow capabilities for all existing Tanury customers. “The strategic acquisition of Tanury enables Lutron to bring exceptional plating and coating capabilities in-house, building on Tanury’s decades of manufacturing excellence...

KALAMAZOO, MICH.—Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high-design lighting, site furniture, structure, and accessories, unveils the redesigned Candela by urbidermis. This evolution of Gonzalo Milà’s iconic 2009 design brings enhanced performance, adaptability, and sustainability to the forefront of urban lighting. Candela quickly became a benchmark in urban illumination with a human-centered philosophy. Its slim oval silhouette and understated elegance have defined public spaces around the world, enhancing the way people experience cities after dark. “We prioritized evolution, over reinvention,” says Jordi Muñoz, Chief Product Officer at urbidermis. “We’ve enhanced Candela’s usability and sustainability while maintaining the elegance that...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—GE Lighting, a Savant company, introduces two new LED bulb additions to its evolving and expanding lineup of elevated and high-definition GE lighting solutions: Light + Form and a refreshed reveal series. The all-new Light + Form series takes a sculptural, design-first approach to home lighting—blending artistic forms with soft illumination to create bulbs that double as décor even when turned off. The company has also managed to enhance its best light—reveal. A popular choice for interior designers and homeowners who depend on accurate wall and décor colors to bring spaces to life, reveal filters out dulling yellow light to provide superior color contrast and whiter whites...

Even with all the amenities today’s luxury travelers enjoy—state-of-the-art spas and fitness centers, 5-star restaurants, and high-end retail boutiques—getting a good night’s sleep is the true test of a hotel stay; the core of the luxury hospitality experience. Guests seek out properties that don’t just offer a comfortable bed but deliver a holistic, restorative environment. Luxury hoteliers are recognizing the opportunity to build a competitive advantage around this “sleep tourism.” Smart Lighting and Shading Solutions—Part of a Redefined Guestroom Toolkit Smart lighting and shading, along with HVAC, typically have the most direct influence on a guest’s sleep. When room lighting and...

NORTON SHORES, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy-efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact, introduces the 4’ T8 LED Linear Lamp that delivers 1700 lumens of bright, natural light while consuming just 10.5 watts. Designed for maximum energy savings and easy installation, this high-efficiency lamp eliminates the need for ballasts or drivers and offers a flexible direct-wire solution for retrofit and replacement applications. Available in 4000K and 5000K with a high-color rendering index of 82, the direct wire T8 LED Linear Lamp is ideal for school systems, office buildings or retail, and is perfect for retrofit...

For those of you not familiar with Summit Hotel Properties, Inc., it is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning premium-branded hotels with efficient operating models primarily in the upscale segment of the lodging industry. As of December 31, 2024, the company’s portfolio consisted of 97 hotels, 53 of which were wholly owned, with a total of 14,557 guestrooms located in 25 states. As a REIT, Summit Hotel Properties partners with premium hotel brands, including Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corp., InterContinental Hotels Group and leading third-party property management companies to operate its lodging...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Yellowblue LED to the “Lighting/LED Solutions” section of its Green Product & Service Directory. Yellowblue LED is the hospitality industry’s trusted turnkey lighting partner. It provides complete LED solutions—from consultation and design to quick, hassle-free installation inside and out—tailored for hotels and motels. Every fixture comes with an industry-leading 10-year parts and labor warranty. The Yellowblue LED team helps maximize savings by securing available rebates to lower upfront costs while reducing energy and maintenance expenses. With proven experience and a commitment to excellence, Yellowblue LED delivers reliable, energy-efficient lighting that enhances guest satisfaction, improves...