Hospitality Industry Trends - Environmental

Until this summer, the 16,000 gallons of groundwater that runs below the Mansion House Inn, Health Club & Spa was a nuisance. Because the inn’s subbasement sits in the middle of the groundwater, the water constantly had to be pumped away to protect the structure. Now, the water is an asset. How so? - More

Travelocity Finds That Green Hotels Get Higher Overall Ratings in Customer Reviews - More

Fuel cell power systems, installed at properties such as the Hilton New York, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, and Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino, have worked reliably for years now but have failed to catch on in a big way throughout the lodging industry. - More

Sustainability has received a great deal of attention from the media and the business community for a number of years. Yet there are still those that believe sustainability is more of a public relations play than an issue with real implications for business performance. What does sustainability really mean in a business context? What are many co... - More

Does your hotel offer meeting and/or conference space? Have you noticed a trend in the RFP’s you receive from groups, asking about your 'green' or 'sustainable' initiatives? All signs are pointing in the direction of a widespread increase in this trend. - More

This article focuses on methods that may be employed by hotels to be more environment friendly in their operations. - More

Technomic and GRA Release Survey About Consumer Dining Habits and Green Expectations - More

Two factors summarize the expenses from five hotel accounts - More

The good news: 'green' operation can save money, when it's well designed - More

In the last several years, the number of green lodging certification programs available to U.S. hotels has exploded with programs emerging at the national, state and city level. For the most part, these programs address indoor air quality by encouraging lodging establishments to avoid the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are often found in... - More