Did you know that you are paying for air in your water each billing period? When water arrives at your hotel under pressure, tiny air bubbles are compressed within that water. At your water meter, pressure drops as the air expands into micro-bubbles that spin the meter. Yes, you are paying for that air. At The Hospitality Show in Denver, which just wrapped up yesterday, I came across two companies offering a Made in the USA solution for businesses interested in not paying for the air in their water. The companies—CMP Water and AquaFlow Technologies Inc.—both sell valves that compress...

Why not give your guests the option of rounding up their purchase to donate to a charity that aligns with your values? Those donations can add up fast. Or simply donate a dollar yourself for every guest stay. In the restaurant world, you can round up to make donations at places such as McDonald’s and Taco Bell. McDonald’s donations support Ronald McDonald House Charities and at Taco Bell rounded up donations support the Taco Bell Foundation which supports youth education. California Pizza Kitchen has partnered with Round It Up America to allow customers to round up their bills. So too has Yard House. In the...

It is quite astounding how many hotels are doing it and how much water and energy they are saving. What I am referring to is recycling laundry water using a system from AquaRecyle. I have been familiar with AquaRecycle for quite a few years and picked up some material about it at The Clean Show in Orlando in late August. In 2024, Marriott International properties recycled 2 billion gallons of laundry water using AquaRecycle. Hilton Worldwide: 897 million gallons. Parks Hotels: 515 million gallons. Hyatt Hotels and Resorts: 496 million gallons. The list goes on and is very long. You can...

As I am sure most of you are, I am following the news of the U.S. government shutdown very closely. It is shameful that the Republicans and Democrats cannot find compromise in their opposing positions. According to the U.S. Travel Association, the week-long impasse has already cost America’s travel economy an estimated $1 billion. (U.S. Travel is tracking the ongoing economic fallout through its real time cost ticker, which crossed the $1 billion mark this morning.) That is on top of the billions already expected to be lost this year for other reasons. The World Travel & Tourism Council projects the...

Green Lodging News this week reported on the opening of Limelight Boulder, a new lifestyle hotel by Aspen One located on the University of Colorado—Boulder’s campus. Built to LEED Gold standards, Limelight Boulder is the largest all-electric hotel in the country. Through energy-efficient systems and the utilization of environmentally responsible materials, the design lowers energy use and minimizes environmental impacts. Early in the design process, WATG coordinated with project stakeholders to remove soil contaminants from the former brownfield site, advancing ecological restoration efforts. In addition, the team carefully designed around a century-old underground spring to preserve its natural flow...

When guests stay at one of Humanitarian Hotels’ three hotels—the Saint John’s Resort, The Inn at Stonecliffe, and Hilton Garden Inn, Laramie—100 percent of net profits go to charity. The properties are owned by the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, launched by Bill Pulte, founder of Pulte Homes. “Guided by the belief in the inherent dignity of all persons, we work to meet the basic human needs of the most marginalized members of the human family,” the company says. Here is a list of just some of the good things Humanitarian Hotels is doing: Employing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In 2024,...

This week, September 14 to 20, is International Housekeeping and Environmental Services Week. According to IEHA, a Division of ISSA, International Housekeeping and Environmental Services Week is all about shining a spotlight on the people who keep our spaces safe, clean, and welcoming every single day. There are a lot of ways to show love to your housekeepers. Replacing toxic cleaning chemicals with green alternatives is certainly one important way. Green Lodging News has reported on many effective green cleaning products/systems over the years. Search our website on “green cleaning” and you will find many helpful articles. Being mindful of, and...

I recently attended The Clean Show in Orlando, Fla. At that show, Renegade Brands, known for its Scientifically Clean approach and commitment to evidence-based innovation, showcased its Certified laundry detergents and announced its award recognition from the Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification Program. Renegade Brands and several other suppliers highlighted in Green Lodging News have earned this certification over the years. Over 28 million people in the U.S. have asthma, including 23 million adults and 5 million children, while one in three people have allergies. The connection between laundry products and indoor allergen exposure is well-established. Detergents certified by the Asthma...

Pennsylvania state legislators and leaders from the hospitality industry recently convened to urge passage of House Bill 1286, which would require short-term rental operators—in addition to hotels and other lodging establishments—across Pennsylvania to provide human trafficking awareness training to employees. The legislation, introduced by State Representative Regina Young (D-HD185) and co-sponsored by Representatives Robert Leadbeter, Eric Nelson, and Tarik Khan, is currently pending before the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The bill introduces new human trafficking prevention and safety measures for Pennsylvania’s entire hospitality industry, applying the same standards to short-term rentals as to hotels. Aimed at enhancing employee and guest security, the...

Beyond Green, a global portfolio of sustainable accommodations, announced the addition of 10 new and returning member properties to its global portfolio between April 1 and June 30, 2025. This expansion demonstrates the brand’s continued growth, including its inaugural properties in Sweden and Mozambique. Since its launch in 2021 by Preferred Travel Group, Beyond Green has continued to expand its footprint in different destinations around the globe. These new additions are each required to adhere to over 100 sustainability indicators aligned with global standards and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Harnessing the strength of its collective resources and community, Beyond...