When Hurricane Florence hit South Carolina the wind and rain were expected, but it was the resulting flooding that created some of the worst damage the area has ever seen. A month after making landfall, an estimated 6,000 families in the Myrtle Beach area were still in need of help before the long, arduous recovery and healing process could begin.
MIAMI - November 1, 2018 - Creating Revolutions is releasing a FREE consumer version of its ground-breaking technology originally created for hotel employee security. The Guardian App is designed to enhance safety of women as they travel on their daily route from point A to point B. Unfortunately, we live in a time where women are often terrified about what will happen to them at the hands of an assailant. The Guardian app uses a radical new method to immediately alert someone they trust, in the event something should happen.
Santa Monica's Shore Hotel is celebrating seven years of sustainability! Since opening in 2011, the city's first LEED Gold-certified hotel has saved 31 million watts of energy (enough to power the average U.S. home for 34 months), 5.2 million gallons of water (enough to fill nearly eight Olympic-sized swimming pools) and 28,000 plastic water bottles from entering our landfills, all through the hotel's eco-friendly management practices.
In an effort to support youth employment and growth in the future hospitality talent pool in Canada, Marriott International is proud to announce a new and exclusive collaboration with The Prince's Trust Canada to develop a hospitality-focused curriculum and internship program. The Get Into Hospitality program will initially begin, as a pilot, at four Marriott International hotels in the Greater Toronto Area: the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel, the Delta Toronto, and the Marriott Downtown Toronto Eaton Centre.
High Hotels Ltd. announced today it is installing a $1.5 million solar array that will generate 100 percent of the electrical power required to operate one of its existing hotels in Greenfield Corporate Center. The completed installation will make the 133-room Courtyard by Marriott-Lancaster at 1931 Hospitality Drive the first Marriott-branded hotel in the United States with 100 percent of its electricity needs generated from solar power. It is also believed to be the first solar array in the country installed for the sole purpose of generating 100 percent of the electricity needs of a hotel.
Soul Community Planet (SCP) announced today the opening of its first SCP Hotel in Colorado Springs after a nine-month, $6 million renovation. The 98,000 square-foot, 176-room property, located at the base of the majestic Pikes Peak, is in its final stages of renovation with a soft opening scheduled for June 27. Guests can begin booking their reservations now.
With the Arctic Circle opening up more and more to tourism, maintaining the delicate eco-system is a concern for sustainable travellers. Now a concept for an "energy positive" hotel may help that.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), in conjunction with National Geographic Traveler, has selected the following Gold Award winners for the Leader in Sustainable Tourism Award: Hostelling International USA; Intrepid Travel: Myanmar & MMGY Global; Terranea Resort; and Rosewood Mayakoba in Riviera Maya.
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, and UNLV's Harrah College of Hospitality, today announced that Agilysys is providing their industry-leading property management system, LMS®, for use by students and teachers as part of the hospitality educational program at the college. Installation of the software, training of employees and ongoing support are included in the partnership, allowing the college to provide students an opportunity to practice their skills in real-world settings.
BLLA is pleased to announce the fifth installment of the Executive Women's Conference, focusing on elevating the voice of women in an industry that benefits so much from their impassioned efforts. The event is taking place on March 8th which is International Women's Day. After the Golden Globe Awards Sunday night in Los Angeles and the 'Times Up' message and action, this conference is perfectly positioned to bring together professional women who work in travel and hospitality.
With only two weeks left before its inaugural launch on September 18th, the Women in Tourism and Hospitality (WITHOrg.com) conference is set to empower, inspire and motivate change for female leaders.
Women in Tourism and Hospitality (WITHOrg.com), an organization dedicated to the advancement of women in the tourism and hospitality industries, today announced the program lineup for its upcoming inaugural conference taking place in Toronto on Sept. 18, 2017, at the Park Hyatt Hotel.
There are two things that are increasing in the Antarctic Peninsula: temperature and tourism.
An unprecedented temperature of 17.5°C was recorded by the World Meteorological Organization at Base Esperanza, in Argentina in March 2015.Various experts blame the growing amounts of visitors for the higher temperatures and call for regulated tourism.
As of July 2017, there are 63 vessels registered in the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators, including some big names in the cruise industry such as Hurtigruten, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Silversea and Celebrity Cruises.
The Parking Spot, the nation's largest owner and operator of near-airport parking properties, is proud to announce it has received the Project ICARUS National Gold Medal for its companywide sustainability efforts.
Today at HITEC 2017, Verdant®, a leader in commercial property energy management solutions is unveiling Verdant EI, the industry's first guestroom energy management service. Verdant EI combines the expertise of Verdant's energy management experts with cutting-edge cloud software to optimize energy savings in real time.
The Seagate Hotel & Spa in Delray, Florida, is a perfect example of how advanced hotel environmental technology ensures guests stay comfortable while the hotel uses less energy. Seagate's owners created the upscale spa property to be as environmentally sensitive as it is luxurious. Honeywell's (NYSE: HON) expertise helped the Seagate achieve LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), a U.S. Green Building Council designation that rates buildings for their design, construction, operation and maintenance and reward the building owners for their environmental responsibility.
Backed by founder of Skype and former Tesla executive, water-saving startup Orbital Systems raises $19M and launches a new shower in their quest to abolish water waste
Digital technology, including emerging trends in online ordering and delivery services, tabletop ordering, and the influence of social media, is changing the way consumers discover, interact with and experience restaurants, according to the 2017 American Express Restaurant Trade Survey. While diners' appetites for new technology vary widely by generation, Millennials are leading the charge in favoring and adopting new dining preferences that blend the convenience of technology with social conscious trends, including food waste reduction and a preference for locally-sourced ingredients.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced it will hire an additional 20,000 veterans, spouses, dependents and caregivers by 2020. The company has already achieved 10,000 military hires in the United States since 2013, exceeding its initial goal two years ahead of schedule. Hilton's combined commitment is the largest in the hospitality industry, and one of the largest in the U.S. private sector.
DelSuites, a provider of furnished accommodations in Toronto, has been awarded the prestigious Best Green Progress Award by the Corporate Housing Providers Association. This annual, worldwide award recognizes one company that exemplifies a dedication to environmental responsibility and social performance through proactive policies, focused planning and targeted activities. DelSuites is the first Canadian company to receive the CHPA's Best Green Progress Award.