OTTAWA, ON.—Green Key Global announced their inclusion in Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) Affinity Program, an initiative designed to give back to the meeting and event industry through the MPI Foundation Education Endowment.Earlier this year, Green Key Global announced the release of version 2.0 of the Green Key Meetings Program, a comprehensive environmental assessment tool for facilities, both lodging and non-lodging, that host meetings of any scale. Building on their longstanding collaboration with MPI, Green Key Global will now contribute a portion of the revenue from Green Key Meetings to support the important work of the MPI Foundation.“A key component...

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF.—California Faucets introduces BËL, a multifunction showerhead inspired by classic architectural forms and traditional elegance. The new showerhead design is the latest addition to the StyleFlow family of multifunction showerheads and handhelds that feature Swiss Shower Technology.“BËL answers a need in bathroom design for traditional style multifunction showerheads and handshowers,” says Noah Taft, California Faucets Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales. “Given the cutting edge nature of multifunction showerheads, most are offered in contemporary or transitional styles, yet we live in a country where traditional décor continually outsells that of contemporary. BËL, with its beautiful tulip...

INDIANAPOLIS—William Roam, creators of American-made personal care products for the hospitality market, has partnered with American Forests, the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization.Fusing a nonprofit program and the hospitality sector, William Roam sought a partnership with American Forests, as the organization represented a clear directive aligned with their core business strategy. “We knew there had to be a way to provide American-made amenities in an ethical and sustainable manner; this organization helps fulfill our belief that things can be different,” says Ali Murphy, CEO of William Roam.William Roam is responding to a call for change in the marketplace, where...

BREA, CALIF.—The Embassy Suites Brea (Calif.), North Orange County’s only full-service, all-suite hotel, has added 10 new allergy-friendly guestrooms. The hypoallergenic rooms will be provided by PURE Rooms, an allergy travel company with nearly 300 affiliated hotels nationwide.PURE Rooms are treated according to a patented seven-step process that eliminates and protects against 98 to 100 percent of viruses, bacteria and other irritants that are harmful to people with asthma and allergies. This allergy travel technology creates an environment that is more comfortable for allergy-sufferers and provides a more restful and rejuvenating night’s sleep for all hotel guests.General Manager of...

NEW HOLLAND, PA.—Construction started recently of the new Mills Park Hotel in Yellow Springs, Ohio with the installation of precast concrete wall panels from Superior Walls of East Tennessee. Designed by Axis Architecture, the 28-room hotel will rely on a Superior Walls Xi foundation system for the 32,000-square-foot structure, plus a four-story precast concrete elevator shaft.“I’ve successfully used Superior Walls foundations for more than 20 years in my projects, so it made extreme sense for us to specify these energy-efficient products as part of Mills Park Hotel,” says Tedd Donnell, project architect and construction manager with Axis Architecture, Inc....

SAN FRANCISCO—WiSuite, a provider of guestroom energy management systems, announced that the Hilton San Francisco Union Square has selected the WiSuite system to achieve significant reductions in energy consumption in its 1,915 guestrooms.With the hotel averaging 98 percent occupancy, WiSuite completed the massive installation in three weeks. Room revenue was not sacrificed, as no guestrooms were taken offline during this thermostat upgrade. As part of the installation and commissioning process, WiSuite provided a building savings profile that utilizes guest occupancy patterns. To maximize energy savings and return on investment, the WiSuite system was interfaced to the existing property management...

OSHKOSH, WIS.—Girbau Industrial recently introduced the PC-80 Flatwork Ironer. The PC-80—available in 118-, 130- and 138-inch finishing widths—features up to three 32-inch diameter rolls, delivers up to 93 percent energy efficiency, produces ironing speeds reaching 147 ft./min, and offers optional GHelp remote diagnostics. Models are available in natural gas, thermal oil or steam.“The PC-80 not only offers total control over the ironing process, it delivers superior ironing results and greatly improves productivity,” said Joel Jorgensen, Continental Girbau Inc. Vice President of Sales and Customer Services. “It perfectly fits the needs of mid- and high-volume laundries looking to finish hospitality...

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.—Two bamboo bath vanities created by Native Trails, the eco-chic California company known for its artisan-made kitchen and bath products, were recently recognized with a 2014 GREEN GOOD Design Award, which honors the best in modern green design. Both award recipients—the Amelie Vanity and the —are part of Native Trails’ Renewal Series, a contemporary collection of bamboo bath vanities and mirrors. The Renewal Series combines the inherently sustainable properties of bamboo with modern design.The GREEN GOOD Design Award is sponsored by the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum...

NEW YORK—GROHE America, a division of GROHE AG, the leading provider of sanitary fittings, has appointed Jennifer Humphrey as Director of Hospitality. In this position, Humphrey will be responsible for developing the GROHE relationship with the top global hospitality brands headquartered in the United States. She will develop a best-in-class key account management program for these groups, and will work closely with key international account managers to ensure a unified delivery of GROHE support across the hospitality sector.Humphrey brings extensive industry and sales expertise to the GROHE team. She has worked at building the hospitality divisions for Simmons Bedding,...

SANTA CLARA, CALIF.—WattStopper, a leader in energy-efficient lighting controls, recently announced expansion of its Birmingham, Ala. office, adding new positions to support commercial building control projects throughout the United States and Canada. The added staff includes a newly formed Customer Care group and expansion of the Technical Services Group with new Project Managers, Application Engineers, and Drafters. The expansion solidifies the company’s commitment to position the Birmingham office as a hub for applications and technical support for design professionals specializing in advanced lighting control projects for commercial buildings. “As controls projects continue to grow in importance, they also exhibit...