NIANTIC, CONN.—INNCOM International Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of guestroom automation systems for the international lodging industry, has enhanced the functionality of its newest solution—a design-centric energy management solution made of recyclable glass that controls room temperature, lighting and more. The complete Glass Series Smart Digital Thermostat, Switch and Tabletop Controller set are on display in booth 3232 at the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show in New York. “Since the initial launch of the INNCOM Glass Series in June, we have enhanced this ‘green’ solution to be even more interactive for guests and energy-efficient for hotels,” said INNCOM...

SAN DIEGO—Koni Corp. and KOJO Worldwide, leading suppliers of soft goods to the hospitality industry, have established a partnership with Lenzing Fibers, Inc. to develop eco-friendly bedding, drapery, bath and spa products for hotel and resort properties. Koni Corp. and KOJO Worldwide have offered products made from organic cotton, bamboo, recycled and recyclable polyester for some time, but will now make available items made from Lenzing’s Modal and TENCEL fibers, which are 100 percent natural and biodegradable. Both TENCEL and Lenzing Modal are derived from wood pulp cellulose extracted from trees harvested from sustainable forests. The Lenzing partnership demonstrates Koni...

MURRIETA, CALIF.—Green Globe International, Inc., the worldwide owner of the Green Globe brand, an international green brand for travel and tourism, announced an initial agreement to utilize Green Globe standards in a co-branding relationship with Green Hotel Certification, which is owned by Green Certifications, Inc. Under terms of the agreement, Green Certifications, Inc., which has developed benchmarking and certification systems for use in identifying compliance with green, sustainability standards, and Green Globe International, whose Green Globe brand is used in benchmarking and certification applications worldwide, will work together to co-brand and sell the dual certification to tourism properties, including...

LARKSPUR, CALIF.—Advanced Telemetry, LLC, a company committed to resource conservation, has recently introduced EcoView Commercial, a proprietary, next generation climate control and resource management solution for commercial applications. The EcoView system is designed to help business owners control energy and water costs and reduce the environmental impacts of running their businesses. The simple-to-install system empowers users to easily and effectively monitor and manage resource consumption. “As economic pressures grow, energy costs rise, profit margins shrink, and environmental responsibility becomes more vital, we are offering businesses a solution to easily reduce the costly waste of energy and other resources,” said Gus...

PORTLAND, ORE.—Save Your World, the first company in the United States to launch a personal care product line infused with organic yerba maté and organic aloe vera, has announced a distribution partnership with American Hotel Register Company for its eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, soap, and body wash. By offering guests Save Your World personal care products in hotel rooms, the hotel and hotel guest can help to preserve one of the most precious resources on the planet—our rainforests. “Every guest who stays in a hotel room for just one night, and who uses the Save Your World...

SHOREWOOD, ILL.— MJSI, Inc. announced that it will be conducting on-going demonstrations of its water-saving line of HydroWorks toilet improvement products at booth 1028 at the 2008 International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show. The HydroClean toilet fill valve was introduced to the hotel industry less than a year ago and is now in use in eight out of the 10 top hotel companies. It saves water, time and money. Most toilets, even low-flow 1.6 gallon per flush (gpf) toilets, waste a lot of water. Invented by a fourth generation plumber, the HydroClean is the only toilet fill valve that eliminates the...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes LEDgen Lighting, Inc. as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Marion, Ind.-based LEDgen Lighting is a full-service distributor, retailer and installer of decorative lighting products featuring energy-efficient LEDs (light emitting diodes). For holiday lighting displays, the company is featuring innovative LED string lights, rope lights, replacement bulbs and accessories. LEDgen LED lighting products feature commercial grade hardware, designer shapes and colors. For additional information, call (800) 788-9627, e-mail jowen@ledgenlighting.com, or go to www.ledgenlighting.com.

LANSING, MICH.—Strong hospitality businesses are built on an ethical foundation. The second edition of Ethics in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, recently published by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, offers readers a framework for critically thinking about ethical issues, and then provides numerous case studies from all aspects of hospitality operations to show how to apply ethical theories to sound business decisions. The book, written by Karen Lieberman, Ph.D., R.D., of Johnson & Wales University; and Bruce Nissen, Ph.D., of Florida International University, presents four traditional ethical theories, and then applies them to a number of common...

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL.—Lime Energy and Harrah’s Rincon Resort and Casino announced they have completed an energy efficiency retrofit project that produces significant benefits to the resort and to the environment. The project includes new light emitting diode (LED) technology in elevators, recessed downlights and outdoor signage. Lighting with LED uses about 1/7th to 1/10th the energy of standard lighting and lasts at least 10 times longer, to significantly reduce maintenance costs. In addition to utility bill savings, the permanent reduction of 2 million kilowatt-hours per year in energy use generates the following environmental benefits each year: • Avoids the emission of...

HIGHLAND PARK, ILL.—Hotels and spas looking for low maintenance, high performance and high design air purifiers have not had much of choice until now, according to Steve Tilkin, principal at T2 Site Amenities. Winner of many design awards, the air purifier by LightAir removes practically all airborne impurities including viruses, bacteria, dust, allergens, pet dander, pollen, and mold. Tilkin mentioned that many hotel properties have had poor experiences with other air purfiers that required high maintenance or released ozone. The LightAir product however, requires minimal maintenance. There are no filters to clean or replace. The housekeeping staff just cleans the...