Profits go down the drain, literally, when water is not conserved. Fortunately, there are many measures that can be taken to reduce consumption–both inside and outside of the hotel building. Green Lodging News highlights the latest news and best practices. Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
The Drought in the Southwest: The Worst in 1,200 Years
Eighteen years ago, I wrote about the dropping water levels of Lake Mead and Lake Powell. Both lakes are fed and connected by the...
Sustainability as a Brand Differentiator at the Conrad New York Downtown
NEW YORK—Sustainability in hospitality has evolved from a compliance-driven initiative into a defining factor in how brands compete. What was once a back-of-house concern...
Verdafero Joins Green Key Global Vendor Program
SAN JOSE, CALIF.—Verdafero, a leading provider of cloud-based utility analytics solutions, sustainability reporting, and professional consulting services, announce its approval as a Preferred Vendor...
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Named One of America’s Greatest Companies
MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. announced it was named one of America’s Greatest Companies 2026. The annual ranking, developed by Newsweek in partnership...
AquaFlow Technologies Helps Businesses Reduce Water, Sewer Costs
POMPANO BEACH, FLA.—AquaFlow Technologies, Inc., a U.S.-based water-efficiency technology company, is helping commercial and industrial property owners address one of their most overlooked recurring...
Rethinking Hospitality: Designing for People, Place, & Planet
When I think about hospitality, the first thing that comes to mind is Southern hospitality, that sense of warmth, welcome, and home. It’s the...
Highlights from Host Hotels & Resort’s 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report
As reported by Green Lodging News, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., the planet’s largest publicly traded lodging real estate investment trust (REIT), just published...
Discover Puerto Rico Launches ‘Keep the Island Singing’ to Encourage Water Stewardship
SAN JUAN, PR—Discover Puerto Rico has launched “Keep the Island Singing,” a new water stewardship initiative designed to raise awareness and provide travelers with practical guidance...
The Environmental Impact Story Behind Artificial Intelligence ‘Progress’
Maybe it has happened to you. You get a sales or service call and quickly realize the person on the other end is not...
Watts Releases its 2025 Sustainability Report
NORTH ANDOVER, MASS.—Watts Water Technologies, Inc.—through its subsidiaries, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of plumbing, heating and water quality products and...
LG Commercial Laundry Makes HITEC Debut
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—LG Electronics USA’s Commercial Laundry division made its debut at the 2026 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), the industry’s largest annual technology...
Highlights from What Will Be the World’s First Zero Carbon Certified Convention Center
As highlighted in my May 22 column and in the article just posted this past week, the Austin Convention Center is one of the...
Green Lodging News Adds Chicago Faucets to Product & Service Directory
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Chicago Faucets to its Green Product & Service Directory in the “Faucets” category. Chicago Faucets is celebrating 125...
The Austin Convention Center: One of the Most Sustainable Public Projects in Austin’s History
AUSTIN, TEXAS—The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) is celebrating a milestone in the redevelopment and expansion project, known as UnconventionalATX, having officially entered the...
Over Half the U.S. Faces Water Crisis: The Case for Water Efficiency
VISTA, CALIF.—Right now, more than 50 percent of the U.S. is experiencing drought conditions, directly impacting over 150 million people across 48 states. According...
FAUCETS
Chicago Faucets
Innovation, Durability, Performance
Chicago Faucets is celebrating 125 years of delivering reliable commercial plumbing products. The company is known for innovation, durability, and water-saving...
Accor Launches Sustainability Innovation Program to Scale Resource-Saving Solutions
PARIS—Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, announces the launch of its Sustainability Innovation Program, a global initiative designed to accelerate the identification, testing and scaling...
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...
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...
My Almost Interview with Our Industry’s First Chief Water Officer
The press release I received on April 20 immediately caught my eye. A certain resort announced its first Chief Water Officer (CWO)—a title I...
