As reported on Green Lodging News, for the second consecutive year, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions was included in Newsweek’s list of America’s Greenest Companies 2026, highlighting 450 U.S.-based companies that have made the most impressive efforts to minimize their negative impact on the environment. This year’s ranking evaluated companies based on more than 25 parameters in four different categories. Categories included greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation and sustainability data disclosure and commitments. I was curious to know the other companies besides Zurn on the list with some lodging connections. The list is short with just four companies identified: American...

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS—The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with New York-based nonprofit Travel Unity to strengthen the region’s commitment to sustainable tourism by integrating inclusive practices across its membership and programming. The agreement leverages Travel Unity’s expertise in inclusive travel to support CTO’s vision of positioning the Caribbean as the world’s most desirable and welcoming destination. Founded in 2016, Travel Unity is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that makes the world of travel welcoming for all people through innovative approaches to education, professional development and community building. “Travel Unity is honored to formalize our collaboration with the...

LEBANON, N.J.—Construction Specialties (CS), a leading manufacturer of architectural building products, has realized significant progress in advancing its sustainability and transparency goals, reinforcing its commitment to creating products and operations that positively impact people and the planet. Five Key Milestones Strengthening CS’ Sustainability Program 100 Percent Renewable Electricity at Pennsylvania Facilities—All CS facilities in Pennsylvania are now powered entirely by renewable wind energy, marking a major step toward the company’s long-term goal of reducing its carbon footprint and transitioning to sustainable energy sources. Launch of the CS Ecomedes Site—CS has launched Phase 1 of its Ecomedes platform. The new platform...

PALM SPRINGS, CALIF.—Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs has joined Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back community impact program, empowering positive impact on local communities with every guest stay. The 153-room boutique hotel is partnering with Friends of the Desert Mountains, whose mission is to connect people to the Coachella Valley land through conservation, education and research, while also serving as the nonprofit steward of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. Since 1987, the organization has conserved 63,000 acres of desert landscape, built and restored over 310 miles of recreational trails, and protected more than 27 threatened and endangered plant...

MILWAUKEE—Newsweek named Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation to its list of America’s Greenest Companies 2026. This recognition highlights 450 U.S.-based companies that have made the most impressive efforts to minimize their negative impact on the environment, and Zurn Elkay was included for the second consecutive year. “We envision a more sustainable future for clean water, the most important natural resource in the world, as we deliver customer-focused solutions that make clean water more accessible and sustainable,” said Todd A. Adams, Chairman and CEO of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. “This recognition validates our progress towards our sustainability goals within our own operations, including...

SEATTLE—Hightower has officially introduced Rex to the North American market and is the latest addition to its curated collection of European design partnerships. Launching in partnership with Circuform, Rex embodies the essence of Hightower’s Considered Solutions methodology, balancing sustainability and durability in one elegant, endlessly renewable form. Rex carries with it an impressive circularity story. Made of 98 percent recycled Econyl, a polyamide-based material utilizing recycled fishing nets and carpets, Rex is component-based, meaning individual parts can be replaced or repaired to extend its life. If the chair cannot be repaired, Rex’s materials are recycled into new chairs, closing the loop with lasting integrity....

MALDIVES—Green Lodging News was recently approached to learn more about the environmental efforts at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. The following are the results of questions presented by Green Lodging News to Shoaib Siddiqui, Assistant Chief Engineer at the resort. 1. In what year did the property open? 2019 2. How many employees? 290 3. What plastics have been eliminated to qualify the resort as being free of single-use plastic? For example, is water now available in glass bottles? Another form? Are bathroom amenities available in pump dispensers? What other single-use plastics have been eliminated and why is it so important to do that? From...

I attended The Hospitality Show in Denver this past week. The event is a production of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex, the publisher of Hotel Management. It was a great chance to touch base with suppliers I have gotten to know in past years and to make many new contacts. It would be impossible for me to highlight all the companies I interacted with in this column but here is a list that caught my attention: Two companies—CMP Water and AquaFlow Technologies Inc.—both featured valves that compress the air before it reaches the meter, so you only pay...

LONDON—BizClik, a global media and events company, announced the latest issue of Sustainability Magazine, its second digital magazine for October 2025. The latest issue features exclusive interviews, company spotlights, editorial analysis, and signature Top 10 rankings. This edition provides timely insights for senior executives across sustainability, energy, climate tech, and ESG. Sustainability Magazine - October 2025, Issue 58 Cover Feature: The Sustainability Interview with Esther Finidori, CSO, Schneider Electric. Top 10: Waste Management Solutions. Editorial Highlights: Radisson: Net Zero Hotels: Inge Huijbrechts, CSO of Radisson Hotel Group, explains how the company is decarbonizing hospitality and accelerating towards net zero. Let’s Hear It for New York: Event coverage and insights from Sustainability...

SEATTLE—Expedia Group has released its annual global travel insights report, “Unpack ‘26,” which forecasts significant travel trends for the year 2026. The report, based on data from Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, as well as a survey of 24,000 travelers across 18 countries, provides a comprehensive look at the future of travel. 2026 Travel Trends Overview The “Unpack ‘26” report identifies several emerging trends that are shaping the travel landscape. These include the rise of sustainable tourism, the popularity of unique lodging experiences, and the increasing desire for immersive local and cultural experiences. Sustainable Tourism & Smart Travel Health Check A key focus of...