Home Vendor News

Vendor News

With thousands of announcements each year regarding new green products and services, it is important to have one “go to” news source. Green Lodging News includes product news and much more. Got news to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, Green Lodging News, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or contact him by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com. Articles posted in the Vendor News section are press releases submitted by vendors and/or their public relations representatives. They are occasionally written by the editor.

Vendor News

Home Vendor News
With thousands of announcements each year regarding new green products and services, it is important to have one “go to” news source. Green Lodging News includes product news and much more. Got news to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, Green Lodging News, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or contact him by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com. Articles posted in the Vendor News section are press releases submitted by vendors and/or their public relations representatives. They are occasionally written by the editor.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Galleria Collaborates with Pure Wellness

DALLAS—Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Galleria, a premier hotel located near the Galleria in Dallas, is excited to announce the expansion of its wellness services with the addition of select guestrooms and meeting spaces outfitted with advanced air purification technology. The improvements are part of the hotel’s ongoing commitment to supporting guests’ well-being, particularly business travelers and corporate groups seeking cleaner, more health-conscious environments. In collaboration with Pure Wellness, a leading provider of turnkey antiviral, antimicrobial, and hypoallergenic solutions, Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Galleria now offers 10 guestrooms and recently renovated meeting spaces, including a ballroom and two board rooms...

LG Electronics Debuts Pro:Centric+, Integrates with EMS

INDIANAPOLIS—Hospitality television leader LG Electronics is once again redefining the role of the hotel television with the debut of Pro:Centric+, the next generation of its award-winning Pro:Centric hotel TV platform that turns in-room displays into powerful business tools. Unveiled at HITEC 2025, Pro:Centric+ enables easy and seamless integration of third-party services and dramatically simplifies installation and management—requiring far less technical expertise. “With Pro:Centric+ the TV becomes more than a piece of glass. It shifts the conversation from in-room TVs as guest amenities to essential business infrastructure,” said Jake Benner, Senior Director of Hospitality at LG Electronics North America. “This platform helps hotels...

HCN Offers Magazines to Leading Hotels & Resorts for Guests

CHICAGO—Hotel Communication Network (HCN) continues to evolve its hotel guest experiences by offering access to a catalog of global magazine brands free of charge to leading hotels and resorts via its AI Concierge ad-supported tablet platform. Through a partnership with ZINIO, one of the world’s largest digital reading services platforms, HCN is expanding its no-cost services to hotels and resorts. HCN is giving guests at participating hotels free access to the world’s most popular magazines, utilizing ZINIO’s industry-leading digital reading experience, optimized for mobile and tablet devices. ZINIO’s publishers will benefit from the opportunity to gain additional exposure for their...

Cloud5 Combines Managed IT Service Capabilities with ECO Program

CHICAGO—As the hospitality industry accelerates efforts to modernize IT infrastructure and meet brand-mandated sustainability goals, Cloud5 Communications is bridging the gap between technology upkeep and environmental responsibility. By aligning its Main Frame Distribution (MDF) closet remediation services, an offering of its Managed IT Services division, with its ECO Program for secure, sustainable hardware recycling, Cloud5 is helping hotels improve performance, reduce downtime, and support broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Many properties are challenged by legacy equipment, unmanaged cabling, and outdated hardware housed in their network closets. Cloud5’s Managed IT Services team is responding to growing requests for structured, professional cleanup...

Introducing Hyphyn: The First Biodegradable Performance Vinyl

NEW YORK—Hyphyn, the first biodegradable performance vinyl, introduces a breakthrough in sustainable materials, proving that high performance and environmental responsibility can coexist. Engineered with a patented enzyme system and proprietary resin formulation, Hyphyn delivers commercial-grade durability while biodegrading over 90 percent within two years in landfill conditions—a first for performance vinyl. “True innovation isn’t just about creating something new—it’s about rethinking what’s possible,” says Iwan Nassimi, Executive Vice President of Nassimi, makers of Hyphyn. “Hyphyn reimagines vinyl’s lifecycle, offering the performance the industry relies on while solving the long-term environmental impact challenges no other vinyl has addressed.” Redefining Sustainable Performance Traditional vinyl...

Watts Releases its 2024 Sustainability Report

NORTH ANDOVER, MASS.—Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS)—through its subsidiaries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of plumbing, heating, and water quality products and solutions—announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s environmental, social and governance practices and its commitment to best-in-class sustainability performance. “Throughout 2024, we celebrated our 150th anniversary by reaffirming our commitment for the future: to improve the comfort, safety, and quality of life for people around the world through our expertise in a wide range of water technologies,” said Robert J. Pagano, Jr., CEO, President, and Chairperson of the Board. “We also...

Anacove Announces New Integrations with Property Management Systems

SAN DIEGO—Building on its recent market advances, Anacove, a pioneering developer of AI-enabled, cloud connected hotel energy and operations management software solutions, announced that its line of Smart Thermostats, Toilet Leak Detectors, Asset Tracking Tags, and Staff Safety Tags now integrate with the HotelKey, SynXis, Cloudbeds, and Visual Matrix hotel Property Management Systems (PMS). The announcement comes on the heels of the company’s recent successful integration with the Oracle Cloud Marketplace PMS platform and designations as a Preferred and Qualified Vendor from, respectively, IHG Hotels and Resorts and Choice Hotels. “We are very pleased by the hotel industry’s response to our full line...

Optimizing Pool Operations with Ecolab AquaIQ Program

ST. PAUL, MINN.—Did you know that 56 percent of hotel guests pick a hotel based on whether or not it has a pool? As we approach the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, more guests will be looking for hotels with pools and spas to help them unwind and relax while traveling. But what happens when a pool has to close due to a chemical imbalance or unplanned maintenance issues? Even a short closure can lead to disappointed guests, bad reviews, and additional costs. At Ecolab, we understand that pools are a vital part of operations and help enhance the...

Barco Products Unveils Acclaim Double Side-Load Receptacle

BATAVIA, ILL.—Designed with both style and functionality in mind, the new Acclaim Double Side-Load Receptacle by Barco Products is made in America and is the perfect solution for any high-traffic indoor or outdoor food service or recycling areas requiring a high-quality, attractive waste and recycling solution for branded environments. Users can personalize their Acclaim receptacle with: Eight color options—select frame color, left panel color, and right panel color. Add full-color, custom logo decals. These are factory-applied and recessed to protect the edges of the decals. Multiple opening shapes to suit waste stream types: Rectangle, Saturn, Small Circle, Large Circle, Diamond, Slot,...

Tarkett Innovates Circular Recycling Solution for Powerbond Hybrid Carpet

SOLON, OHIO—On its path toward circularity, global flooring manufacturer Tarkett has found a new, circular solution for its renowned Powerbond hybrid carpet. Leveraging the power of mushrooms, now any Powerbond returned to Tarkett’s ReStart take-back and recycling program will be transformed into biobased raw materials for use in future Tarkett Sports products being introduced in the coming months. “Recognized for its unmatched durability and performance, Powerbond has been a cornerstone of Tarkett’s innovation portfolio for decades. Reclaiming it after years—sometimes decades—of use and converting it into a biobased raw material isn’t just progress, it’s a breakthrough,” said Roxane Spears, Vice President of Sustainability. “This...