Booking.com donates to The Perl Foundation
Booking.com, Europe's largest and fastest growing online hotel reservation service, donated 50,000 US$ to The Perl Foundation (
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CTC Names INNCOM Among Six Fastest Growing Connecticut Companies in Energy/Environmental Technologies
INNCOM International Inc., the global leader in Room Automation and Energy-Management Systems and products for the lodging industry, has made the Connecticut Technology Council UHY LLP “Tech Top 40.” This honor is a celebration of the 40 fastest growing Software, IT, New Media, Advanced Manufacturing, Energy/Telecom/Green Tech and Life Sciences companies in Connecticut. INNCOM was recognized in the Energy/Environmental Technology category as being one of six fastest growing companies in Connecticut from 2004–2007.
Recap: The 46th Annual Congress of IH&RA International Hotel & Restaurant Association
Monterrey-Mexico | During three days, the world's best hospitality leaders gathered in Monterrey, Mexico, where was held the IH&RA's 46th General Assembly, from 20-22 October 2008, where 250 delegates & hospitality leaders from 40 nations did attend the congress that was held in Mexico with its main theme LEADING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WORLDWIDE.
PSAV Leverages its Broad Footprint to Make ‘Green’ Meetings, Environment Greener
The move towards “Going Green” is in the air – literally. According to PSAV® Presentation Services, the leading supplier of audiovisual and event technology to hotels, associations, producers, and meeting planners worldwide, one of the best ways to avoid negative environmental impact is to eliminate shipping imposed on event technology companies to bring in equipment. Working with a local company – or being a “locavore” -- dramatically reduces the carbon emissions footprint.
Onity Employees Lend a Helping Hand to Gwinnett County Habitat for Humanity
Many of Onity’s world headquarters employees donated personal vacation time to help with the construction of a four bedroom, two bathroom home for a Habitat for Humanity project in Gwinnett County, Ga. Onity, one of the world’s leading providers of electronic locking solutions, is part of UTC Fire & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).
Hasek Communications Announces Launch of Green Lodging News Blog
Hasek Communications L.L.C., a Cleveland, Ohio-based publishing and consulting company, announces the launch of its Green Lodging News blog at http://greenlodgingnews.blogspot.com. The news blog can also be accessed via several links at
Hotels Receive Paperless Distribution Contracts in Six Languages from Tourico Holidays
Hotel suppliers across the globe are now granted access to secure online distribution contracts in six languages from global wholesale brokerage company, Tourico Holidays, Inc. This second phase of the company’s paperless ‘Go Green’ program, launched in February 2008, aims to expand efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly waste reduction practices to hoteliers in key regions worldwide.
Wyndham Hotels to Offer Allergy-Friendly Rooms and Meeting Spaces
Health-conscious travelers – especially those suffering from allergies and asthma – may breathe easier at Wyndham® hotels thanks to the upscale chain’s new Wyndham ClearAir(sm) initiative to offer allergy-friendly guest accommodations. While eight Wyndham hotels offer the rooms today, all will be required to convert 10 percent of their room inventory or a minimum of 25 rooms into allergy-friendly environments by the end of 2009. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is the first national upscale lodging chain to mandate allergy-friendly rooms systemwide.
Green As We Grow
Lately, the green initiative has been acknowledged as the latest “buzz” for hotel renovations and new construction. Hotel Managers Group (HMG) currently has seven new hotels under development in the Western United States. HMG has also completed over eight million in hotel renovations in the last twelve months. HMG’s investment partners and clients have all asked the question “How do we go green as we grow?”
Telkonet Launches Next Generation Networked Energy Management Solution at HITEC
Telkonet, Inc. (AMEX:TKO), the leading provider of innovative, centrally managed solutions for integrated energy management, networking, building automation and proactive support services, is dynamically evolving energy management efficiency, with the launch of the advanced Networked Telkonet Smart Energy (NTSE) platform. Building on the proven capabilities of the Telkonet SmartEnergy system, incorporating Telkonet's unique patented Recovery Time™ technology, NTSE advances intelligent HVAC building control with a flexible, resilient and low-cost energy management platform. NTSE gives property owners the tools to identify and implement energy savings, providing total visibility and detailed data about a property's HVAC system and its energy consumption, together with real-time, instant remote management capabilities.
InterContinental Hotels Group and American Hotel Development Partners Dedicate First White Oak in Honor of Upcoming Hotelier Lost to Cancer
On April 14, Clyde J. Harris, III, and his company, American Hotel Development Partners (AHDP), will commemorate the first White Oak tree which is to be planted at the company's new Candlewood Suites hotel in Columbia, S.C., in honor of his son, Clyde J. Harris, IV, who in 2006 at the age of 35, passed away after a three year battle with tongue and neck cancer.
Days Inns - Canada Fundraiser Results Exceed Goal
Days Inns Canada recently unveiled the results of its 2007 fundraising campaign with the announcement of a $43,000 donation to the Childhood Cancer Foundation - Candlelighters Canada (CCFCC) at the Days Inns Canada Annual Conference held in Vancouver. Hotel owners donated a portion of their revenue for one week in September and collected donations from staff and guests to help fund research to find a cure for all forms of childhood cancer.
PSAV’s LED Lighting ‘Wows’ Meeting Goers, Dresses Hotels, and Reduces Energy Costs
LED Lighting is quickly replacing incandescent lighting at hotels, resorts and conference centers as a more cost effective way to provide scenic illumination throughout the hotel, according to PSAV® Presentation Services. Whether dressing up a General Session or adding “pop” to empty rooms during site visits, LED lighting not only sets the scene, but its low power consumption helps facilities to conserve energy.
Lexington Collection Vows to Keep Hope Alive for World’s Neediest Children
The Lexington Collection of fine hotels, plaza hotels, and resorts worldwide is pleased to announce it has joined forces with Plan USA, one of the oldest and largest children’s charities in the world, in an effort to Keep Hope Alive for the world’s neediest children. The Lexington Collection will serve as the Premier Corporate Sponsor for Plan USA.
New MicroCotton® Green Earth™ Towels by Cypress Allow Hoteliers to Help Save the Planet, Save Costs and Pamper Guests
Cypress Hotel & Spa, the leading designer and manufacturer of luxurious bathrobes, towels, slippers, and sheets for the hospitality and spa industry for over twenty-five years, today announced the introduction of MicroCotton® Green Earth™ towels, the newest innovation in eco-friendly towels for the hotel and spa market.
INNCOM Creates New Opportunity for Hotels to Reach Environmentally Aware Guests
NIANTIC, CT – This month INNCOM international inc. officially changed the name of its Green Button option – featured on the e4 Smart Digital Thermostat – from ENVIRO-MODE to ecoMODE. The new name was selected to better reflect the feature’s eco-friendly functionality and makes it more recognizable as “green” to those seeking environmentally friendly solutions.
Making the Environment a Priority…or at least getting it “on” the list
Society increasingly requests that individuals adopt environmentally compassionate behavior…even more so for corporations.
INNCOM Creates New Opportunity for Hotels to Reach Environmentally Aware Guests
Niantic, CT | With the simple push of a green button on the e4 smart digital thermostat, guests can make the choice to participate in a host of environmentally-friendly and energy-saving programs predetermined by the hotel. ENVIRO-MODE will debut in Booth #1025 at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exhibition and Conference (HITEC) June 26-28 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
What is the REAL cost of a hotel bed?
Hotels should consider the following: Transportation | Installation | Discarding the old beds. Hotels must take the above into consideration when setting budgets for one of the most important objects in a hotel room – the bed.
Beds and the Environment - Are you "green"?
It’s easy to be green and to take a stand in protecting and improving the natural environment. By doing so, your hotel and company shows the world how sustainable development is relevant to all of us.