Gaming Industry News - Environmental

Until this summer, the 16,000 gallons of groundwater that runs below the Mansion House Inn, Health Club & Spa was a nuisance. Because the inn’s subbasement sits in the middle of the groundwater, the water constantly had to be pumped away to protect the structure. Now, the water is an asset. How so? - More

Green Hotels Global simplifies environmental RFP efforts for hotels and corporations worldwide - More

New energy-efficient LED lighting technology runs cooler and uses less electricity than traditional incandescent light bulbs — at a cost that’s more affordable than ever. - More

The AH&LA and AAA have both included the EcoRooms & EcoSuites certification program among those recommended for eco-conscious travelers. - More

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is stepping up its efforts to green hotels in its southern Texas location by adding a second tier to its Green Hotel Program. - More

‘GREEN’ is on the Move. Impact Enterprises, Inc. contracts to manufacture eco-friendly menu covers for the world’s leading international entertainment company. - More

Pineapple Hospitality adds 4 Pineapple Partners to help bring a comprehensive approach to the green hotel industry. - More

The July 4 holiday weekend turned out to be a good time to open for the new water-themed h2hotel in California’s Northern Sonoma Wine Country. The four-story, 36-room hotel sold out - a good sign for the owners of the $19 million property. - More

Spend some time chatting with Brian Gorski, director of engineering at the 498-room Hyatt Regency Boston and you will quickly understand how the all-electric hotel has been able to slice its annual power consumption by a whopping 42 percent - from 12.3 million kilowatt hours of usage per year to 7.1 million. - More

For more than 125 years after Foxwood Resort was founded in 1876 on the edge of Lake of Bays in the Muskoka area of Ontario, there was not a lot that was 'green' about the property - except for the surrounding scenery of course. - More