The News Blog gives Glenn Hasek, publisher and editor of Green Lodging News, an opportunity to comment, in just a few paragraphs, on industry news and trends. A more condensed version of Publisher’s Point of View, the News Blog is updated on either Wednesday or Thursday each week. Want to step in as a guest blogger? Or, have some news to share for the News Blog? To contact Glenn Hasek, call (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
Taking the CO2 Pulse of the Planet
Back in 1980, when Jimmy Carter was president and when I graduated from high school, the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in our outdoor...
Essendi Cuts Emissions by 20 Percent as It Completes First Sustainability Roadmap
Essendi recently published its 2025 Sustainability Report, marking the completion of its first five-year sustainability roadmap and highlighting measurable progress delivered through hotel-level execution,...
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...
How Some are Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week
We are a little more than halfway through National Travel and Tourism Week (May 3 to 9). According to the U.S. Travel Association, National...
Wellness, Sustainability Sessions at HD Expo
As posted on Green Lodging News, more than 10,000 hospitality design professionals are expected to convene at HD Expo at Mandalay Bay Convention Center on May 5 to...
Disney Lakeshore Lodge to Celebrate the Beauty & Magic of Nature
Yesterday, Disney Vacation Club shared more details about the proposed Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a new resort projected to open at Walt Disney World Resort...
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...
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach & Its Give Kids The World Rooms
I have mentioned Give Kids The World Village several times before on Green Lodging News. For those of you not familiar with the organization,...
Comment Period for Next Version of Well Building Standard Open Through May 1
The WELL Building Standard (WELL) is a performance-based, evidence-based certification system designed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) to measure, certify, and monitor features of the built environment—such...
Updates on Legionnaires’ Disease Lawsuits in Las Vegas, Minnesota
I typically only hear from attorneys by press release when there are cases of guests suing because of bed bugs or Legionnaires’ disease. This...
The Estimated Environmental Impact of the AHLA F&B and Responsible Stay Summits
As reported here on Green Lodging News, the AHLA Food & Beverage Summit took place on Tuesday, March 3 and was followed on March...
Hotel Groups Ranked on Plant-Forward Policies as Climate Strategy
Does your company have a plant-forward food sustainability policy? Non-profit organization Scope Three Action just published scorecards ranking hotel groups across Europe and North America on...
San Francisco’s Argonaut Hotel: 2026 Green Key Global Property of the Year
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) this week brought together food and beverage professionals and sustainability leaders within the hotel sector for the...
Highlights from Highgate’s Most Recent Charitable Foundation & ESG Efforts
It was almost five years ago that Highgate named Marianne Balfe Vice President of Sustainability. Balfe, one of the speakers at next week’s crossover...
How Will Our Industry React to U.S. Reversing Course on Greenhouse Gas Regulation?
Following the Trump administration’s attempt to end the highly popular Energy Star program last year—the $33 million program was saved with bipartisan support—it, in...
Which Employees Face Greatest Safety Risk? Hotel or Restaurant?
I have long been a supporter of workplace safety in hotels, especially for housekeepers who face ergonomic challenges throughout their workday but also for...
‘PVC-free’ Quite Common in Hospitality Due to Dangers of the Toxic Substance
It is something I come across time and time again in press releases sent to Green Lodging News by wallcovering, fabric, flooring, textile and...
Keurig Dr Pepper in Some Hot Water Over K-Cups Recycling Claims
More than 10 years ago I wrote about the problems with single-serve coffee and other beverage pods (a.k.a. K-Cups, k cups, kups). Used by...
ITB Berlin, With 100,000 Attendees, 5,800+ Exhibitors Last Year, Set for March 3 to 5
ITB Berlin. There is no other trade show and convention quite like it. I was fortunate to attend the show twice in the past....
EARTHDAY.ORG Announces Global Theme for Earth Day 2026
EARTHDAY.ORG, together with partners worldwide, just announced the global theme for Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet. It is time to start planning...
