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: 
Skyrocketing Water Bills Drive Building Managers to Waterless Urinals
VISTA, CALIF.—Water costs are rising fast—and building managers are responding by ditching the flush.
A February 2026 survey by Waterless Co., Inc. asked building managers across...
MGM Resorts’ Work to Assist Employee At-Home Water Conservation is Big Success
As I am writing this column, spring will arrive. For Nevada residents, 55,000 of whom work for MGM Resorts International, the new season follows...
USALI 12 & Water: What Hotels Need to Know About Water Reporting
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Water is a utility cost that is tied to nearly every operational process in a hotel, from guestrooms and kitchens to cooling towers,...
Green Globe Gold Awarded to Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
CANNES, FRANCE—Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes was recently awarded Green Globe Gold certification, acknowledging five consecutive years of continued improvement in its sustainable management...
Centara Leads Fight Against Climate Change in the Maldives
BANGKOK—Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is playing a leading role in the critical fight against climate change in the Maldives, by...
AHLA Food & Beverage, Responsible Stay Summits Set for March 3 to 4
TYSONS CORNER, VA.—The AHLA Food & Beverage Summit will take place on Tuesday, March 3 and will be followed on March 4 by the...
USALI 12 & Water: What Hotels Need to Know About Water Reporting
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Water is a utility cost that is tied to nearly every operational process in a hotel, from guestrooms and kitchens to cooling towers,...
Green Lodging News Adds Bradley Co. as Founding Sponsor
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added the Bradley Company as a Founding Sponsor at the Bronze level. For more than 100 years, Bradley has been a...
Kohler Introduces Anthem EvoCycle Smart Shower
KOHLER, WIS.—Kohler, a global leader of innovative sustainable solutions, debuts Anthem EvoCycle smart shower, a recirculating dual-mode system that delivers up to 80 percent...
BRADLEY COMPANY
Bradley: Designing Washrooms for Hygiene, Durability, & Long-Term Sustainability
For more than 100 years, Bradley Company has been a leader in advanced commercial washroom solutions...
USALI 12 & Energy: Understanding the New Reporting Framework
NATIONAL REPORT—The 12th Revised Edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) establishes a structured framework for energy, water, and...
LiveSoil Introduces Microbe-Rich Soil That Cuts Golf Course Water Use
LONG ISLAND, N.Y.—LiveSoil introduced and demonstrated its proprietary microbe-rich living soil at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Conference and Trade Show,...
Sustainable Bathroom Upgrades for Eco-Conscious Hotels
NATIONAL REPORT—As a hotel manager, you know that utility bills and maintenance can quickly add up. Water and energy consumption, in particular, can be...
AI’s Thirst for Water: A Looming Crisis for the Cleaning Industry
VISTA, CALIF.—The explosive growth of artificial intelligence data centers is about to hit the professional cleaning industry with a potential water scarcity crisis that...
Ecolab Earns Double ‘A’ Rating from CDP
ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital...
Hari Hong Kong Secures EarthCheck Silver Status for Sustainability Measures
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...
Banyan Group Marks Global 100th Milestone with Opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort
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...
Zurn Elkay No. 45 on List of America’s Most Responsible Companies
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...
Understanding AI & Its Water Consumption
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...
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Recognized by TIME for Sustainable Growth
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...
