According to industry experts, lighting accounts for up to 35 percent of a hotel’s energy bill. Fluorescents, light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures and other products all provide significant savings–both indoors and outdoors. Innovative daylighting techniques are also helping to reduce costs and improve interior spaces. Got news or a story idea to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
How Invisible Systems Are Defining the New Luxury Hotel Experience
In the last seven years, luxury hospitality has shifted dramatically. It’s the fastest-growing sector of the industry, with ultra-luxury hotels reaching 148 percent of...
Acclaim Lighting Unveils Aria X2 Wireless Control System
LOS ANGELES—Acclaim Lighting, a leader in innovative architectural lighting solutions, announces the release of Aria X2, the next evolution of its wireless DMX control...
Highlights from What Will Be the World’s First Zero Carbon Certified Convention Center
As highlighted in my May 22 column and in the article just posted this past week, the Austin Convention Center is one of the...
Tivoli Lighting Introduces TRACE Pro, a Linear Lighting Platform
IRVINE, CALIF.—With more than 50 years of innovation and linear lighting leadership, Tivoli Lighting introduces TRACE Pro, a next-generation linear lighting platform designed to...
Amadeus Travel Dreams 2026: How AI, Mental Wellbeing, and Sustainability Are Redefining Travel Value
NATIONAL REPORT—New insights from transformative technology provider, Amadeus, have revealed modern travel is increasingly being used as a mental health reset, not just as...
Kirei Introduces Tessellate Pendant and Cloud, Part of the Lit Collection
SAN DIEGO—Kirei, a provider of innovative, sustainable acoustic design materials for commercial interiors, introduces two new additions to the Lit Collection: the Tessellate Pendant...
HD Expo Show Floor Highlights—From Rice Husks to Recycling Services
I attended HD Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas this past week. It was a busy time for the hospitality...
Tivoli Lighting Launches VAST EX Grazer
IRVINE, CALIF.—With more than 50 years of innovation and leadership in linear lighting solutions, Tivoli Lighting announces the launch of VAST EX Grazer, a...
Kirei Gets Lit, Bringing Integrated Lighting to Acoustic Design
SAN DIEGO—Kirei, part of Carnegie Acoustic Solutions and a provider of innovative, sustainable acoustic design materials for commercial interiors, announces the launch of the...
Acclaim Lighting Introduces Dyna Drum Gen 3
LOS ANGELES—Acclaim Lighting, a leader in innovative architectural lighting solutions, announces the release of Dyna Drum Gen 3, the next evolution of its high‑performance...
Acclaim Lighting Introduces Cylinder One Spectrum Downlight
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...
Luminii Announces Launch of Its Gen 2 LED platform
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...
Sustainable Bathroom Upgrades for Eco-Conscious Hotels
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...
Lutron Electronics Acquires Tanury Industries
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....
Landscape Forms Introduces Redesigned Candela by urbidermis
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...
GE Lighting Launches Refreshed reveal Series
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...
Designing for Rest: The New Standard in Guest Comfort
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...
EarthTronics Launches Ultra-Efficient T8 LED Linear Lamp
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...
Summit’s Ongoing Progress Detailed in New Corporate Responsibility Report
For those of you not familiar with Summit Hotel Properties, Inc., it is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning...
Green Lodging News Adds Yellowblue LED to Directory
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...
