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Alan Young | November 5, 2018
By Alan Young Industries across the globe are witnessing the consumer transition into what we like to call the experience economy. Perhaps influenced by the impressive buying power and sheer numbers of the millennial generation, modern consumers are showing a definitive preference for experiential purchasing over material goods. As the Harvard Business Review describes it "within an experience economy, a company intentionally uses services as the stage, and goods as props, to engage individual customers in a way that creates a memorable event." This puts the travel and hospitality industry, specifically, in an exciting position to maxim...
IHG and IHG Owners Association Announce Renovation Donation Initiative
IHG | October 30, 2018
Industry-leading effort will help hotels manage removal of materials during renovations and make a positive difference in local communities IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) and the IHG Owners Association have launched the Renovation Donation Initiative, an industry-leading reuse program that is part of a shared commitment to operating responsibly. IHG-branded hotels undergoing renovation or property improvements in the U.S. and Canada will be able to donate furniture, fixtures and equipment to non-profit organizations, including United Way Worldwide and Good360. The Renovation Donation Initiative will reduce the amount of materi...
Verdant to Unveil a Simple, Smart and Intuitive Guestroom Thermostat at HX: The Hotel Experience
Verdant | October 23, 2018
Energy-saving thermostat is easy to install, easy to use and delivers concrete energy savings; Visit Verdant at Booth 3231 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York [Montreal, Quebec — Oct. 23, 2018] — Next month at HX: The Hotel Experience, Verdant will unveil a new guestroom energy-management thermostat. Smart, simple and intuitive, the new ZX energy-management thermostat leverages the powerful energy-saving features of Verdant's popular VX solution in a sleek and trendy design. Verdant ZX will be on display in Booth 3231, Nov. 11 – 12, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York. "Hotel interior design...
Why Green Workplace Design Creates a Feel-Good Factor
JLL Real Views | September 27, 2018
For environmentally minded companies, good interior design is an intrinsic part of a greener office. In the Los Angeles offices of Cuningham Group architecture firm, natural daylight streams in through four skylights and floor-to-ceiling glass walls, while discreet vents manage the flow of fresh air. Individual offices are set in upcycled shipping containers, with a central indoor garden that filters the air and enhances the space with morale-boosting greenery. "Sustainability in the office has advanced by leaps and bounds in the last five or ten years. Design measures that can enhance a firm's environmental credentials are coming to th...
Single-Use Plastics: Hotels and Airlines Are Cutting Down
Hospitality Insights | September 26, 2018
From plastic straws to the complete elimination of single-use plastics, more and more in the hospitality industry are opting to create a sustainable travel experience. The world is now producing roughly 300 million tons of plastic each year Plastic is one of the defining inventions of our time, yet there's no denying its negative impact on our environment. The low production cost and versatile range of applications make plastic a convenient comfort in the modern day. At the same time, the throwaway nature of these single-use products adds up to being one of the top sources of pollution throughout our oceans. In fact, about 8.8 million t...
PolyU Study Urges Hotels to Create a Green Culture
April 26, 2018
With the ever-increasing concern about worldwide environmental problems, the findings of a recent study by Dr Eric Chan, Dr Alice Hon and Dr Wilco Chan of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a co-researcher provide much-needed practical suggestions that should help hotels aiming to implement environmental management programmes. The researchers highlight that gaining employees' support for new environmental initiatives is key to ensuring success. Equipping employees with sufficient environmental knowledge is important to raising their awareness and concern, and should encourage th...
Mindful Tourism: How to Attract Eco-Conscious Guests to Your Hotel
Nina Simons | April 23, 2018
By Nina Simons The hospitality industry is heading into a new era as people worldwide have become more environmentally aware. Many travellers today expect their accommodations to be eco-friendly and sustainable because they strive to live by those principles at home. Environmental awareness is really what sets hotels apart from each other today, and with a growing number of people prioritizing a green lifestyle, it's becoming a key determinant in the success of your business. Especially considering that hotels are known for their conspicuous use of energy and resources, implementing green practices in your hotel as soon as possible will...
Announcing the Launch of H2 Sustainability Consulting
April 10, 2018
New consulting practice helmed by esteemed luxury hotelier Hervé Houdré provides hospitality industry ultimate insider knowledge and experience April 10, 2018 (New York, NY) - Hervé Houdré has taken his passion for Sustainable Development and 40-years of experience in luxury hospitality and launched H2 Sustainability Consulting. His focus is to help the Hospitality industry, Cities, Regions and the Academic world conceive, integrate and implement pertinent and profitable sustainability strategies -- aligned to the United Nations' Sustainable Development goals -- in their economic model. While taking the helm...
Effective Ways of Waste Management in the Hotel Industry and Its Importance
Erich Lawson | March 29, 2018
By Erich Lawson Hotels are chief consumers of resources, and they immensely contribute to the generation of waste. In the era of Green Economy and green strategies recycling would benefit not only the environment but also the industry. It is essential for a hotel industry to have an effective waste management system which focuses on reducing waste, reusing useful materials and recycling them. Commercial processes tend to generate a lot of waste and require regular maintenance and expensive waste disposal. Importance of Waste Management in Hotels Waste management in hotels is important as it is getting increasingly difficult to dispose o...
Green Is the New Black
Katie Scheer | March 7, 2018
By Katie Scheer Hotels- this one's for you! In 2017, we asked >2,500 hotels what they are doing to "go green." So we have good info for you... If your hotel isn't already pursuing green rankings and certifications, you are behind the "go green" trend. It's time for you to step up to the plate and make some changes to become better friends with our planet. It's a fact that hotel guests of today want to stay at hotels that are eco-conscious. This means more gained business for you from those guests ($ ca-ching, ca-ching $). Also, by going green, you also reap these two benefits (there's several m...
Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Teneo Members’ Green Efforts Span Coast to Countryside, Initiatives Preserve Beaches, Woodlands, Wildlife
Teneo Hospitality Group | December 14, 2017
Eden Prairie, MN, December 2017 … It started with organic soaps, recycling bottles, water conservation and signs urging guests to turn out the lights before leaving the room. Today, environmentally conscious hoteliers support holistic conservation strategies that reach into every corner of the property. Driven by technology and the demands of environmentally conscious guests, these initiatives have sharply reduced waste, conserved resources, saved money and educated guests to the importance of environmental efforts. The hotel industry has made remarkable progress, but beyond the bricks and mortar of member hotels and resorts lie ...
Hotel Industry Teams Up With World Wildlife Fund and The Rockefeller Foundation to Reduce Food Waste
the Project | November 13, 2017
12-Week Pilot Program Results in 10 Percent Decrease in Food Waste New York, New York – Today, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, unveil results from a set of projects demonstrating innovative strategies aimed at reducing food waste in the hotel industry. Based on the results, WWF, AHLA, and The Rockefeller Foundation are releasing a toolkit with strategies to help hotel properties and brands meet measurable, time-bound goals to reduce food waste. Ten hotel properties participated in the 12-weeks of demonstration projects, including a mix...
Green Lodging News, Greenview Launch Green Lodging Trends Report 2017
Green Lodging News | September 18, 2017
ODESSA, FLA. & SINGAPORE—September 18, 2017—Green Lodging News, lodging's leading environmental news source, and Greenview, a leader in advancing hotel sustainability, have released the Green Lodging Trends Report 2017. The second annual report details the results of the Green Lodging Trends Report Survey and is available at no cost by clicking here. The report is based on data from 2,093 hotels in 46 countries and provides industry trends on topics ranging from energy management to communication to—for the first time in its own category—Health & Wellness. The report includes results of 110 best practices...
What Hoteliers Need To Know About Conspicuous Conservation
Larry Mogelonsky | June 21, 2017
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) If you've ever taken a course in economics, you've likely heard the term 'conspicuous consumption' tossed around to describe the purchasing of goods or services as a means of publicly showing off one's power and increasing one's social status. Yellow Humvees, gaudy jewelry and bottle service at nightclubs are first to mind as is every other drug dealer cliché you can conjure. Now, however, this term has been retrofitted to account for the 21st century trend of people wanting to publicly signal their alleged altruism through the purchase of green or sustainable products. Altho...
Still Time to Participate in the Green Lodging Trends Report Survey
Green Lodging News | June 7, 2017
ODESSA, FLA. & SINGAPORE—June 7, 2017—With the deadline of June 15 approaching, there is still time to participate in the second annual Green Lodging Trends Report Survey produced by Green Lodging News and Greenview. You can participate in the survey by clicking here. There is no cost to do so. Tens of thousands of green lodging establishments around the planet are being encouraged to benchmark their sustainability practices by completing this survey which last year saw more than 2,100 properties participating from 44 countries. The Green Lodging Trends Report Survey, which has the support of the Caribbean Hotel & To...
Green Lodging News, Greenview Go ‘Live’ with Green Lodging Trends Report Survey
Green Lodging News | May 1, 2017
ODESSA, FLA. & SINGAPORE—May 1, 2017—Green Lodging News and Greenview have launched the second annual Green Lodging Trends Report Survey. You can participate in the survey by clicking here. There is no cost to do so. Tens of thousands of green lodging establishments around the planet are being encouraged to benchmark their sustainability practices by completing this survey which last year saw more than 2,100 properties participating from 44 countries. The survey will remain open through June 15. The Green Lodging Trends Report Survey, which has the support of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Assn., Avendra, Boston Green...
Marriott International to Debut Aloft Hotels in Mauritius with Signing of the Brand’s First Adaptive Re-Use Project in Africa
Aloft Hotels | March 23, 2017
9 Floor Office Building Will Transform into 150 Room Aloft Hotel slated to open in early 2019 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 23, 2017/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) (www.Marriott.com), today announced plans to launch its cutting-edge Aloft brand (www.AloftHotels.com) in the capital city of Mauritius with the signing of Aloft Mauritius Port Louis. Slated to open in early 2019, the hotel will be the brand's first adaptive reuse project in Africa. Located in the central business district area of Port Louis, the existing 9 floor office building will transform into the city's newest destination sensation complete with 150 ...
Why Green Real Estate is the Way Forward
JLL Real Views | January 5, 2017
by Ang Kian Seng Going green has gone from being a luxury option to a necessity for the built environment sector today. For cities around the world it has a key role to play in helping to cut their long-term carbon footprint. In Singapore, for example, the built environment is responsible for almost a quarter of our carbon emissions. To reduce this we need to change not just the way buildings are constructed and run but also the perception of sustainability. In the early stages of Singapore's green building movement, green building practices were not perceived to offer any competitive advantage. However, today, we are seeing a shift in ...
Energy Management 101
Jim Gieselman | December 27, 2016
By Jim Gieselman Start discussing a technical topic and watch as people's eyes glaze over, even if those people are fully aware that it's something they should be paying attention to. Embarking on a path toward a more sustainable and energy efficient hotel operation qualifies as one of these 'glazed' subjects, so to eliminate any possibility of eyelid fatigue, let's talk about this extremely important issue in terms of something just a bit more fun –golf. A Golf Analogy Tired of listening to your old college buddies boast about how well they're scoring on the course, you finally decide to up your game. All indications are that the...
Green Lodging News, Greenview Launch Green Lodging Trends Report 2016
Green Lodging News | December 1, 2016
ODESSA, FLA. & SINGAPORE—December 1, 2016—Green Lodging News, lodging's leading environmental news source, and Greenview, a leader in advancing hotel sustainability, have released the Green Lodging Trends Report 2016. The report details the results of the first annual Green Lodging Survey conducted earlier this year and is available at no cost by clicking here. The report is based on data from more than 2,000 hotels in 44 countries and covers topics ranging from air quality to energy management to staff involvement. The report includes results of more than 100 questions asked in 11 categories. Supporters of this year's s...
Unique Low-Loading Solar-Diesel with High ‘Direct’ Fuel Savings for Remote Hotels and Resorts
Danvest Energy A/S | November 22, 2016
A Cost-Efficient Compact Hybrid System for Solar–Diesel at Hotels and Resorts Danvest and Pon Power are launching a second-to-none, low-load Compact series for solar–diesel hybrid power plants. This Compact series offers power producers a complete, cost-effective solution that automatically integrates photovoltaic systems with diesel power. The main attribute is that it includes Danvest's unique, low-load and reverse-power operation and fast-response capabilities. Direct annual fuel savings are typically between 30 and 40%. The system is able to run on 100% solar power during the day, when solar radiation is highest. The fas...
Green Lodging News Launches New Website
Green Lodging News | November 7, 2016
ODESSA, FLA.—November 7, 2016—Green Lodging News, lodging's leading environmental news source, has launched its new website at www.greenlodgingnews.com. The site features improved navigation, access to almost 9,000 news and feature articles and columns, a Green Product & Service Directory with more than 50 categories, and new, larger ad positions. "I am very excited to launch this new site," says Glenn Hasek, Publisher and Editor. "It is the culmination of more than 10 years of work—a catalogue of content documenting thousands of efforts to improve hotel building and operations sustainably. I would like to thank We...
Reminder to Complete the Planet’s Premier Green Lodging Survey
Green Lodging News | August 10, 2016
ODESSA, FLA. & SINGAPORE—August 10, 2016—Owners and operators of lodging establishments around the world are encouraged to complete the planet's premier Green Lodging Survey. The first annual survey was recently launched with the support of Green Key Global, Mekong Tourism Office, Horwath HTL Asia Pacific and Clean the World. You can participate in the survey that will close on August 31 by clicking here. There is no cost to do so. Tens of thousands of green lodging establishments around the planet—primarily those in the United States, Canada, and Southeast Asia—are encouraged to benchmark their sustainabilit...
Disruptive 1.5-axis trackers improve on-site solar power generation for hotels and resorts
THEnergy | July 22, 2016
A development partnership with Club Med for HeliosLite's first tracking system has provided valuable information for optimizing the novel energy solution for hotels and solar-diesel hybrid microgrids. An increasing number of hotels and resorts generate at least a part of their electricity on-site with renewable energy power plants. The new HeliosLite/THEnergy white paper "1.5-axis tracker technology for auto-consumption of hotels and resorts" shows that a new tracker concept improves the energy yield and cost of electricity. A development partnership with Club Med's Europe – Africa Technical Department has given HeliosLite excelle...
