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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: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.
HANDWASHING SOLUTIONS/TOUCHLESS
Bradley Company
Advanced Touchless Handwashing Solutions
Bradley’s touchless handwashing solutions provide high durability, low maintenance and advanced sensing for smooth, reliable handwashing in commercial washrooms.
All-in-one WashBar® models with touch-free soap, faucet and dryer eliminate all handwashing and drying touchpoints. Available in a variety of sleek models and finishes, the WashBar is designed to work with the basin to keep water contained with no dripping on floors.
Matching Verge™ soap dispensers and faucets are also available in a stunning selection of styles and finishes to complement any washroom design. These touchless handwashing pairs convey a beautiful aesthetic and unify the look of today’s...
Auto-Chlor Features Compact AC TALL Space Maker Dish Machine
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF.—Auto-Chlor System, a national leader in energy-efficient dishwasher production, installation, and service, presents the innovative AC TALL Space Maker Dish Machine, a key player in its advanced dishwashing technology range. Boasting a compact footprint of just 22” x 24” (occupying a mere 2.24 square feet), this dishwasher is designed to save 75 percent more space compared to conventional dish machines. This space efficiency makes it an optimal choice for environments with limited space but a high demand for efficient dishwashing.
What sets the AC TALL Space Maker apart is its unique open front-loading door and a taller build,...
Alternatives to the Bathroom Towel Provide Lots of Savings
Cutting down on laundry volume has been the focus of our industry for decades now with the now standard towel/linen replacement opt-out programs. Only recently, however, has there been chatter about eliminating some towels entirely. In the past year I have run across several suppliers that are aiming to do just that.
At this past fall’s Boutique Design New York, Magic Stone introduced its antibacterial bathmat made from natural stone that goes from wet to dry in seconds. According to the company, it can reduce annual expenditure on traditional floor towel bathmats by over 80 percent annually. The bathmats can...
WINT Builds on Success of 2023 to Accelerate Growth & Innovation
NEW YORK—As organizations around the world face rising costs related to water damage and increased focus on water sustainability, WINT Water Intelligence is building on its success in 2023 to continue solving these challenges for insurance, construction, facilities, and property management companies.
In 2023, WINT helped over 400 leading global enterprises mitigate water damage and reduce their environmental footprint; these customers saved a total of 652 million gallons of water which would have resulted in the release of 22,000 metric tons of carbon emissions. In addition, WINT’s solutions prevented over 900 water damage incidents with a total damage potential of tens...
Host Hotels & Resorts Builds on Strong History of Environmental Efficiency
BETHESDA, MD.—For many years Host Hotels & Resorts has been recognized for its ongoing sustainability leadership, and justifiably so. It was the first hospitality company and one of the first 20 companies globally to have its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
“ is very important,” says Michael Chang, Vice President of Energy and Sustainability for Host Hotels & Resorts. “It is prioritized by the investor community. It signals that your goals are credible.”
Of its portfolio of 77 hotels, 11 are LEED certified. “Our sustainable financing strategies enable our responsible investment in LEED-certified...
Green Lodging News Adds Banyan Water Case Study to Website
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added a Banyan Water case study to the Vendor Case Studies section of its website. The case study details how Banyan Water was able to help Hospitality Investors Trust, Inc. (HIT REIT) reduce water consumption and costs across its 50 properties. Banyan Water’s ability to track water usage in real time and prevent waste resulted in 10,523,385 gallons of water saved, a 72 percent reduction in water costs, and a two-year expected payback. A total of 514 water leaks were identified.
A lack of real-time data, increased systems issues, and untracked water usage left HIT...
Banyan Water Reduces HIT REIT’s Water Costs by 72% Across 10 Properties
Success Metrics:
10,523,385 gallons of water saved
72% reduction in water costs
2-year expected payback
Company Introduction:
Hospitality Investors Trust, Inc. (HIT REIT) is a real estate investment trust with a diversified portfolio of hotel properties across the United States. Looking for a way to reduce water consumption and cost across their properties, HIT REIT needed a partner who could help them track their water usage in real-time and prevent waste.
Portfolio Stats:
Industry: Hospitality
Active Properties: 50
Leaks Detected: 514
“We clearly see the results and financial benefits of this partnership. We now have unmatched water and system insights into our...
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Awarded LEED Gold Certification
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF.—Shashi Hotel, a premier urban resort nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley in Mountain View, California by Shashi Group, announced that it has been awarded LEED Gold certification by USGBC. LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence. Through design, construction and operational practices that improve environmental and human health, LEED-certified buildings are helping to make the world more sustainable.
“At Shashi Hotel, our goal has always been to provide guests with the best customer experience possible, while also solidifying ourselves as the most disruptive and empowering technologically driven lodging...
IHG & Zhancheng Tourism Development Announce InterContinental Sabah Kota Kinabalu Resort
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA—IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces the eco-friendly InterContinental Sabah Kota Kinabalu Resort, in partnership with leading Taipei real estate broker Zhancheng Tourism Development, a subsidiary of Sinyi Realty Inc., a listed real estate brokerage company in Taipei.
The 450-room new-build beachfront resort, located in Kota Kinabalu, capital of Sabah state in northern Borneo, marks a new milestone in the impressive growth of IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Malaysia.
Opening in 2027, InterContinental Sabah Kota Kinabalu Resort will adopt environmentally friendly practices throughout its design, construction and operations, and provide guests with immersive, close-to-nature stays through experiences that value, protect...
Developers of The Heavens Take Dome-Style Approach to Eco-luxury
CEDAR CREEK, TEXAS—When the developers of the new eco-luxury hotel located about 20 minutes from downtown Austin describe their new property as being “heavenly,” they are not kidding. The hotel, which consists of 12 dome-style villas, a 200,000-gallon natural water pool, and restaurant is called “The Heavens.”
Set to open in mid-2025, each villa is named after a constellation and features handcrafted stained-glass windows, bottle artwork on the ceiling representing the constellation, and reclaimed cedar wood furnishings. Developer Dan Mages says four of the villas are completed and the rough plumbing has been completed for the fifth one.
“We call them...