Hospitality
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Hospitality articles below.
New Solar Charging Kit From Legrand
The Solar Charging Kit adds USB charging for mobile devices to commercial and hospitality outdoor spaces without the time or hassle of a full construction project.
In New Jersey, Six Flags Goes Solar
The project ranks as New Jersey’s largest net metered solar project and distinguishes Six Flags Great Adventure as one of the world’s first solar-powered theme parks.
Hotel Wins Rave Reviews – For Hot Water!
Installing a digital mixing station for the domestic water system delights guests and decreases maintenance demands.
QuickDrain ProLine Stainless Steel Linear Shower Drain
Ideal for tub-to-shower conversions in hospitality, healthcare, and institutional spaces, the drain offers high-style, superior function, and ease of installation.
In London, Hilton Introduces Its First Vegan Suite
The global hospitality company refurbished an existing suite that caters to those seeking a more eco-friendly lodging experience.
Ascent Windscreen System By Trex Commercial Products
Featuring a qualified wind load of 80psf, Trex Ascent allows for installations at higher altitudes such as on balconies and rooftops.
Sherwin-Williams Unveils New Color Collections For Key Markets
Twenty-three new palettes for 2019 include market-specific options for commercial, multifamily, healthcare, hospitality, and education applications.
Friday Funny: The “Hoppiest” Hotel On Earth
Beer lovers rejoice! BrewDog has opened the doors to the world’s first craft beer hotel, located inside its Columbus, OH brewery.
Legrand IoT Initiatives Continue To Develop
Having launched its IoT program, ELIOT, in 2016, Legrand continues to introduce key products and form strategic partnerships with companies including Amazon, Cisco, Ivani, Samsung, and Marriott.
New California Workplace Safety Regulation Protects Hotel Housekeepers
This is the first ergonomic standard in the nation written specifically to protect hotel housekeepers from injury.
Keeping Hotels Safe Through Staff Training
Employees' knowledge of proper security protocols is crucial to the safety of guests, while also enhancing a hotel's reputation.
Ecore Receives Two U.S. Product Patents
Ecore, a company that transforms reclaimed waste into unique performance surfaces, recently received two United States product patents.
HP PVC-free Durable Smooth Wall Paper
This customizable wallpaper produces odorless displays that are mold resistant, mildew resistant, and UL GREENGUARD GOLD Certified.
2016 Flooring Design Award Winners Named
Starnet® Worldwide’s flooring design competition celebrates 18 years of commercial flooring design excellence and craftsmanship.
Wyndham Worldwide Recognized As World Leader For Climate Change
Global hospitality company named to The Climate "A" List by the Carbon Disclosure Project, and beats carbon emissions goal six years ahead of schedule.
Facility Executive | July/August 2015 Issue
This issue takes a comprehensive look at a multitude of security issues and their solutions. Also featured: HVAC, hospitality case study, pest control, professional development.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: StaySafer Program by NSF International
The program provides hospitality facility professionals with a means to evaluate and demonstrate the safety of its water systems and food service operations.
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Haunted Hospitality
Ghostly spirits make themselves as comfortable in America's B&Bs as living guests do. #throwbackthursday #tbt
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Cleaning To Reduce Hospitality Hazards
For aesthetics, safety, and preservation of building materials and surroundings, professional power washers can be a useful facility management tool.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Wireless Coverage In Hotels
Hotels must overcome dropped calls, weak signals, and slow data speeds in order to provide effective wireless communication.
“Future of Work” While On the Road
Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Steelcase, and IDEO are creating and testing solutions for the future of work and meetings in hotels.
FRIDAY FUNNY: All Together Now!
In New Orleans, La Quinta Inns and Suites convened the "Largest Human Mattress Domino Drop."
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Monthly Subscriptions From Easy Ice
One flat rate for monthly use of ice machines includes maintenance, water filters, repair parts and labor, and emergency ice.
FRIDAY FUNNY: Fill 'Er Up (no spillage, please)
In honor of the Super Bowl, this Friday Funny article salutes an innovation that may literally shake up the way stadiums, restaurants, and other high volume brew purveyors serve their customers forever...but without the foam!
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Abby From Grand Rapids Chair Company
With its seamless steel frame, this banquet stacking chair is designed for high traffic use.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Laundry Whiteness Enhancer From Procter & Gamble
This addition to the Tide Professional Laundry System can help hospitality facility managers whiten linens and extend useful life.
FRIDAY FUNNY: Sleep In, Or Ship Out
The 120 room Travelodge has been built from 86 high strength steel containers which were constructed and fitted with the hotel room's fixture and fittings in Shenzen, China. Transported to England by boat, they were then put on a truck and fitted together like giant Lego blocks.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Hospitality Focus By HD Supply
HD Supply Facilities Maintenance recently launched a dedicated hospitality team to focus on the needs of facility managers in that industry.
WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Strange Bedfellows?
Three Holiday Inn locations are trying out a new way to provide guests a good night's sleep.
HEI Hotels & Resorts' Energy Efforts
The Connecticut-based owner/operator of hotel real estate recently received the Corporate Energy Management award from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: eCube For Commercial Refrigeration
eCube is a device for commercial refrigerators and freezers that saves energy and increases equipment life.
WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Vacation On A Shoestring
Travelers taking advantage of a deal in San Diego need to pack more than usual.
Hospitality Group Joins EPA Program
Accor North America has joined the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (NPEP).
Partnership For Greening Hotel Housekeeping
The American Hotel & Lodging Association and the International Executive Housekeepers Association are working to increase sustainability.
