GOLDACH, SWITZERLAND—The 5th Annual World Air Quality Report reveals alarming details of the world’s most polluted countries, territories, and regions in 2022. For this year’s report, data from more than 30,000 air quality monitoring stations across 7,323 locations in 131 countries, territories, and regions was analyzed by IQAir’s air quality scientists. Key Findings from the Report: The most polluted city in the U.S. was Coffeyville, Kansas. The most polluted major U.S. city was Columbus, Ohio, followed by Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Dallas California was home to 10 of the 15 most polluted cities in the U.S. Las Vegas was deemed the cleanest major city...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Hotel Warehouse announced its increase in client partnerships with hotel managers, hoteliers, and homeowners throughout the United States. As a nationwide hotel supply store, the business provides bulk, wholesale hotel essentials for hospitality industry professionals and homeowners while also remaining as budget friendly as possible. Their well-stocked warehouse contains all necessary bedding, bathroom, furniture, housekeeping, and kitchen supplies so hotels and similar establishments can properly care for guests. Hotel Warehouse is considered a fast-growing online wholesale supplier of hotel, restaurant, and guestroom supplies. Hotel Warehouse provides affordable, high-quality hotel supplies to help clients maintain excellent customer relations and a well-equipped staff. The...

DUBLIN, OHIO—As the hospitality industry continues to recover from the effects of Covid-19, Selective Micro Technologies (SMT) has responded by offering new products to streamline and expedite some sanitizing and cleaning processes. These products were developed knowing that hotels and hospitality are experiencing challenges in attracting and retaining staff. “Selective Micro Technologies built these new configurations after extensive research with our hospitality partners,” says Alex Kelley, Director Development. Two new products address the need for quick room turnaround: the Clobberizer room deodorizer and CleanAir for ice machines. The Clobberizer room deodorizer rapidly releases pure ClO2 gas that will quickly and permanently...

AMBLER, PA.—Bradford White Corp., an industry-leading American manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, will showcase its innovative, high-quality solutions for the restaurant facility management industry at the Restaurant Facility Management Association Annual Conference in San Antonio March 21 to 23. “We’re looking forward to highlighting the reliable, powerful and efficient products we offer to help restaurant facilities management professionals thrive and grow in this dynamic industry,” said Carl Pinto, Jr., Senior Director of Marketing Communications for Bradford White. “RFMA provides a unique opportunity for the leaders and experts to connect and share insights that are driving the industry.” The RFMA Annual...

TARRYTOWN, N.Y.—Nightfood, a company pioneering the sleep-friendly nighttime snacking category, announced that Sonesta International Hotels Corp. is the first hotel company to introduce sleep friendly Nightfood ice cream pints across multiple brands. Sonesta launched Nightfood into approximately 160 managed Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, and Sonesta Simply Suites properties nationwide during the recent Sleep Awareness Week. Sonesta is the eighth largest hotel company in the United States, with approximately 1,200 properties totaling 100,000 guestrooms across 17 brands in eight countries. This launch is part of Sonesta’s ongoing corporate-level commitment to guest sleep and wellness. “At Sonesta, we recognize sleep is the...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a global leader in sustainable and innovative flooring solutions, has updated its iD Latitude LVT line to feature a total of 72 designs. Available in three volumes—iD Latitude Woods, Stones, and Abstracts—the collection offers a breadth of design possibilities for education, workplace, and healthcare spaces. “iD Latitude brings the full trifecta: great design, lasting performance and practical affordability,” said Ben Elliott, Senior Product Manager for Tarkett North America. “Our latest updates to the collection offer modern wood, stone and abstract patterns that support the vision for every space.” iD Latitude Woods mimic the look and feel of natural wood grain,...

PHILADELPHIA—Aramark, a global leader in food and facilities management, announced that it has entered into an equitable alliance with Triple B Hospitality Group (Triple B), a Black-owned leader in human-centric hospitality, to bring new avenues of value to Aramark Workplace Experience Group clients who want to empower their people and communities, to overcome labor challenges, and to drive more equitable impact from their businesses. The alliance will support Aramark’s commitment to building more effective partnerships with women- and minority-owned businesses, bridging gaps in economic impact, and linking talented people to stronger, longer-term workplace opportunities. Founded by three seasoned hospitality industry professionals, Triple B is powered...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Nora Lighting, a leading provider of lighting solutions, announced the release of its latest catalog, showcasing the newest additions to its comprehensive range of lighting solutions. The catalog, titled “The Book,” features a selection of commercial and residential lighting fixtures, including LED downlights, track lighting, linear lighting, pendants, and more. Each product is designed to provide superior performance, energy efficiency, and style, making it easy for architects, interior designers, and contractors to find the perfect solution for their projects. “Our new catalog represents our commitment to providing our customers with the best lighting solutions in the industry,” said Jilla Farzan,...

LOS ANGELES—Lettuce Grow introduced the Farmstand Nook, the second edition of its flagship product, designed to make it even easier to grow produce indoors, in tight spaces and across seasons. With enhancements including a smaller tank and fully integrated grow lights, the Farmstand Nook empowers any chef to grow the best ingredients just steps from their stovetop. The Farmstand Nook simultaneously grows 20 plants among four levels, comes with integrated proprietary LED grow lights and, as is the case with the flagship Farmstand, is manufactured utilizing upcycled materials. New plant maintenance features, including newly designed Grow Cups and Sleeves, and digital...

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY—Henkel published its 32nd Sustainability Report, outlining its performance and progress on implementing its sustainability strategy and targets. In a highly challenging market environment, the company was able, among other things, to drive progress in sustainability in many key dimensions, by further reducing its CO2-emissions and expanding its social engagement. “I cannot recall a year in the recent past in which the overall business environment was so challenging for our company. The war in Ukraine has deeply shaken us and has far-reaching consequences. It has shaped the economic environment, particularly the energy crisis and higher raw material prices. But...