Wilsonart Introduces Traceless, An Ultra-Matte Laminate Finish
Wilsonart has launched Traceless, an ultra‑matte laminate finish that resists fingerprints and smudges. The product targets high‑touch commercial and residential interiors such as hospitality, healthcare, education, retail and multifamily housing. Traceless is offered in a curated palette of solid colors, woodgrains and specialty patterns, with both stocked and made‑to‑order options. It carries GREENGUARD Gold, FSC certification and contains about 20% post‑consumer recycled material, supporting green building goals.
Now Open: 1 Hotel Tokyo–A Nature-Infused Urban Sanctuary
1 Hotel Tokyo, the first 1 Hotels property in Japan, opened in the Akasaka Trust Tower offering 211 rooms and panoramic city views. The luxury resort showcases biophilic design, reclaimed materials, and extensive greenery, reflecting both the brand’s nature‑led ethos...
Landscape Forms Expands Take-Out Line
Landscape Forms has broadened its award‑winning Take‑Out seating system with three new elements—a tall module with footrest, a mini version tailored for K‑5 classrooms, and a wedge piece that creates more conversational angles. The expansion adds color‑matched connector brackets and...
Comment Period for Next Version of Well Building Standard Open Through May 1
International WELL Building Institute has opened a public comment period for the next version of its WELL Building Standard, with submissions accepted through May 1. The draft, known as WELL v2, expands detailed requirements across ten health‑focused categories such as...
The Regenerative Question: What Hospitality Must Become
The hospitality sector is being urged to move beyond traditional sustainability toward a regenerative mindset that prioritizes long‑term ecological, social, cultural, and economic outcomes. Regeneration requires businesses to define a future state, work backwards, and align strategy, operations, and investment...
Why Linen Visibility Is Becoming a Strategic Priority for High-End Hotels
High‑end hotels are deploying RFID‑enabled, cloud‑based linen management platforms to achieve real‑time visibility of inventory and lifecycle. The technology delivers instant data on stock levels, location, shrinkage and wear, enabling precise par‑level control and faster housekeeping workflows. By cutting losses,...
Scandic’s Long-Term Climate Targets Validated by Science Based Targets Initiative
Scandic Hotels has secured validation of its climate targets from the Science Based Targets initiative, confirming alignment with Paris Agreement goals. The company now aims for net‑zero greenhouse‑gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with interim reductions of...
The Invisible Elephant in the Room: Why Climate Control Systems Matter More Than We Think
Hospitality’s sustainability push often ignores in‑room HVAC, yet legacy PTAC and VTAC units dominate many properties. These systems produce 50‑60 dB of noise, exceed WHO’s 30 dB bedroom guideline, and lack modern ventilation, harming guest sleep and indoor air quality. Their fixed‑speed...
Six Senses Laamu Names Laura Jones Director of Sustainability and Conservation
Six Senses Laamu has appointed Laura Jones as Director of Sustainability and Conservation, tasking her with steering the resort’s regenerative tourism agenda and the Maldives Underwater Initiative. Jones brings marine research, ESG strategy, and community‑engagement experience from nonprofit, corporate, and...
EU Commissioner Announces $3.3 Billion for Sustainable Tourism Initiatives
EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas announced that the European Union will unveil its first sustainable tourism strategy this spring, backed by a short‑term allocation of $3.3 billion to improve multimodal transport connectivity. The funding will focus on air and maritime links and...
SCP Hotels Achieves Significant Sustainability Milestones Through ‘Every Stay Does Good’
Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels announced that its Every Stay Does Good program has achieved a net carbon‑negative footprint, removing more than 1 million pounds of CO₂e annually. The company reported a 45 % waste‑diversion rate, diverting 156,521 pounds of waste, and...
Loll Designs Introduces Here and There Dining & Lounge Collection
Loll Designs has launched the Here and There dining and lounge collection, its first collaboration with Michigan design studio Argenta Park. The line reinterprets the classic Leopold Bench using 100% recyclable high‑density polyethylene and offers benches, chairs, and tables in...
Mainsail Lodging & Development Chosen to Manage 86 Zero Energy Homes
Mainsail Lodging & Development has been chosen to manage 86 net‑zero energy homes at Hunters Point Resort & Marina on Anna Maria Island. The Tampa‑based operator will oversee reservations, guest services, housekeeping and maintenance through its vacation‑rental platform, giving homeowners...
Hope’s Windows Expands Ultra-Luxury Steel Window & Door Products
Hope’s Windows, Inc., a leading U.S. maker of custom steel and bronze fenestration, announced that its Old World Suite line has earned certification under the Florida Building Code, including the high‑velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) requirements. The ultra‑luxury windows and doors...
Skyrocketing Water Bills Drive Building Managers to Waterless Urinals
Rising water rates—20% to 60% in Southern California and about 50% in Arizona since 2022—are prompting building managers to replace traditional urinals with waterless models. A February 2026 survey by Waterless Co. found that the primary motivations are water conservation...
Updates on Legionnaires’ Disease Lawsuits in Las Vegas, Minnesota
Pritzker Hageman has filed two lawsuits alleging Legionnaires’ disease exposure at major hospitality properties. In Nevada, the firm sues The Grandview and South Point Hotel & Casino after a guest’s wrongful death linked to contaminated water systems. In Minnesota, a lawsuit targets...
Yosemite Hospitality Earns Leave No Trace Gold Standard Designation
Yosemite Hospitality, an Aramark Destinations subsidiary, earned the Leave No Trace Gold Standard Hospitality designation, the organization’s highest honor. The award recognizes the company’s comprehensive integration of LNT principles across lodging, dining, and recreation services in Yosemite National Park. Key...
XLERATOR Hand Dryer Earns Sustainability Award in Ecuador
Excel Dryer’s XLERATOR Hand Dryer has been honored in the Materials category of the Sustainability in Construction Awards presented by CEES, the Ecuadorian chapter of the Green Building Council. The award recognizes the dryer’s ability to cut paper‑towel waste, lower...
HANBI Optimizes Hotel ROI with 30 Percent More Durable Bedding
HANBI, a vertically integrated hotel linen maker, is rolling out its high‑performance bedding line worldwide, promising a 30% longer product life than typical hotel textiles. The company’s factory‑to‑hotel model trims procurement overhead by 5‑10% and maintains a 98% on‑time delivery...
MGM Resorts’ Work to Assist Employee At-Home Water Conservation Is Big Success
MGM Resorts International allocated a $500,000 grant to support Southern Nevada Water Authority’s cash‑for‑grass program for its 55,000 employees. The initiative subsidizes turf removal, smart irrigation controllers, leak detectors and low‑flow fixtures, resulting in more than 100 residential projects and...
CaraGreen Launches Two Vibrant New Organoid Wallcoverings
CaraGreen has introduced two new Organoid wallcoverings—Color Splash and Superbloom—featuring real preserved flowers, leaves, and grasses on a natural flax backing. Both products are installed like traditional wallcoverings but deliver authentic botanical texture, color, and subtle scent while being produced...
Adventure Travel Evolved From ‘Granola-Crunchy Ecotourism’ to an Experiential Market
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) traces the sector’s evolution from a small, niche market in 1990 to a mainstream, values‑driven experiential industry. Over three decades, professionalization, digital booking platforms, and the pandemic accelerated growth, expanding traveler demographics, safety standards,...
How to Manage Construction Waste During Hotel Renovations
Renovations refresh hotel rooms but create significant construction waste, from drywall to wood and packaging. A structured waste assessment, sorting stations, and disciplined procurement can curb landfill disposal and lower costs. Aligning waste strategies with ESG goals turns compliance into...
SMARTLINEN Surpasses 60 Million Scans, Expanding Linen Intelligence
SMARTLINEN announced its linen intelligence network has exceeded 60 million item scans, highlighting rapid scaling across hotels, commercial laundries, and hospitality supply chains. The cloud‑based platform, combined with proprietary hardware, automatically tracks sheets, towels and other textiles, turning them into real‑time...
Palace Hotel Tokyo Awarded Industry-Leading GSTC Certification for Sustainability
Palace Hotel Tokyo has become the first Japanese‑owned and managed hotel to earn the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification, confirming compliance with 167 sustainability benchmarks. The hotel’s Eco‑Palace program integrates rigorous staff training, waste‑to‑compost initiatives, and a Sustainability Liaison...
How Certified Laundry Solutions Reduce Allergen Exposure in Hospitality Fabrics
Hospitality operators are turning to certified laundry detergents to dramatically lower allergen and chemical residue levels in linens, towels, and upholstery. The Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification requires >95% allergen removal, non‑sensitizing ingredients, and VOC emissions below strict limits. When...
Coverings 2026 Commemorates National Tile Day with Top 10 Tile Trends
Coverings 2026 unveiled its Top 10 Tile Trends on National Tile Day, previewing the designs that will dominate the March 30‑April 2 Las Vegas expo. The trends were curated by leading sponsors and international tile associations, reflecting global market preferences. A dedicated “Global Tile Trends”...
Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development Set for April 27 to 30
The Caribbean Tourism Organization, together with the Belize Tourism Board, will host the 17th Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC 2026) in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, from April 27‑30. Under the “Tourism in Full Color” theme, the event will integrate Blue,...
Beyond Green Joins Travalyst Coalition as Accommodation Industry Partner
Beyond Green has joined the Travalyst Coalition as its newest accommodation industry partner, bringing independent hotel perspectives to the sustainability data initiative. Travalyst, a non‑profit focused on open‑access travel data, recently launched a Data Hub that currently concentrates on accommodation...
Rosewood Hotel Group Introduces Global Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Standard of 16 Weeks Fully Paid Leave for Associates
Rosewood Hotel Group announced a Global Parental Leave Policy that guarantees 16 weeks of fully paid leave for eligible associates worldwide, effective January 1, 2026. The gender‑neutral standard tops up any local entitlement that falls short of the 16‑week benchmark,...
Central Florida Laundry to Install New LAVATEC Dryers
Central Florida Laundry has signed a purchase agreement with Lavatec Laundry Technology to replace its aging equipment with two new TT‑series premium dryers. The 465‑pound capacity, energy‑efficient machines are slated for installation this summer. The Orlando‑based firm processed 14.5 million pounds...
NEWH Leadership Conference 2026 Brings Global Hospitality Leaders to Washington, D.C.
NEWH, Inc. will host its 2026 Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., from March 26‑28, bringing together design, development, operations, procurement, and brand leaders from the global hospitality sector. The three‑day event promises practical education, strategic dialogue, and curated networking focused...
Wynn Resorts Recognized on World’s Most Admired Companies List
Wynn Resorts has been named to Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies list, moving up to third overall and retaining the top spot in the Hotels, Casinos & Resorts category. The company earned first‑place rankings for Quality of Products/Services and...
Room & Board for Business Expands Outdoor Category
Room & Board for Business announced a major expansion of its outdoor furniture category, adding multiple new collections that include lounge seating, accent tables, umbrellas, and fire tables. The line emphasizes sustainably sourced Indonesian teak, all‑weather wicker, and recycled materials,...
Thermal Management Solutions for Battery Energy Storage Systems
Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are projected to hit 2 TWh of capacity by 2033, driven by a 30% CAGR and expanding renewable integration. Overheating remains a critical challenge, as temperatures above 30 °C can cut battery life by up to 40%....
USALI 12 & Water: What Hotels Need to Know About Water Reporting
The 12th Revised Edition of USALI introduces an Energy, Water, and Waste (EWW) schedule that obliges hotels to report both the cost and consumption of water in their financial statements. By capturing gallons or cubic meters alongside monetary expenses, properties...
Procure Impact Announces Partnership with Highgate to Advance Social Procurement Across Its Hotel Portfolio
Procure Impact has partnered with Highgate to embed social procurement across the hotel chain’s portfolio, creating curated marketplaces featuring more than 6,000 mission‑driven products. The collaboration will roll out in 2026, integrating these items into amenities and guest touchpoints. Highgate...
Green Globe Gold Awarded to Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes earned Green Globe Gold certification, marking five consecutive years of sustainability progress as it celebrates its centennial. The French Riviera landmark has cut energy and water use with LED lighting, motion sensors, and water‑saving fixtures,...
Garnica Launches EverPly Laminate on Plywood Solution
Garnica and Genesis Products unveiled EverPly+, a thermally fused laminate (TFL) panel built on Garnica’s void‑free Efficiency Poplar plywood. Showcased at KBIS 2026, the solution tackles traditional TFL issues such as thickness variability, core inconsistency, weight, and durability. Compared with...
Three Upcoming Events: World Water Day, Earth Hour, Earth Day
World Water Day on March 22 highlights the global water crisis, with Kalahari Resorts & Conventions reporting $12.3 million raised for clean‑water projects that have funded 1,476 initiatives and reached over 295,000 people in Africa. Earth Hour returns on March 28 for its...
Whole Systems Hospitality Podcast
Whole Systems Hospitality, together with Green Lodging News, has launched the Whole Systems Hospitality Podcast to foster sustainability dialogue across the global hospitality sector. The series is distributed through the Green Lodging News platform, a weekly e‑newsletter, and major podcast...
San Francisco’s Argonaut Hotel: 2026 Green Key Global Property of the Year
San Francisco’s Argonaut Hotel was named the 2026 Green Key Global Property of the Year at the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Responsible Stay Summit. The hotel now holds five consecutive Green Keys, a rating it will retain through 2028,...
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Announces Manta Retreat
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort announced its 2026 Manta Retreat, scheduled for March 24‑27, coinciding with the peak manta‑ray season in the resort’s lagoon. The event, co‑hosted with the Manta Trust, offers guests hands‑on marine‑biology experiences such as guided snorkeling, manta...
Treefrog Expands Collection of White Oak Veneers
Treefrog has broadened its white oak veneer line to ten distinct styles, adding cooler European tones, warmer American hues, and a range of grain structures. All veneers are prefinished with a color‑matched backer, delivering seamless edges and consistent sheet‑to‑sheet quality....
Shaw Contract Hospitality Expands ROAM Collection
Shaw Contract Hospitality has unveiled ROAM Tropical Retreat, the latest addition to its ROAM custom series. The collection features tile, broadloom, and rug options designed to evoke natural landscapes and provide immersive hospitality environments. Multiple construction types—including EcoSolution Q nylon...
Kalahari Surpasses $12.2 Million to Fund Clean Water Access in Africa; Changing Lives for Over 295,000 People
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions announced that, through its partnership with charity: water, it has raised $12.29 million to fund clean‑water projects across Africa. The contributions have enabled 1,476 projects—including school wells, health‑clinic systems and piped networks—benefiting roughly 295,000 people as of...
Centara Leads Fight Against Climate Change in the Maldives
Centara Hotels & Resorts is leveraging extensive sustainability measures at its Maldives flagship, The Atollia, which comprises the Centara Mirage Lagoon and Centara Grand Lagoon resorts. Solar photovoltaic installations have produced 2.32 MWh of clean electricity this year, averting 645,318 liters...
Sustainable Pest Prevention Strategies to Prepare for & Manage Swarm Season
Rising temperatures are driving a predictable surge in ant, termite and other pest activity that can quickly disrupt hotel operations. Hospitality operators are turning to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to shift from reactive treatments to proactive monitoring, sanitation, exclusion and...
The Brando Names Christophe Adam General Manager
The Brando, a luxury resort on French Polynesia’s private atoll of Tetiaroa, has appointed Christophe Adam as its new General Manager. Adam brings over two decades of international hospitality experience, including senior roles in the Indian Ocean’s boutique and major...
Illinois Hotel Industry Holds ‘No Room for Trafficking’ Seminar to Help Employees Prevent Human Trafficking
The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association and the American Hotel & Lodging Association convened a “No Room for Trafficking” seminar at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, training more than 100 hotel employees on how to spot and report human trafficking....