by Alissa Ponchione | Sep 3, 2009 | News
As part of its $1 billion global relaunch, Holiday Inn has redesigned its logo, requiring new exterior signage for more than 3,200 locations. In lieu of neon or fluorescent lighting, the chain selected GE Tetra LEDs for their energy efficiency and long...
by Alissa Ponchione | Sep 2, 2009 | News
The Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel is partnering with Tozour Energy Systems to reduce energy usage and costs. Tozour will identify energy-saving opportunities throughout the property during an in-depth energy audit, including new energy-efficient HVAC...
by Alissa Ponchione | Sep 2, 2009 | Projects
Photography by John Herr Incorporating five historic structures into a hotel and convention center is no easy feat. But that’s exactly what Cooper Carry and Design Continuum had to do for the new Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and the Lancaster County...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 28, 2009 | News
For its model prototype at the Memphis, Tennessee, headquarters, Home2 Suites by Hilton is using eco-friendly carpeting from InterfaceFLOR. The modular carpet tile manufacturer is supplying flooring that comprises 70 percent recycled content. The flooring—which...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 27, 2009 | News
U.S. travelers are more familiar with sustainable travel terminology than they were two years ago but remain unwilling to pay more for green travel options, according to the July version of travelhorizons, the quarterly consumer survey co-authored by the U.S. Travel...