From the guestroom to the loading dock, waste is a perpetual challenge for hoteliers. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce waste—through intelligent purchasing, packaging, recycling and education. Got a great idea about how to turn green into gold? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
Tarkett Launches Transcribe Carpet Tile & Luxury Vinyl Tile Collection
SOLON, OHIO—From ancient etchings to contemporary icons, human beings have always had an enduring instinct to communicate through marks and symbols. Now, Tarkett is bringing...
The Buffet Paradox: Why Abundance Is Costing Hotels More
NATIONAL REPORT—There is a quiet contradiction at the heart of hotel food and beverage operations. The buffet, that celebrated symbol of hospitality, generosity, and...
Portola Hotel & Spa Earns LEED Gold Certification, Reinforcing Its Legacy as Central California’s Leading Sustainable Hotel
MONTEREY, CALIF.—Portola Hotel & Spa announced that it has earned LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, one of the most widely recognized...
Restaurant Technologies Names Alissa Partee President & CEO
MINNEAPOLIS—Following an extensive multiyear succession planning process, Restaurant Technologies’ (RTI) Board of Directors has unanimously appointed current Chief Operations Officer (COO) Alissa Partee as President and CEO, effective July...
What Building Managers Can Learn from a Sustainable English Pub
VISTA, CALIF.—For commercial cleaning professionals and facility managers, implementing sustainability initiatives is no longer just an environmental choice—it is a proven strategy to directly...
RiverTrail Beerworks Brews a Better Guest Experience—Right Down to the Restroom
Designing Every Detail of the Customer Journey
A recent global survey conducted by renowned consumer research firm MetrixLab found that 80 percent of people would...
Nalgene Outdoor Introduces Fresh Flow Straw Bottle
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Nalgene Outdoor introduces the Fresh Flow straw bottle, a new addition to its reusable bottle collection designed to give fans more ways to hydrate...
Tarkett Expands Vinyl Offering with New Visual, Broadened Palette
SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has expanded its homogeneous vinyl sheet and tile offering with the introduction of Melodia...
Hands-Free Cooking Oil Handling for National Safety Month
CLEVELAND, OHIO—This June marks the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month, an observance from the National Safety Council dedicated to “keeping people safe from...
In Our News Blog Spotlight: Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
Search “Kimpton” on Green Lodging News—for Kimpton Hotels—and you will find a long list of articles highlighting the brand’s environmental efforts going all the...
Anurak Lodge in Thailand Embraces ‘4Cs’ in Its Regenerative Travel Quest
THAILAND—Anurak Lodge, a 19-key nature-based ecolodge located on the edge of Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand, has published its 2025 Impact Report.
The...
Hoteliers Using Winnow’s AI Saving $100 Million in Food Waste Annually
LONDON—Hilton, Accor, Marriott, Mandarin Oriental, and IKEA are among the hospitality groups collectively saving more than $100 million per year in food costs by...
HD Expo Show Floor Highlights—From Rice Husks to Recycling Services
I attended HD Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas this past week. It was a busy time for the hospitality...
IHG Hotels & Resorts and OzHarvest Surpass One Million Meals Milestone
AUSTRALIA—IHG Hotels & Resorts and OzHarvest have surpassed one million meals delivered to people in need through their long-standing partnership in Australia, marking a...
PM Hotel Group Releases 2025 Annual Sustainability Report
CHEVY CHASE, MD.—PM Hotel Group, a hotel management company based in the Washington D.C. metro area, announces the release of its eighth annual sustainability...
Royalton Hotels & Resorts Pledges Sustainable Future with Full Program Implementation by 2030
ST. MICHAEL, BARBADOS—Royalton Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of the Royalton Sustainability Standards, a company-wide initiative that formalizes its long-term environmental and social...
What Are Hotel Buffets Really Serving—Experience or Excess?
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—During a family trip to Seychelles last February, I found myself standing in front of a hotel breakfast buffet that was as impressive...
Dusit Hotels & Resorts Joins GSTC in Support of Sustainable Hospitality Worldwide
BANGKOK, THAILAND—Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel management arm of Dusit International, has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, marking a significant step in...
Bradley Expands Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Bradley Company announces the expansion of its popular Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection with four new accessory models designed to increase restroom design options while...
Tarkett Releases 2025 Sustainability Statement
SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, released its 2025 Sustainability Statement, audited by independent third parties and published...
