HONG KONG—The Hari Hong Kong has achieved EarthCheck Silver status in recognition of its broad spectrum of sustainability initiatives, placing the Wan Chai hotel among the globe’s most eco-friendly travel and tourism operators. To achieve and maintain Silver Certified accreditation with EarthCheck, a leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group, the hotel must be independently audited annually and meet stringent requirements across key performance areas. The hotel’s potable water consumption for the audited year of 2024 was 204.2L per guest night. That figure is just over half of the regional average of 361L per guest night, and below what EarthCheck deems...

SINGAPORE—Banyan Group, an independent global hospitality company, and Mandai Wildlife Group announce the grand opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. Owned by Mandai Wildlife Group, the resort marks Banyan Group’s debut in Singapore and is a key addition to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the city-state’s wildlife and nature destination. “As we mark our 100th hotel with our first in Singapore, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree represents a deeply meaningful homecoming. It brings together our legacy of design-led hospitality with our commitment to stewardship and shared impact,” said Eddy See, President and CEO, Banyan Group. “Here, guests are invited to slow down, reconnect...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. was named by Newsweek and Statista as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2026. Of the 600 companies making the list, Zurn Elkay ranked No. 45 overall, No. 6 in the Capital Goods sector and No. 1 among 16 companies based in Wisconsin. “Clean water is the world’s most valuable natural resource, and as a leader in solving complex water challenges, we take our responsibility as water stewards seriously,” said Todd A. Adams, Chairman and CEO of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. “This recognition serves as validation of our guiding principle to ‘Simply Do the Right Thing,’ the...

VISTA, CALIF.—AI data center water consumption is creating an unprecedented crisis in the United States. Data centers powering artificial intelligence systems consumed approximately 17 billion gallons of water in 2023, with projections showing water usage will surge to 68 billion gallons by 2028—a staggering 300 percent increase in just five years. “Never in the history of this country has demand for water increased so dramatically in such a short time,” says Klaus Reichardt, CEO and Founder of Waterless Co., Inc. “This water consumption crisis will obviously reshape utility costs for businesses and consumers nationwide.” How Much Water Does AI Actually Use? Data...

MILWAUKEE—TIME named Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation to its list of the World’s Best Companies - Sustainable Growth 2026 for the second consecutive year. TIME’s list ranks the top 500 companies based on their ability to deliver strong financial results while driving long-term, environmentally responsible growth. Zurn Elkay ranked No. 229 overall, No. 40 among U.S.-based companies, No. 31 among Industry peers and No. 1 in Wisconsin. “This recognition underscores the strength of our business strategy and commitment to sustainability,” said Todd A. Adams, Chairman and CEO of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. “We’re focused on creating meaningful impact: advancing our role as a...

VISTA, CALIF.—Artificial intelligence is creating an unprecedented water crisis. Data centers powering AI systems consumed approximately 17 billion gallons of water in 2023, a figure projected to surge to 68 billion gallons by 2028, a nearly 300 percent increase in just five years. “Never in the history of this country has demand for water increased so dramatically in such a short time,” says Klaus Reichardt, CEO of Waterless Co., Inc. “This will obviously reshape utility costs.” Why AI Needs So Much Water Data centers require massive amounts of water to cool the processors running AI systems. Each AI interaction, for example a...

For those of you not familiar with Summit Hotel Properties, Inc., it is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning premium-branded hotels with efficient operating models primarily in the upscale segment of the lodging industry. As of December 31, 2024, the company’s portfolio consisted of 97 hotels, 53 of which were wholly owned, with a total of 14,557 guestrooms located in 25 states. As a REIT, Summit Hotel Properties partners with premium hotel brands, including Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corp., InterContinental Hotels Group and leading third-party property management companies to operate its lodging...

MILWAUKEE—TIME named Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. to its list of America’s Growth Leaders 2026. This ranking highlights the top 500 U.S.-based companies in demonstrating exceptional growth, financial stability and stock performance by creating lasting impact in the competitive global landscape. “From our founding in 1900, we’ve built our legacy on an innovative product portfolio that enables our customers to efficiently and effectively address water-related challenges,” said Todd A. Adams, Chairman and CEO of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. “Our 2,600 associates apply our Zurn Elkay Business System (ZEBS) operating philosophy to deliver world-class performance and continuous improvement with speed, scalability and consistency...

MILWAUKEE—Newsweek named Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation to its list of America’s Greenest Companies 2026. This recognition highlights 450 U.S.-based companies that have made the most impressive efforts to minimize their negative impact on the environment, and Zurn Elkay was included for the second consecutive year. “We envision a more sustainable future for clean water, the most important natural resource in the world, as we deliver customer-focused solutions that make clean water more accessible and sustainable,” said Todd A. Adams, Chairman and CEO of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. “This recognition validates our progress towards our sustainability goals within our own operations, including...

MALDIVES—Green Lodging News was recently approached to learn more about the environmental efforts at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. The following are the results of questions presented by Green Lodging News to Shoaib Siddiqui, Assistant Chief Engineer at the resort. 1. In what year did the property open? 2019 2. How many employees? 290 3. What plastics have been eliminated to qualify the resort as being free of single-use plastic? For example, is water now available in glass bottles? Another form? Are bathroom amenities available in pump dispensers? What other single-use plastics have been eliminated and why is it so important to do that? From...