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Onity Awarded ENERGY STAR Partner Designation by EPA

ATLANTA | Onity, the leading global provider of electronic facility management solutions for the lodging industry, today announced that the company has been designated an ENERGY STAR Partner by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). By becoming an ENERGY STAR Partner, Onity joins a nationwide initiative to eliminate energy waste, protect the environment, and reduce costs by helping hoteliers create a strategic approach to energy management.

Green Suites International showcases VendingMiserTM at Choice Hotels' annual convention in Orlando

UPLAND, CALIF.—The word "miser" has taken on a new, positive connotation amongst today's increasingly budget-conscious hotel owners now that Green Suites International has unveiled the VendingMiserTM solution proven to save properties $150 to $200 per vending machine per year at a one-time cost of $90 to $180 depending on available utility rebates.

Hotels Drown Drought With Water-$Aving Solutions

Upland, Calif.—America is suffering one of its worst droughts ever. Hot, dry conditions have fueled raging wildfires in several western states, and according to the latest seasonal outlook from NOAA's National Weather Service, conditions aren't expected to improve much through September. On the East Coast, forecasters also predict drought conditions to linger as the summer heats up.

London Hotels Choose Quieter, Safer And Greener Glass Recycling Service

Four of London's most prestigious hotels, The Ritz, Claridges, The Stafford and Le Meridien Grosvenor House, together with The Barbican Centre, have stepped into the future when it comes to disposing of their waste glass bottles. Each establishment has taken delivery of a revolutionary new Silipaktor™ glass-crushing machine, developed by Glass Compaction Services Ltd (GCS), a specialist glass compaction, collection and recycling service.

Benchmarking Tool Identifies £ 400m Potential Environmental Cost Savings for Hotels

A new Internet based environmental benchmarking tool www.benchmarkhotel.com will be launched in London on 12th September 2001 to help hotels around the world make substantial cost savings, while improving environmental performance.'

Hotels can use benchmarkhotel.com to monitor their energy management, fresh water consumption, waste management, waste water quality, purchasing programmes, community relations and bio-diversity improvements. Hotel management can compare their environmental performance with that of hotels with similar facilities in three major climate zones and design a programme to reduce their costs and environmental impact. All individual hotel data remains confidential.

Avista Advantage Growth Continues With Addition of Avendra to Client List - Hospitality Industry Focuses on Minimizing Impact of Energy Rate Hikes

SPOKANE, Wash., April 18 / Avista Advantage, a leading provider of facility intelligence to large organizations with multiple operational sites, today announced that Avendra LLC, the largest and most comprehensive procurement network for the North American hospitality industry, has joined the ranks of the company's rapidly expanding clientele. Avendra is an independent company launched by Marriott International, Inc. MAR, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, ClubCorp USA Inc., Bass Hotels & Resorts, and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Avista Advantage is an affiliate of Avista Corp. AVA.