Latest Breaking Green Hotel News... "Supporting Hospitality Sustainability"  

As a part of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification process, Hyatt Place Raleigh West/RBC Center boasts a variety of features intended to increase environmental sustainability

Phil Benson explores the green hotels revolution and considers how sustainable buildings and refurbishments could create cost savings for hoteliers.

Hotel Indigo, IHG's (InterContinental Hotels Group) upscale boutique brand, announces the February opening of the Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara. The hotel, located at 121 State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, offers guests a unique hotel experience with the modern design.

Luxury hotel InterContinental Miami today announced that it has partnered with Greenlight Energy to purchase 15,467,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of wind power in 2012.

Five years after its launch, O'Reilly Hospitality Management is ready to take a big step forward. The Springfield, Missouri-based company is ready to grow its portfolio through the ground-up development of hotels.

The Tower Companies announced today that the West Health Policy Center, an independently funded nonprofit, non-partisan organization, whose single aim is to lower health care costs, has signed a seven-year lease at USGBC LEED certified.

The downtown Radisson Hotel is kicking off a top-to-bottom "eco-friendly" renovation that its new managers say will be good for business and the environment.

Comprehensive renovation of luxury Union Square hotel includes installation of VingCard's Orion energy management system, RFID locks, Elsafe safes and VISIONLINE access control system.

Hotel Brokers International (HBI) has conferred the designation of Certified Hotel Broker (CHB) upon Larry E. Best, principal and designated broker for Buffalo Hotel Realty, LLC - a full service hospitality real estate advisory firm located in suburban Buffalo, N.Y.

The installation of the Smartcool system on our chillers was seamlessly and professionally carried out without disruption to our operation, and we are very pleased to have reached and exceeded the expected savings.

he Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway, adjacent to one of the world's busiest U.S. airports and home to the Georgia International Convention Center recently earned Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

Lots of old folktales prevail about how to save and conserve water -even if it really is necessary. However, water and water conservation are becoming very serious issues around the world.

Best Western Plus Wine Country Inn & Suites joins the EcoStay (TM) Program and takes action against climate change

Europe's first Chedi Hotel and Residences development is nearing the end of its construction phase, on schedule for opening in 2013, with "Chedi Andermatt Residences" available from CHF 20,000 per sqm for a two-bedroom apartment.

The Courtyard by Marriott Portland City Center, located on 550 SW Oak Street, has been certified as Gold by the Sustainability at Work

Have you recently done energy efficiency upgrades, or are you planning to do some this year?

The need to drive down energy costs and consumption and make more efficient use of natural resources are the main forces behind a significant growth in spending on green goods and services by UK businesses

The currents of New York City's East River may soon be harnessed to produce electricity.

The optimum route to any destination within the building, but also of "learning" how its occupants typically move around.

Using a bio-based technology was used to provide high-quality thermal and acoustic wall insulation.

Now the pool is full and the restaurant is preparing to launch under the guidance of Complete Hospitality Management, a team that is helping with the transition.

Sustainability for hospitality should be defined as: building, furnishing and operating hotels in ways that are better for the guest.

The OHL Group - as a secure, nearly square-mile oasis of rain forest, mangroves and white sand fronting the turquoise sea.

Announces Extensive Accomplishments in 2011 and Plans to Open Over 860 Hotels.Hilton Worldwide has become the fastest growing major hotel company.

Whitbread - owners of budget hotel chain Premier Inn - has announced the latest step in sustainability with green drives on water.

The hotel, whose motto is "to walk softly on the planet.", claims a long list of eco-initiatives.

The Endicott Hotel stands empty as it prepares for its metamorphosis this year from low-income housing to market-rate apartments.

The new hotel renovation projects selected for this week's Makeover Monday take us to the Boston waterfront.

GREEN space next to a major roundabout is set to be sold off - paving the way for a controversial hotel development.

COUNCILLORS have given the green light in principle for a 163-bed hotel next to the Barbican Centre, after last-minute talks between planning officers and developers saved the project.