Hotel & Motel Management - October 15, 2007 - (Page Cover1)

ADVERTISEMENT www.HotelMotel.com News Analysis, Trends and People Since 1875 A HotelWorld Network Publication | Vol. 222, No. 18 | October 15, 2007 HD Supply Facilities Maintenance Your partner in green hospitality solutions H O S P I TA L I T Y S O L U T I O N S T he phrase “going green” is a popular expression in business these days, especially in the hospitality industry. There is a growing movement to ensure that hotels are reducing their impact on the environment. If your property is contemplating a green initiative, there are five key areas you will want to consider: water conservation, energy conservation, indoor environmental quality, waste reduction and proper disposal of hazardous materials. Water Conservation Hotels use as much as 100 to 200 gallons of water per occupied room per day. Replacing showerheads with low-ﬂow, high-pressure technology can save several thousand gallons of water per year. Similarly, installing aerators in your faucets and showerheads can reduce the amount of water guests use. Aerators mix air with water to make an effective spray, so guests receive a comfortable, consistent ﬂow while using less water. Using a 1.5 U.S. GPM aerator instead of a 2.2 U.S. GPM aerator results in a more than 30% reduction in water use. Even simple changes such as instituting a linen reuse program at your hotel can save millions of gallons of water per year by encouraging guests to reuse their sheets and towels. you can make to reduce energy consumption is replacing incandescent bulbs with compact ﬂuorescent bulbs. Compact ﬂuorescent bulbs use 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs. The environmental impact created by replacing these bulbs is signiﬁcant. Replacing one incandescent bulb with a compact ﬂuorescent prevents 450 pounds of greenhouse gas from entering the air over the lifetime of the bulb. Another energy-saving solution is to install occupancy sensors and smart PTAC units in guestrooms. These sensory devices automatically shut off heating, cooling and lighting when a room is unoccupied. In-room appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves and TVs are a great way to keep guests comfortable. Appliances with the ENERGY STAR icon consume less energy than products not bearing the logo. TCP, the leader in energy efﬁcient lighting to the hospitality industry, manufactures the most compact ﬂuorescent products in the industry. Through excellent color characteristics, preferred light levels and service life, TCP compact ﬂuorescent lighting products provide a greater sense of warmth, comfort and security to enhance your property’s overall ambiance. Technical Concepts is the global leader in innovative hygiene solutions for the away-from-home washroom. The comprehensive range includes automatic ﬂushing and ﬁxture surface cleaning systems, automatic faucets, high quality skin care and air care systems. Our environmentally intelligent systems last longer, preserve water, reduce packaging waste and chemicals entering the wastewater stream. Scitec is a leading provider of Aegis® telephones, including more than 40 single- and 2-line feature phones, and industry standard 2500 set models. National account package pricing is available on 50-phone orders of the same model. LG’s Digital PTAC unit is one of the most versatile and efﬁcient units on the market. Independently tested, it is the quietest PTAC unit available. Our digital model comes ready to accommodate both wired and wireless thermostats, Energy Management Systems, Front Desk Control Systems, and standard Corrosion Protection. Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Providing clean rooms and tidy grounds is essential to good business, but few hoteliers stop to consider that what their guests and staff breathe should be just as clean as what they see. Installing air ﬁlters with High Efﬁciency Particulate Air (HEPA) ﬁltration and using vacuums designed to reduce micro-organisms, dust and airborne pollutants can greatly improve IEQ. Janitorial and sanitary supplies, new carpet and paint all help keep your property looking great, but they may also contribute to poor IEQ because they contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). These gases can cause short- and long-term adverse health effects. Choosing low-VOC products will improve IEQ and keep guests and employees breathing easier. See back page Energy Conservation Lighting consumes a great deal of energy at the average property. One of the easiest and most effective upgrades http://www.HotelMotel.com

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Hotel & Motel Management - October 15, 2007 Contents Concord Sets Goal to Double Portfolio Leaders: Budgetel Brand Off and Running Pension Funds Put More Capital Into Hotels Perspective Letter to the Editor At Your Risk Consultant's Corner Sales Clinic On Finance Guest Column Trends & Stats Industry Leaders Say Healthy Times Will Continue Eco-Concious Hotels Looks for Certification Events Removing Chemicals, Suds from Housekeeping Products Handhelds Help Track Safe Activity People on The Move Awards Transactions Supplier News Ad/Editorial Index Bath Trends Marketplace Classifieds Checking Out

Hotel & Motel Management - October 15, 2007

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