Environmentalism/Sustainability

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.

Three Ways the Hospitality Industry Can Reduce Waste in 2018

While hospitality industry leaders recognize the need for change, they face unique challenges – a transient workforce, multiple cultures under one roof, and a waste stream as diverse as a small city’s.

4 Tech Trends Affecting Hotels & Restaurants in 2018

Operators and consumers alike will get savvier, utilize technology in new ways.

Washington D.C.-based International Conference Destination Implements New Cloud-Based PMS

New PMS allows Airlie Center to offer guests flexible mobile check-in, go green with a paperless system and engage with guests.

Bite Squad to Improve Its Environmental Footprint, Get Ahead of Self-Driving Trend with Tesla Model 3 Fleet

Restaurant delivery service CEO believes self-driving cars to be the future of food delivery.

3 Key Ways Hotels Can Upgrade Their Gym Facility in 2018

Small tweaks can drive in new guests and take the hotel’s gym to a whole new level.

Hyatt Partners with Ecova to Provide Comprehensive Energy Management Services

Renewal of energy management contract follows successful implementation of Ecova’s energy efficiency program.

Finding the Green in Being Green

Data and analytics are the missing link to drive energy efficiency and cost-savings for hotels

Soundproofing Hotel Rooms Enhance Customer Satisfaction, Reduce Hotel Energy Costs

The Four Diamond Hotel in Houston saw energy savings of 15.7% per occupied room night for an ROI of 22.6% over 4.37 years.

Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa Sees Benefits from Hotel Automation

Lighting and thermostat automation increase guest satisfaction and offer hotel cost savings, improved operations.

Madison Hotel's Optical LAN Saves It More Than $100K Compared to Traditional Copper-Based LAN Design

OLAN contributes to hotel's sustainability goals by eliminating thousands of feet of cabling, plastics, PVC and associated fiber management.

How IT Can Go Green

By adopting green practices through energy reduction, recycling and digital marketing, the IT department can make a major impact on a company.

Grand Hyatt Atlanta Eliminates Temperature-Related Guest Complaints

Sensors automatically notify property engineers via text message if they detect an issue with a guestroom unit.

Luxury Hotel in Manhattan Offers Guests Personalized, Immersive Tech Experience

Guests at the Baccarat hotel can order room service and control window shades, music, TV and lighting with an in-room smartphone.