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L’Heure Bleue Designed with Respect for Environment
LOS ANGELES—L’Heure Bleue, the eco-chic resort of Nosy Be, in Madagascar, has been created as a model for sustainable tourism: Everything is designed from the outset, in a spirit of respect for the environment and sustainable development, in harmony with local people. L’Heure Bleue was recently awarded Green Globe certification.“L’Heure Bleue wants to demonstrate that another type of tourism is achievable, based on ethical values and respect,” said Yves Benouaich, general manager. “We would like to prove that responsible tourism brings together pleasure and well-being, without impacting on the quality of services and benefits. We are committed to fight...
Eleven New York Hotels Aim to Reduce Water Use by 5 Percent
NEW YORK CITY—Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Carter Strickland, CEO of NYC & Company George Fertitta, and CEO of the Hotel Association of New York City Joseph E. Spinnato announced that eleven of the city’s premier hotels have joined the New York City Hotel Water Conservation Challenge. As part of the challenge, each hotel will reduce their annual water consumption by 5 percent and thereby save a total of approximately 13 million gallons of water each year. Commercial buildings in New York City, and hotels in particular, represent a significant opportunity for water and financial savings because they...
Courtyard By Marriott Specifies Gerber’s Wicker Park
WOODRIDGE, ILL.—Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC announced its Wicker Park toilet is now one of the top, exclusive guestroom specified toilets in all Marriott Courtyard Hotels for renovations and new construction.This WaterSense certified product operates at 1.28 gallons per flush and provides significant water savings over older, more traditional products in the marketplace. These toilets will save Marriott more than 20 percent in water usage, equating to millions of gallons.According to Gary Cardono, Gerber’s director of hospitality sales, Marriott and Gerber have had a longstanding relationship and have worked closely on developing the specification.
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Alto-Shaam Introduces New Drop-in Hot Wells
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Expanding on its line of hot and cold food wells, Alto-Shaam has added the Drop-in Hot Wells with Large Flange (HWLF) to match the Cold Well flange profiles for countertop and décor consistency.The HWLF's are available in sizes ranging from a single full-size hotel pan up to five pans wide and accommodate 2" (51mm), 4" (102mm) or 6" (162mm) deep pans. Halo Heat wraps around the food well, radiating from the recessed surface, providing greater ambient surface temperature control. The adjustable thermostat provides hot holding temperature flexibility, and the hot well can be used with an existing...
Speakman Adds Kevin Mayer as National Sales Manager
NEW CASTLE, DEL.—Speakman recently introduced Kevin Mayer as their new national sales manager. He will be responsible for growing the commercial and specification channel at Speakman. All of Speakman’s regional managers will directly report to Mayer. In addition, he will also be directly managing all West Coast specification reps.“The salesman in me drives towards delivering the company sales plan and solid growth in all categories,” Mayer said. “Putting a market plan in place and achieving the measured goals is the fun part of the job. Most of all, I look forward to developing the people on my team. I...
Gerber Adds Faucets to Viper Collection
WOODRIDGE, ILL.—Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC has added several kitchen and bath faucets to its Viper Collection, previously known for its high performance toilets. The Viper kitchen faucets come in three configurations: pull-out, single handle and single handle with side spray. Each of the faucets feature a ceramic disc cartridge with temperature limit stops to ensure quality and safety, a solid lever handle and an aerator that ensures a flow rate of 2.2 gallons per minute at 60 psi. Faucets are available in chrome and stainless steel finishes.The new bath products in the Viper line offer a full suite of...
Moen Names V.P, General Manager of Commercial Unit
NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO—Moen Inc. announced the promotion of Kevin Campbell to vice president and general manager of its Commercial Business Unit, effective immediately. The announcement was made by Mike Bauer, president of Moen’s U.S. businesses.In his new role, Campbell will be responsible for setting the vision and strategic direction for Moen’s commercial faucet business. Campbell replaces Tim Baker, who previously held the dual position of Moen’s vice president-Information Technology and vice president/general manager of the Commercial Business Unit. Baker will now devote his time fully to Moen’s IT needs as vice president-Information Technology.“Kevin started his career with Moen more...
Green Lodging News Welcomes Leak Beeper as Directory Partner
CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes Leak Beeper as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. Leak Beeper LLC sells a wireless device that detects leaks in the water tank of gravity fed toilets. The device detects leaks based on timing water flows at the toilet’s refill tube. All abnormal flows, whether longer or shorter than the calibrated flow, are flagged as potential leaks. Algorithms then determine which abnormal flows are actual leaks and upon identification, the device wirelessly transmits an alarm to maintenance personnel.The company currently has more than 4,000 units installed...
NYLO Dallas South Side Hotel Earns LEED Gold Certification
DALLAS—NYLO Dallas South Side has achieved LEED Gold certification—one of the highest possible rankings from the U.S. Green Building Council. The hotel, which opened in August 2012, is the first NYLO property to achieve LEED certification, the first historic hotel in Dallas to achieve LEED Gold certification and one of only 69 LEED Gold certified hotels in the United States.“This was NYLO’s first adaptive-reuse project, and it’s in a landmarked historic building to boot—which meant our design team did even more creative problem-solving than usual,” said Michael Mueller, NYLO Hotels’ CEO. “We couldn’t be happier or more proud of...
Aquawing Rolls Out New Logo, Branding Focus
AUBURN, N.H.—Aquawing Ozone Injection Systems (AWOIS) LLC, Auburn, N.H., unveiled its new logo and branding scheme during “Clean 2013” in New Orleans. The new logo and brand better represent what makes Aquawing Ozone Laundry Systems unique in the marketplace. “The original logo was designed in the 1990s,” said vice president Brett Daniels. “It doesn’t accurately reflect the support and service we provide, or our level of product development and testing.”
The new logo highlights a trio of water droplets and the brand—Aquawing Ozone Laundry Systems. The three droplets are arranged in the same triatomic manner as an ozone...