Green Seal Becomes the Gold Standard for Eco-Conscious Restaurants
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved GS-46, the Green Seal Environmental Standard for Restaurants and Food Services.
September 14, 2009
Hotel Indigo Unveils First LEED Gold Property
Hotel Indigo Athens University Area has debuted in Georgia as the brand's first LEED Gold property.
September 10, 2009
Cubellis Headquarters Earn LEED Gold
Architectural and interior design firm Cubellis has attained LEED Gold for its Boston headquarters.
September 8, 2009
Holiday Inn Chooses LEDs for Exterior Signage
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 lifespan.
September 3, 2009
Sheraton Atlantic City Implements Energy-Reduction Plan
The Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel is partnering with Tozour Energy Systems to reduce energy usage and costs.
September 2, 2009
Home2 Suites by Hilton Showcases Eco-Friendly Flooring in Model Suite
For its model prototype at the Memphis, Tennessee, headquarters, Home2 Suites by Hilton is using eco-friendly carpeting from InterfaceFLOR.
August 28, 2009
Consumers Unwilling to Pay More for Green Travel
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 Association and Ypartnership.