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ADA Regulations Update - Recreational Facilities Jan 18, 2014: One of the most impactful standards from the 2010 ADA regulations will concern pools and exercise facilities. Here's what you need to know.

ADA Checklist for New Lodging Facilities Jan 2, 2014: A comprehensive list issued by the US Government on ADA.

Five Easy Ways to Safeguard Your Small Business Before Disaster Strikes Dec 26, 2013: The SBA and Agility Recovery recently hosted a free webinar giving tips on how to prepare for Hurricane season. But it doesn’t matter if you’re in the Gulf Coast or the Upper Midwest—all kinds of risks exist, and small businesses are particularly vulnerable.

Technology Trends by Terence Ronson Dec 19, 2013: What's trending? | By Terence Ronson ISHC

As we nearly at year end, I can't wipe away the feeling that as far as the economy is concerned, we are still on a wild roller coaster ride. I'm just not sure though if we are on the incline, or just about to reach a peak with yet another stomach churning steep decline in our midst. Whichever way it goes, these are for sure interesting times we live in.

Without doubt, one of the most disruptive technologies that we coexist with is Apple's ecosystem - called IOS. It is as omnipresent as the air we breathe, and I doubt a conversation regarding technology goes by, without some mention of this beast.

AH&LA Green Resource Center Nov 7, 2013: AH&LA Green Resource Center

Shattering Shower Doors Nov 3, 2013: The reports on social media sites, like Twitter, have pictures attached to them with glass covering bathroom floors. Captions read: “Shower doors do explode.” “What a way to be woken up.” Some of them show chilling images of bloody footprints where the unsuspecting victim had only one way to escape.

In-room technology changing Hotel landscape Sep 28, 2013: We live in a world full of change. It's one of the constants we can be certain of, and a catalyst to that change rests with technology. Considering this in the context of hotels, one of the significant changes taking place right now is how a guest interacts with the hotel.

The Internet was once seen as a key piece to this, and that has now shifted to the device used to access the Internet. We first experienced the Internet through the computer, and today, the smartphone and tablet have come to the forefront.

Hotel Impossible - Do's and Don'ts Sep 25, 2013: Master the Art of Hotel Do's and Don'ts with help from "Hotel Fixer' Anthony Melchiorri, who joins Kristen to help travelers avoid the heartbreak hotel experience.

OSHA RULES EMPLOYER PAYS FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Aug 21, 2013: This short article gives an overview to an OSHA final rule on issues affecting hotels, “Employer Payments for Personal Protective Equipment”

Hotel Cuts Water Use Nearly 80% Aug 7, 2013

Is that possible? Hotel Andaluz in Albuquerque, New Mexico, claims they've done just that. Reopening after a $30 million remodel, the Andaluz reduced their water use by 78% with their water savings program.

The Andaluz, which previously existed as the La Posada hotel, was extensively remodeled according to LEED standards. In order to cut water use, the Andaluz developers implemented numerous waster and energy saving conservation measures,

Hotel Franchisees Save Together Jul 4, 2013: Hotel Franchisees Save Together

Green building rises in retail and hospitality Jul 4, 2013: Green building projects are defined as either meeting LEED or another recognized green building standard, or one that is energy-efficient, water-efficient and improves indoor air quality and/or engages in material resource conservation.