Environmentalism/Sustainability

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.

The State of IoT in Hospitality

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

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.

Top 3 Trends Impacting QSRs in 2019

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

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.

Vail Resorts Announces Long-Term Wind Energy Contract

Resort also plans to eliminate conventional single-use dining plastics in its ‘Commitment To Zero’

First Marriott Property to Be 100% Solar Powered Now Operational

High Hotels spent $1.5M to install a 135,200-square-foot solar panel array – that's twice as big as a football field.

Hyatt Wins AEE’s 2018 Western Europe Region Energy Project of the Year Award

Hyatt's use of IoT and intelligent energy saving methodology provided by Quimera Energy Efficiency led to its win.

Legrand Features Tech for High-Performance Buildings at Greenbuild 2018

Products featured at Greenbuild 2018 include solutions for safety, security, occupant health and productivity, and sustainability among others.

IoT to Provide Bellagio Hotel with Real-Time Insight into Water Leaks

Partnership with Apana will help MGM Resorts better understand operating efficiencies, improve sustainability.

Verdant to Debut New Smart Guestroom Thermostat

Verdant’s energy-management system combines passive infrared occupancy-based thermostats and intelligent cloud software to change guestroom temperatures when guests are away.

This Mobile App Lets Customers Order Restaurants' Surplus Food at Reduced Prices

"Too Good To Go" in partnership with Munich Airport reduces food waste, saves money.