ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added DrinkMore Custom Water to the “Water/Sustainably Packaged” section of the Green Product & Service Directory. DrinkMore Custom Water can produce a 12oz sleek or 16oz digitally printed can in whatever design format you desire. The cans are digitally printed at HartPrint, where the ink-to-can printing technique eliminates needs for sleeves or stickers. Each eco-friendly can is filled with purified water that won the Best Tasting Water in the World at the 35th Annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Competition! DrinkMore Water is a small but mighty business that has been producing purified water...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Food Recovery Network (FRN) announces an exciting milestone as it approaches the recovery of 100,000 pounds of surplus food in partnership with Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. In just over two years, the collaboration has grown to support 10 hunger-fighting partners in the greater D.C. area, providing nearly 85,000 meals. “Our partnership with Gaylord National has proven to be transformative for our community. Each pound of food recovered not only alleviates hunger but also demonstrates the power of collective action,” said Regina Harmon, Executive Director of FRN. “As we near the 100,000-pound mark, we invite everyone to engage...

Xela Pack Sustainable PaperBottle® Packaging for Amenities Xela Pack PaperBottles offer a truly sustainable alternative to plastic bottles and tubes for amenities like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion and more. With only a very thin poly layer, each PaperBottle reduces plastic use by about 92% compared to traditional bottles. Guests will also appreciate the tamper-evident design, which is significantly more hygienic and secure than dispensers. Beyond the PaperBottle, Xela Pack provides secondary packaging options such as door hangers, turn-down cards, kits, bags, and boxes. All items can be custom-made for your brand or specific properties, helping you stand out and enhance...

MIAMI—Groupe GM, a global reference in premium guest amenities, announces an exclusive partnership with the renowned skincare brand myBlend. This collaboration marks myBlend’s first entry into the hotel amenities sector and reflects the brand’s confidence in Groupe GM’s expertise and extensive reach. Together, they introduce a collection that elevates the notion of luxury, wellbeing and memorable guest care. Founded by Dr. Olivier Courtin and part of Groupe Clarins, myBlend is a prestigious beauty house that seamlessly integrates innovation, wellness, and a holistic approach. Dr. Courtin believes that true beauty reflects a harmonious balance between the skin, body, and mind. The brand...

KRABI, THAILAND—The much-anticipated “Fodor’s Finest Hotels 2026” was announced, featuring the 100 “most incredible” hotels and resorts in the world, a prized list that included just 15 hotels in Asia, and only one in Thailand—Banyan Tree Krabi. “We are proud to say that every single property on this list has been vetted by our team of editors and writers,” said U.S.-based Fodor’s, a major publisher of travel guides since 1949, noting that the selection process to narrow down the list to just 100 hotels was at times “brutal and fastidious”. Fodor’s Managing Editor Rachael Levitt said that each property is evaluated on its...

MONTEREY, CALIF.—Portola Hotel & Spa says it’s the first hotel in Monterey County to be recognized as a Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Hotel, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to sustainability and ocean conservation along California’s Central Coast. Surfrider’s Ocean Friendly Hotels program celebrates properties that make meaningful, measurable efforts to protect the ocean and coasts by reducing single-use plastics and conserving water onsite. “Protecting Monterey Bay and our surrounding marine ecosystem has always been at the heart of who we are,” said Janine Chicourrat, Managing Director of Portola Hotel & Spa. “We’re proud to be recognized as a Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly...

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH—Getting lost in the FOG? When your foodservice operation generates all of the “Big 3”—fats, oils, and grease—a one-size-fits-all collection solution can seem out of reach. No more. Frontline International’s FOG Machine is the only equipment you need. It collects FOG waste generated by a wide range of cooking apparatus including cooking oil fryers, combi ovens, convection ovens, and other commercial ovens. This is the answer that large, decentralized foodservice operations have been looking for. Supercenters, malls, sports stadiums with concession stands, conference centers, airports, casinos, colleges and universities, and more can all benefit. It comes from Frontline...

LONDON—Leading hospitality groups including Hilton, Accor, Marriott, Mandarin Oriental and IKEA are now collectively saving more than $100 million a year by cutting food waste across their kitchens—enabled by AI-powered food waste tracking from Winnow. The milestone reflects growing momentum in the sector to address one of hospitality’s most persistent challenges. Globally, food waste represents an estimated $1 trillion in economic loss each year, with $147 billion attributed to surplus food in the U.S. foodservice sector alone (source: UNEP, ReFED). Winnow’s mission is to help the hospitality industry recover $1 billion of that loss by giving chefs the tools to...

KEHL, GERMANY—Bold innovation, measurable impact. A true game-changer for the hospitality industry, ADA Cosmetics Refillution raises the bar for sustainability in hotel bathrooms worldwide. Now the automated, fully traceable refill system is named as a 2025 finalist in the Resources category of the prestigious German Sustainability Award—recognizing a transformative product that is making an impact internationally. Widely recognized across Europe and beyond, the German Sustainability Award (Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis) has established itself as a benchmark for corporate sustainability excellence. Europe’s largest and most respected sustainability award, supported by the German government, is the country’s premier platform for recognizing sustainable product breakthroughs across...

NEW YORK—Boutique Design New York (BDNY) wrapped up at the Javits Center in New York on November 10 after a two-day event that featured 750 exhibitors and drew 16,000 industry professionals. Featured were innovations in boutique hospitality design, including new furniture, lighting, and textiles, and accredited sessions focused on topics like AI, wellness, sustainability, and the future of luxury. In the Best of BDNY Product Design Competition’s Sustainable category, the winner was Daltile’s Panoramic Black Diamond. On the trade show floor there were hundreds of collections with robust sustainability stories. It would be impossible to list them all here but the following...