Each week, Glenn Hasek, publisher and editor of Green Lodging News, will address the hottest industry topics. Sometimes hard hitting, his column will challenge the industry’s leaders to take action. At other times, he will lift up the industry’s environmental champions. “Point of View” is a column you will not want to miss. To contact Glenn Hasek, call (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
Certified Bed Bug Free? Valpas System Spreads Throughout Europe, Beyond
The No. 1 hotel booking concern? Unfortunately, it is not a property’s commitment to sustainability. A recent Phocuswright survey of more than 1,000 U.S.,...
People, Planet & Play Highlights from Caesars Entertainment’s Latest CSR Report
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. is the largest casino entertainment company in the U.S. with more than 50,000 Team Members and more than 50 destinations. It...
Giving Best Western ‘Credit’ for Its 100 Percent Cage-Free Egg Commitment
The Open Wing Alliance (OWA) is a global coalition of 82 organizations. Initiated by The Humane League, the alliance is dedicated entirely to ending the abuse...
Not Quite a Century Yet; Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary
Birthdays are amazing things. Mel Brooks turned 100 on June 28. On December 13, Dick Van Dyke did the same. George Burns, who made...
California’s Coyote Valley Wyndham Garden Utilizes PPA for 2.23-MW Solar Carport System
Search on “Solar Array” on the Green Lodging News website and you will find more than 200 articles. Many more solar-powered properties are listed...
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...
Stay Thirsty My Friends…for the Good of the Planet’s Wildlife
Add some good wine to your hotel group, mix in some creative marketing, a good portion of a good cause, and bam, you have...
Let the Games Begin: The Many Green Connections to the World Cup
When my son was about 6 years old, he began playing soccer in a local league. Perhaps some of you moms and pops can...
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels Leads Planning for World Oceans Month/Day
World Oceans Month is a month-long global celebration held every June to highlight the vital role the ocean plays in sustaining life on Earth,...
Three Examples of Leading Convention Center Developments—in Texas, Florida, California
One of the most fascinating topics I have covered over the years has been the LEED certification of U.S. convention centers. According to Shepard...
New Report Offers Guidance on Greenwashing Avoidance in European Union
As described in my April 24 column, if you do business in the European Union, you need to pay attention to the EU Empowering Consumers...
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...
My Almost Interview with Our Industry’s First Chief Water Officer
The press release I received on April 20 immediately caught my eye. A certain resort announced its first Chief Water Officer (CWO)—a title I...
New B2C Marketing Guidance Aims to Eliminate Greenwashing Claims to E.U.
If you do business in the European Union, you need to pay attention to the EU Empowering Consumers Directive (EmpCo). As concerns about greenwashing grow,...
Earth Day & the 10 Biggest Environmental Challenges of 2026
Happy Earth Day! (April 22). Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, marking the birth of the modern environmental movement. Proposed by U.S....
BWH Hotels’ Bold Green Key Certification Goal
I had an opportunity to chat with Amy Hulbert, Vice President, Boutique and Upscale Brands, BWH Hotels, this past week about her company’s work...
Properties Around the World Share Best Practices in Honor of Earth Day
As Earth Day (April 22—what are you planning?) approaches each year, it is common to hear from folks wanting to highlight the best practices...
Sustainable Restaurant Assn. Releases Global Challenges, Local Solutions Report
A highly recommended read this week is The Sustainable Restaurant Association’s “Hospitality Rising: Global Challenges, Local Solutions” report. The report discusses the latest trends shaping...
MGM Resorts’ Work to Assist Employee At-Home Water Conservation is Big Success
As I am writing this column, spring will arrive. For Nevada residents, 55,000 of whom work for MGM Resorts International, the new season follows...
Among Hotel, Dining & Leisure Companies, Summit Hotel Properties Takes Top Spot on Newsweek’s Most Charitable Companies List
A big tip of the hat to Summit Hotel Properties, the Austin, Texas-based REIT, for landing in the No. 1 spot in the Hotels,...
