VISTA, CALIF.—Building owners and managers are encouraged to reduce water consumption and improve water efficiency to reduce operating costs and use water more responsibly. However, many don’t understand which factors in their facilities most impact water usage. Identifying these factors is essential for implementing effective water efficiency strategies. The key factors affecting commercial facility water consumption are the following: Occupancy: The number of people using the facility. Property use: Whether it’s an office building, school, arts center, or similar commercial facility. Landscaping: Native or natural landscaping typically requires less irrigation than non-native options. Food service equipment: Water-using appliances and mechanicals older...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added an Anacove Case Study to the Vendor Case Studies section of its website. The case study details how HDG Legacy, a developer and management company, has benefited from Anacove’s unique AI- and Cloud-powered Smart Thermostats, Leak Detection and Asset Management systems. “We started using Anacove Smart Thermostats in July 2024 at the Holiday Inn Express Crystal River, and based on historical data and usage, electricity costs on our utility bills are 35.94 percent lower per occupied room,” says Navroz F. Saju, Founder and Principal at HDG Legacy. “The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Silver...

Innovative Smart Thermostats, Water Leak Detection & Asset Management Systems Help Hotel Group to Operate More Sustainably & Efficiently in a Challenging Market. SAN DIEGO—With a reputation for uncompromising integrity, HDG Legacy is an experienced voice in the hospitality industry for those looking to build, own, and operate hotels. As both a respected developer and preferred management company, the Legacy team employs its core values of teamwork, communication, innovation, leadership and resourcefulness, and has an established reputation for positively impacting the hospitality sector. Currently, Legacy manages and maintains nine hotels that it owns, with its tenth opening July 2025. A commitment to improving...

Green Lodging News reported earlier this week that Choice Hotels International, Inc. had released its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report covers the fiscal year of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Choice is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, with over 7,500 hotels representing more than 650,000 rooms in 46 countries and territories. Choice’s sustainability strategy and initiatives, many of which align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), demonstrate its commitment to being a responsible steward for people and the planet. “We are committed to propelling the success of others and building a...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Arlo Washington DC, which opened in November 2024 as Arlo Hotels’ seventh location nationwide, has achieved LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This recognition highlights the hotel’s dedication to sustаinable development, environmental care, and effіcient operations in the heart of the nation’s capital. LEED Certification is the world’s most widely used green building rating system and an international symbol of excellence. Through design, construction, and operations practices that improve environmental and human health, LEED-certified buildings are helping to make the world more sustainable. The property’s sustainability elements include a 6,000-square-foot green roof with a 12,000-gallon cistern, which captures...

SINGAPORE—Banyan Group, a leader in sustainable hospitality, unveils its 2024 Sustainability Report—One Banyan, One Sustainable Future. The 19th edition reports on the Group’s advancements in driving action and impact across key environmental, social, and economic dimensions, reaffirming sustainability as a core foundation of its business. Guided by its founding mission of “Embracing the Environment, Empowering People” and the belief that travel can be a force for good, the Group’s key progress in 2024 includes: Accelerating decarbonization and energy transition: In line with its ongoing commitment to addressing the business’ environmental impact, Banyan Group continued to invest in energy-efficient infrastructure and on-site renewable energy. Upgrades in lighting...

WARSAW—Diversey, a Solenis company, announces Diego Roggero, General Manager of Portrait Milano, as the recipient of the 2025 Sustainability Award, presented in collaboration with the European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA). Roggero’s visionary leadership has redefined what sustainability can look like in the luxury sector. At the heart of Milan, in a restored 16th-century seminary, Portrait Milano has become a model for circular hospitality. Examples of their great work include: Reviving Ancient Ingenuity: Rainwater Reuse Cuts Irrigation Water Use by 70 percent—Drawing inspiration from the building’s history as a self-sufficient seminary, the hotel brought a centuries-old cistern back to life. Now holding up to...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News welcomes H2O Connected to its Green Product & Service Directory in the Toilets/Leak Detection category. Multi-patented, AHLA and HITEC award-winning LeakAlertor Wireless PRO, by H2O Connected detects, alerts, diagnoses, and quantifies water waste through tank-toilets. It sends text messages for urgent issues, work orders weekly for all issues, and provides water usage and waste analytics through a dashboard. This 24/7 monitoring system installs in less than a minute per toilet and tells maintenance what to fix. The five-year warranty includes the battery. Capex and Opex pricing options available. Positive ROI typically within three to 14...

H2O Connected Save Water & Boost NOI Multi-patented, AHLA and HITEC award-winning LeakAlertor Wireless PRO, by H2O Connected detects, alerts, diagnoses, and quantifies water waste through tank-toilets. It sends text messages for urgent issues, work orders weekly for all issues, and provides water usage and waste analytics though a dashboard. This 24/7 monitoring system installs in less than a minute per toilet and tells maintenance what to fix. 5-year warranty, including the battery. Capex and Opex pricing options. Positive ROI typically within 3-14 months. Made in the USA. Management platform integration available. Call (877) 532-5253. H2O Connected » Email for Details »     Anacove A Leading...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Sustainability is no longer an optional consideration for the hospitality industry—it is a business imperative. With buildings accounting for 1 percent of global carbon emissions and hotels producing significantly more energy usage than other types of structures, the call for sustainable practices in hospitality has never been louder. According to Booking.com, 83 percent of travelers believe sustainable travel is essential, and the demand for eco-friendly hospitality is growing dramatically. This article explores the importance of sustainability in the hospitality industry, showcases real-life examples of sustainable practices in action, and highlights key trends and strategies hotels with a sustainability mindset can adopt...