ROCK HILL, S.C.—HyLite LED Lighting, a division of ARVA, LLC, has introduced the new Lotus LED Line. The Lotus was designed with versatility in mind. The 180° adjustable mounting arm allows the Lotus Lamp to install in multiple positions and at different lengths for use in a wide variety of applications including Recessed Cans, Canopy Lights, Parking Garage Fixtures, Parking Lot Lights, Flood/Spot Lights, High Ceilings, and High/Low Bays. The LED Lotus is available in sizes ranging from 20W to 100W to replace anything up to 400W Metal Halide & High Pressure Sodium Lamps with up to 80 percent energy...

AMSTERDAM—Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport has for the first time been awarded Green Globe certification. Hyatt Place is the second Hyatt property in Amsterdam to be certified with this internationally recognized award for sustainable operations and is committed to Hyatt’s 2020 Vision to, “Use Resources Thoughtfully, Build Smart, and Innovate and Inspire.” Stefan Blömker, General Manager at Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport said, “We are proud and excited to have been awarded the Green Globe certificate. All of our associates, driven by our Green Team, are aware of the inevitable impact of our daily operations on the environment. They embrace this responsibility...

TORONTO—Hunter Amenities International Ltd., a global manufacturer of hotel amenities, announced its acquisition of Concept Amenities. With this partnership, Hunter Amenities will further expand its brand portfolio, product development and manufacturing capabilities throughout the world, with particular emphasis on Australia, the United States and China. Both companies bring together almost 70 years of experience and product innovation and competitiveness in the in-room amenities market. “In the ever-changing world of the hospitality market, it is critical to grow our business globally to serve our customers’ evolving needs,” said Berny Amiel, CEO of Hunter Amenities International. “With the Concept Amenities partnership, our...

SAN BRUNO, CALIF.—Green Creative, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer, announces the launch of its MR16 8.5W High CRI LED lamp. This Energy Star certified MR16 12V 8.5W HIGH CRI is a 75W halogen replacement and has been selected by the Illuminating Engineering Society’s (IES) 2016 Progress Report. At just 8.5W, this lamp emits 550 lumens with a CBCP of 2700 cd., making it the most efficient high CRI 75W halogen replacement available. The MR16 8.5W was designed and engineered for commercial applications that demand high performance lighting and accurate color rendering. This dimmable lamp is available in spot, narrow flood...

SINGAPORE—Near‐COP21 target reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions are among the achievements of the InterContinental Singapore, which recently was awarded EarthCheck Gold Certification after completing independent auditing of their environmental and social practices over a five-year period. InterContinental Singapore, managed by the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), has achieved significant water, electricity and waste to landfill reductions and generated financial savings. Paul Snyder, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility at IHG, says the group’s dedication to addressing environmental concerns—achieved internationally through its highly regarded Green Engage program—is reinforced by utilizing EarthCheck Certified’s external benchmarking data and independent auditing process. “Using EarthCheck data to benchmark...

ODESSA, FLA.—Hasek Communications, the Odessa, Fla.-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes PragmaTech Ltd. as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. PragmaTech’s Pandora Intelligent Network is a unique and powerful blend of hardware and software designed to help uncover the truth around waste generation habits. Pandora can become the “eyes and ears” of waste equipment, bringing significant transparency, accountability and business intelligence. Users of Pandora can also experience: • 30%-50% savings off waste haulage bills; • preventative maintenance solutions, reducing unnecessary and costly service calls; and • asset management services to track the health of equipment, allowing for maximized equipment up-time...

DENVER—Synavax introduces Energy Protect, a water-based, easy to apply clear coating that provides thermal insulation for energy savings, mold resistance, and UV resistance. It is used in a wide variety of home and commercial building insulation applications due to the easy application over existing structures to increase energy efficiency. Customers using this patented technology report saving between 20 to 40 percent on their heating and cooling energy costs. The coating has independent testing over walls illustrating a reduction of heat transfer of 34.8 percent at the standard three-coat coverage. As a bonus, Energy Protect does more than insulate in a clear...

LAS VEGAS—Caesars Entertainment has surpassed its Green Key certification goal of having 90 percent of owned or managed North American hotel resort properties achieve a 4 Key rating or higher. Thirty of its hotel resort properties are rated 4 Keys—more than any other casino-entertainment company in the world. Recently accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Green Key is a rigorous program that ranks, certifies and inspects hotels and resorts based on their commitment to sustainable operations. Green Key uses a rating system of 1 to 5 Keys, with 5 being the highest possible attainment. “With nearly all our properties rated...

SAN FRANCISCO—Pioneering bamboo interior finishes manufacturer Smith & Fong has relaunched its Durapalm.com website dedicated to its growing range of premium flooring, paneling and plywood products manufactured from reclaimed palm wood. The website showcases new offerings in flooring and panel designs, including new colors, textures and finishes. “We are really excited about what we have to offer in this new line of palm products,” said Smith & Fong CEO Dan Smith, who is heading up the company’s palm program. “Our first range of palm flooring included coconut palm in flat grain and later we added the edge grain, which is a linear look,” Smith said. “Since then we have expanded to other species...

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact for its customers, now offers three energy-efficient LED Flat Panel Lights to replace fluorescent fixtures in existing and new construction ceiling applications. The 1X4, 2X2 and 2X4 LED Flat Panel Lights feature 4000K bright light with smooth dimming and a high color rendering of 82+ to provide a natural lighting solution. Ideal for use in offices, schools, healthcare facilities and other commercial applications, the LED Panel Light is constructed using an extruded aluminum frame with an attractive impact resistant acrylic lens that...