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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,...
Three Upcoming Events: World Water Day, Earth Hour, Earth Day
World Water Day is coming up on March 22. According to the Planet Water Foundation, 2.2 billion people on our planet live without access...
Green Lodging News is Media Sponsor for AHLA Responsible Stay, F&B Summits
March 3 to 4, I will be attending the AHLA Responsible Stay and Food & Beverage Summits at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner (Va.)....
New Kitchen Innovations Better for the Planet, Better for Your Bottom Line
Each year, Green Lodging News reports on the recipients of the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show’s Kitchen Innovations (KI) Awards. I posted a...
New to the Industry, Under-Sink Water Filter Removes Microplastics, Lead & More
I have reported on different systems hotels and resorts have employed to reduce/eliminate the use of plastic water bottles on property—water bottle refill stations,...
Tiny Home Developments Offer Big Potential for Savvy Investors
A tiny home to live in? I don’t think so. But for a short-term stay? Yes, I would consider it, and probably love it,...
A Reason to Celebrate: The Publication of Newsletter No. 1,000
This week’s column and e-newsletter are very special to me because they are the 1,000th that I have produced since launching Green Lodging News...
A Breakdown of the 478 LEED Certified Hotels in the United States
According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED is the most widely recognized green building rating system in the world. LEED certification offers...
Manatee is Cash ‘Cow’ for Florida’s Paddletail Waterfront Lodge
One of the advantages to living in Florida is the easy access to wildlife. Near my home there are bobcats, alligators, coyotes, smaller critters...
