Environmentalism/Sustainability

AI Technology Helps IHG Hotels Track, Measure and Reduce Food Waste

Winnow Vision AI enabled technology will help IHG hotels achieve a 30% reduction in food waste.

The State of IoT in Hospitality

4 Ways the Internet of Things Has the Power to Transform and Improve Hotel and Restaurant Operations

Carnival Corporation Launches Website Featuring Advanced Air Quality Systems

New microsite features information, videos, animations, photos and graphics to showcase innovative systems that enable its cruise ships to meet global standards for clean air and water

HITEC 2019 NEWS: Honeywell Announces Enhancements to INNCOM INNcontrol 5 Energy Management and Guestroom System

Adds multi-property management and analytics to INNcontrol 5 for ‘portfolio-level’ users.

HITEC 2019 NEWS: HCN to Unveil ‘Guest Choice’ Green Initiative at HITEC

Owners are pocketing more green by going green and giving guests a choice in opting out of room cleaning and offering late check via in-room tablet computers from HCN; Visit HCN in Booth 1210.

JA Beach Hotel Reduces Food Waste by 81%, Equivalent to 35k Meals in One Year

Winnow WasteMonitor technology records the amount of food being thrown out every day and uses data/analytics to figure out which items are being wasted.

Ways Hotels Can Implementing Sustainable Practices, Tech to Attract Eco Travelers

The global footprint of tourism accounts for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Hotel Trend Survey Reveals Priority Given to Tech, Green Initiatives, Millennial Desires

AHLA finds that 17% of hotels offer digital room keys via mobile device; up from 6% in 2016.

How MGM’s Bellagio Is Improving Its Water Footprint

Using an IoT enabled system of sensors and sophisticated data analytics software, the Bellagio is learning how it can manage the amount of water utilized during routine operations.

FoodMaven Announces New Sustainability Initiative with Local Hospitality Partners

Hilton Properties Among First Participants in Denver; Initiative to help hotels source local, sustainable food products for their kitchens.

Top 3 Trends Impacting QSRs in 2019

Tech will help restaurants improve operational efficiencies, make restaurants more consumer-friendly, and decrease food waste.

Hyatt Andaz London Liverpool Street Hotel Talks Energy Savings with HT

Using IoT, the hotel was able to save 21% of its electricity and 27% of its gas within one year.

Six Ways Technology Can Elevate Your Restaurant Operations in 2019

From business intelligence to voice recognition, restaurants can count on technology to become a bigger part of their back-of-house.

The Guestroom of the Future: Hyper-Personalized, Hyper-Connected

From hardware controlled by mobile apps to mirrors broadcasting yoga routines, hotel guests will be treated to high-tech, personalized in-room experiences.