ORLANDO, FLA.—Travel + Leisure Co., a leading leisure travel company providing more than six million vacations to travelers around the world every year, shared its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report. The annual report outlines the company’s progress in advancing responsible tourism and embedding sustainable and ethical business practices across its global operations. With a mission to put the world on vacation, Travel + Leisure Co. extends its impact beyond travel through a commitment to responsible tourism and integrates these principles into its core business operations. Travel + Leisure Co. 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights include: Environmental More than 200 million gallons of water...

KEHL, GERMANY—A British olfactive experience shaped by wit, sophistication, and exceptional craftsmanship arrives in hotel bathrooms, as ADA Cosmetics unveils a makeover of its Penhaligon’s hotel amenities. With upgraded formulations, distinctive new bottles, and a selection of three iconic fragrances, the completely reimagined collection is presented in a custom William’s Green shade, for perfect alignment with the sophisticated Penhaligon’s brand universe. Expertly Crafted with Circularity in Mind “With this relaunch, we are elevating our longstanding partnership with Penhaligon’s to the next level,” says Gerd von Podewils, CMO at ADA Cosmetics. “The new collection captures the distinctively British essence of the brand, which connects...

DAVIDSON, N.C.—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, announced a new portfolio of commercial HVAC solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of the built environment, including new electrification of heat technologies, advanced offerings for data centers, and redesigned solutions that help enhance overall building performance and serviceability, reinforcing Trane’s commitment to industry-leading innovation. “Trane is dedicated to pioneering solutions that not only meet today’s challenges but also anticipate the needs of tomorrow,” said Oakley Roberts, Vice President of Product Management, Commercial HVAC Americas, Trane Technologies. “Our innovations span the needs of the built environment, from providing the resilient, high-performance cooling...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has introduced 12 accent colors to its VCT II collection. The new colors—spanning all shades of the rainbow—allow for playful creativity in schools and retail settings. “VCT II has been a long-trusted solution for its merging of great design and outstanding value,” said Jason McKee, Senior Director, Commercial Resilient. “With the addition of these new colors, customers can enjoy the same durability and reliability they’ve counted on for years, while also unlocking new ways to elevate their everyday spaces.” The new colors are: Limoncello, Golden Maize, Orange Tango, Red Rose, Bold...

BERLIN—SuitePad, a global leader in providing in-room tablet solutions for hotels, has opened its first office in the United States. The expansion marks a major step in the company’s global growth strategy, strengthening its ability to serve the North American hospitality market. SuitePad’s U.S. expansion was already in motion before the official office opening, with 10 U.S.-based hotels joining the portfolio. These include the Brownwood Hotel & Spa in The Villages, Fla., Marenas Beach Resort in Florida, and Wagner Hospitality’s two properties: Iris Hotel Boston and Iris Hotel Cape Cod. Strengthening the U.S. Presence To ensure close collaboration with customers and partners,...

SAN FRANCISCO—Verdafero, a leader in environmental reporting, plans to offer deeper analytics, covered emissions tracking for hospitality customers, and other analytical reporting for hospitality customers. The new features are a direct response to industry climate accountability pressures. Emissions reporting with emissions analytics is a needed compliance tool for hospitality’s climate engine. Verdafero’s enhancements in analytics and emissions reporting ensure hospitality will respond to the new climate of infrastructure regulations. With the provision of the expanded emissions reporting service, Verdafero is the first company to give hospitality operators the ability to monitor and quantify their emissions in a unified platform...

SEATTLE—AXIS Architecture + Design, the noted and award-winning West Coast hospitality design, hotel renovation, multi-family residential design, and affordable housing architectural design firm, is celebrating the completion of their latest luxury hotel renovation project: the 1 Hotel Seattle. Serving as both Design Architect and Architect of Record on the project in coordination with interior designers Studio Collective, the 1 Hotel Seattle represents AXIS’ latest addition to the firm’s already-extensive luxury hotel design and hotel renovation portfolios, and marks AXIS’ growing reputation for hospitality architectural design in the Pacific Northwest. Culminating an 18-month project which saw AXIS lead the architectural design...

LEBANON, TENN.—Lochinvar, an industry leader in high efficiency boilers and water heaters, announces the addition of the 208V model to the Veritus Air Source Heat Pump Water Heater family. This model furthers accessibility to critically important heat pump water heating (HPWH) technology. The Veritus HPWH raises the bar on energy efficiency and simplifies installation and operation, serving as a sustainable alternative for installations seeking to reduce their environmental impact. The 208V model will provide energy savings and reliable domestic hot water for a wide variety of commercial applications, including multifamily builds, retrofits in older facilities and more. “Since launching the original...

SAN FRANCISCO—eTip, the pioneer in digital tipping for hospitality, announced the close of Housekeeping Week with a historic milestone: a single tip of $14,000 given through the platform. This unprecedented moment highlights both the generosity of guests and the growing importance of digital solutions that make staff recognition seamless and impactful. Hotels can benefit from an exclusive eTip x Amex offer on annual subscriptions. Even more striking, the overall volume of tips processed during Housekeeping Week increased 10x compared to last year, underscoring the rapid adoption of digital tipping as the new standard in guest-to-staff appreciation. Housekeeping Week is designed to spotlight the individuals...

SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies announced two new developments: AI Control and ARIA, leveraging advanced technology to keep customers at the forefront of building optimization and energy management. “We’ve conducted hundreds of thousands of energy audits in commercial buildings and most operate about 30 percent inefficiently,” said Holly Paeper, President, Commercial HVAC Americas, Trane Technologies. “Through our purpose-built AI solutions for thermal management systems, we can help building owners dramatically reduce energy waste, lower operating costs and enhance sustainability.” AI Control AI Control is a fully integrated, AI-powered solution that continuously analyzes building data—including occupancy, weather forecasts, and energy usage—and automatically adjusts HVAC operations for peak efficiency...