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: 
A Generation of Industry Coverage; Green Lodging News Turns 18
Green Lodging News has just turned 18 years old. A big thank you to all the companies and other organizations that have supported this...
MGM Resorts, José Andrés & Food Waste Reduction & Donation
Food waste reduction and donation were top of mind this past week for several reasons. First, MGM Resorts International announced that it has donated five...
Hilton’s New Travel with Purpose Report Shows Significant Progress Toward 2030 Goals
With 7,530 properties under its watch, 6,587 of which are franchised, Hilton’s impact on the environment is significant. Hilton’s progress toward reducing that impact...
Report Lays Out Plan to Help Halt & Reverse Biodiversity Loss
As reported here on Green Lodging News, WTTC, UN Tourism and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (now World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance) released a report on Earth Day entitled, “Nature...
How to Quickly Make a Significant Positive Procurement Impact
In late February at the AHLA Responsible Stay Summit, I met Jen Collins, President of Procure Impact. Procure Impact is a B2B marketplace for...
HD Expo Delivers with Many New Green Products & Services
I attended HD Expo in Las Vegas this past week. The annual trade show featured hundreds of exhibitors, many of which featured green products...
Marriott, Choice Among Companies Making Earth Week Announcements
Earth Week was a busy one with numerous significant announcements.
First, Marriott International, Inc. announced it has verified its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction...
April 22: A Day to Reflect on Successes, Failures, Our Work Ahead
A birthday, which I celebrated recently, is one of those days when I tend to reflect more than other days on how far I...
Wisconsin’s Hotel Verdant: Truly a Renewable Energy All Star
Within the Renewable Energy All Stars section of Green Lodging News, I list lodging establishments that have invested in wind, solar, geothermal, or hydroelectric...
A Few Product Innovations from the AAHOA Convention & Trade Show
I attended the AAHOA Convention & Trade Show this past week. According to AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), almost 6,400 of its 20,000...
The Beginning of Earth Month with an Eye on Earth Day
April 1 is the beginning of Earth Month with Earth Day being the highlight on April 22. What are you planning? I would love...
Eclipse Impact Bigger Than a Taylor Swift Tour
Bigger than the Taylor Swift effect on our industry? Cosmically speaking, for sure. The upcoming total solar eclipse is definitely stirring up a lot...
Big Brands Partnering with EV Charger Suppliers to Grow U.S., Canada Network
A big chunk of the U.S. hotel industry, over the last six to seven months, has demonstrated a strong commitment to rolling out electric...
Mark Your Calendars as Busy Conference, Trade Show Season Heats Up
Trade show and conference season is heating up once again with many events offering opportunities to both learn from speakers and panel discussions and...
AHLA Wraps Up Very Busy News Week of Highly Impactful Announcements
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) was in the news numerous times this past week and for good reason. It held its second...
Your Plans for Earth Hour on March 23, Earth Day on April 22
Earth Hour and Earth Day have been recognized and marked by many in our industry over the years. Earth Hour this year will be...
One More Way to Publicize Your EV Chargers
In addition to the many brands and independents that are working hard to connect electric vehicle drivers with EV charging stations, so too is...
A Very Helpful Resource for Going Full on Electric in the Kitchen
One of the hottest topics in foodservice is the electrification of the kitchen and there are numerous organized and even legislative efforts to push...
One Showstopper at Last Fall’s Boutique Design New York: Cork Leather
It is “popping up” everywhere: cork. Known for its wine bottle role, versatile, sustainable cork is being used as a source material in a...
Red Roof Establishes Baseline for Improvement with Purpose With Heart
It is a start for Red Roof: releasing its first annual report for the company’s signature Purpose With Heart program which was launched in...
