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greenlodging

  1. Two states-Michigan and Wisconsin-now ban smoking in all guestrooms in all lodging establishments. I strongly support this trend. You also?
  2. Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection's Green Lodging Program just added its 650th hotel: the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Clearwater.
  3. Just posted a summary of the green findings from the AH&LA's 2010 Lodging Survey. GLN is the first media outlet to have the information.
  4. Reading AH&LA's 2010 Lodging Survey. There are some fascinating green findings. Watch for article later today at www.greenlodgingnews.com.
  5. The American Hotel & Lodging Assn. will release its 2010 Lodging Survey very soon. Watch for a green preview at www.greenlodgingnews.com.
  6. Checking out hotel rates for the hotel show in New York in November. Where can I stay without taking out a second mortgage on the house? LOL
  7. Montana Innkeepers Association launched a green lodging certification program on August 1. Watch for details at www.greenlodgingnews.com.
  8. 18 Sage Hospitality hotels are now offering choice to opt out of daily housekeeping service. Watch for article at www.greenlodgingnews.com.
  9. Just posted my column for the week. I have to admit it is the first time I have used the word "shitologist." See www.greenlodgingnews.com.
  10. California's Green Lodging Program intends to add a third and fourth level to its successful two-tier green lodging certification program.
  11. Am here in Tahoe at the West Coast Green Lodging Conference. The event will wrap up today. Be sure to get involved in next year's event!
  12. This week, more than 350 Marriott associates, hotel guests will work to build a home and playground in neighborhoods hardest hit by Katrina.
  13. Arrived in Lake Tahoe last evening for the West Coast Green Lodging Conference. Looks like attendance will be close to 80 people for event.
  14. Saunders Hotel Group has an Eco Check program to supplement its preventive maintenance program. See the latest guest column at our website.
  15. Spoke with Brian Nelson about the Mansion House Inn, Health Club & Spa's new geothermal heating and cooling system. Watch for the article!
  16. Convention Industry Council: New Green Meeting & Events Standards will be complete by the end of 2010. There is an "Accommodations" section.
  17. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) plans to list member properties that are green certified on the AH&LA website this fall.
  18. Travelocity says it will add hundreds of Hilton hotels to its Green Hotel Directory that have been validated by Hilton's LightStay program.
  19. Sofitel Minneapolis gives out "speeding tickets" when a staff member leaves lights on or is otherwise wasteful. It helps to reduce waste!
  20. Peter Island Resort & Spa in the B.V.I. now has two 250 kW wind turbines up and running. Will reduce resort's carbon footprint 75 percent.