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: 
In the Spotlight: Limelight Boulder & Its Sister Hotels in Colorado
Green Lodging News this week reported on the opening of Limelight Boulder, a new lifestyle hotel by Aspen One located on the University of...
Humanitarian Hotels: Where Profits Go to Charity
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...
Some Thoughts on International Housekeeping and Environmental Services Week
This week, September 14 to 20, is International Housekeeping and Environmental Services Week. According to IEHA, a Division of ISSA, International Housekeeping and Environmental...
A Clean Show Discovery: A Laundry Detergent with Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification
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...
Hospitality Industry Urges Passage of Pennsylvania Legislation Requiring Human Trafficking Training
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...
Beyond Green Welcomes 10 New & Returning Member Properties
Beyond Green, a global portfolio of sustainable accommodations, announced the addition of 10 new and returning member properties to its global portfolio between April...
Inspiring, Nudging Travelers to Make More Conscious Choices
Massive popular resistance, water guns, and locals demonstrating is the reality in many big cities and popular tourist destinations around the world, where tourism...
Omni Hotels & Resorts Tops 20 Million Meals Donated
Hunger Action Month is next month. One hotel company doing its part to alleviate hunger is Omni Hotels & Resorts. Since 2016, the company...
Balancing the Scales: How Tourism Industry is Tackling Overcrowding
Thank you to PhocusWire for providing this blog entry.
The resurgence of global tourism post-pandemic has brought with it a pressing challenge: overcrowding at major...
Brewers Use Hotel Honey to Concoct Custom Honey Beer
Over the years, I have come across many instances of hotels or convention centers with rooftop hives for the production of honey. Oftentimes, that...
Vietnam Launches Remarkable Cave Dining Accompanied by Cultural Spectacle
If you happen to have a 150-million-year-old cave to use for dinner and a show, why not use it?
In Vietnam’s north, such a cave...
The Top 10 Most Read Green Lodging News Articles–So Far This Year
What green news topics are currently capturing the most lodging industry interest? I took a look at Green Lodging News data and the following...
The Last Straw in Hospitality? Still Far from It
Whenever my family eats out and we are automatically offered plastic straws for our drinks, we tell the server we do not need them...
Sustainability-Focused Session, Green Exhibitors at June 16-19 HITEC
HITEC will kick off next week at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis (June 16 to 19). Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals announced earlier...
Mint House Manages Apartment-Style Accommodations with Sustainability in Mind
With its apartment-style accommodations located in destinations such as New York, Dallas and Denver, Mint House, Inc. is proving its approach to hospitality can...
Hawaii Governor Signs Legislation Creating Climate Impact Fee
In a recent Publisher’s Point of View column, I reported that Hawaii’s governor intended to sign SB1396, creating the climate impact fee, or “green...
Field & Stream Lodge Opens Doors to Flagship Property in Montana
Back in February, Green Lodging News reported that Field & Stream Lodge Co.—a new hospitality brand rooted in the enduring legacy of Field &...
‘Planet’ Highlights from Choice Hotels’ 2024 Sustainability Report
Green Lodging News reported earlier this week that Choice Hotels International, Inc. had released its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report covers the fiscal year...
National Restaurant Show Set for May 17 to 20 in Chicago
The National Restaurant Association Show is just 10 days away. The annual event will be held from May 17 to 20 at the McCormick...
Sustainability Throughout Schedule at HD Expo + Conference
The annual HD Expo + Conference will be held this coming week from May 6 to 8 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in...
