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Hospitality Industry Insurance Risks: Hotel & Restaurant Owners Must Review And Update Insurance Coverage To Protect Their Businesses

 Proper insurance to value (ITV). The market sometimes offers blanket and agreed amount limits, which can help buyers overcome an instance where the insured has purchased too little building coverage.  Business income limits. Most insurance buyers don’t take time to … Continue reading

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Hospitality Industry Green Issues: Hotel Group Achieves “LEED Volume Precertification” For Its “Green Engage” Program Making Hotels 15% To 20% More Energy Efficient

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announces that its in-house sustainability system Green Engage* has been awarded with a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) volume precertification established by the U.S. … Continue reading

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Hotel Industry “Green Issues”: California Hotel Earns Top Environmental Designation Through “Recycling, Energy Efficiency And Conservation Management”

 Recently designated one of California’s top “green hotels” by the California Department of General Services, the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina has also been awarded the program’s “Leadership Level” status for its continued commitment to sustainability and conservation … Continue reading

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Hospitality Technology: New Hotel Sensors Reduce Energy Consumption While Increasing Guest Safety And Comfort

The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler is continuing their quest to become one of Whistler’s most sustainable properties with the recent addition of new environmentally sustainable operations and programs. The Westin Resort & Spa is the first resort in Whistler to … Continue reading

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Hospitality Industry Trends: How Will Hotels And Restaurants Of The Future Improve Their Operations And Profitability? (Video)

Here is an interesting video describing some of the future trends of the hospitality industry, and more specificly hotels and restaurants. 

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Hospitality Industry Sustainability Initiatives: Hotel “Green Initiatives” Are Being Implemented And Maintained Through Training And Management In Spite Of Economic Downturn

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Hotel Industry Risk Management: “Optional Linen Service” And Other “Green Programs” Can Help Reduce “Repetitive-Use Injuries” And Chemicals Usage At Hotels

Categories include promoting environmental awareness through new employee training and workshops,  ….waste reduction, energy and water efficiency and air quality as well as green cleaning and housekeeping practices which include optional linen service – who really needs their sheets changed … Continue reading

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“Hospitality 2015″ From Deloitte: Hotel Ownership And Management Must Position Companies For Future Success, Profitability And Risk Reduction

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Hospitality Industry Trends: Hotel Ownership Should Consider “Green Lodging” Certifications As Healthier And Safer Business Practices

“… it creates a healthier environment for those working at a hotel, motel or bed and breakfast as more of the cleaning supplies use fewer chemically infused ingredients, fewer linens are laundered, cans, bottles and other goods are recycled and lighting, … Continue reading

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