National Association of Hotel & Lodging EngineersNational Association of Hotel & Lodging Engineers http://archive.nahle.org Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:28:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 A blueprint for a greener future: 5 strategies for reducing environmental impact http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/a-blueprint-for-a-greener-future-5-strategies-for-reducing-environmental-impact/ http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/a-blueprint-for-a-greener-future-5-strategies-for-reducing-environmental-impact/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:17:10 +0000 Robert Elliott http://archive.nahle.org/?p=8285 IFMA’s FMJ Magazine
Facility owners, project managers and designers are uniquely positioned to address office waste by implementing strategic planning in furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) procurement. By adopting sustainable furniture practices, organizations can move toward a more circular economy in which waste is minimized, resources are conserved and economic and environmental benefits are maximized. Read More

]]> http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/a-blueprint-for-a-greener-future-5-strategies-for-reducing-environmental-impact/feed/ 0 Hyatt pushes into mid-market hotels while doubling down on luxury http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/hyatt-pushes-into-mid-market-hotels-while-doubling-down-on-luxury/ http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/hyatt-pushes-into-mid-market-hotels-while-doubling-down-on-luxury/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:11:43 +0000 Robert Elliott http://archive.nahle.org/?p=8279 Skift
Hyatt Hotels is expanding its presence in the mid-tier market and scaling up in luxury and lifestyle brands as part of a broader fine-tuning of its brand portfolio. The hotel operator aims to speed up growth in its global footprint, increasing fee generation from owners and franchisees. Read More

]]> http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/hyatt-pushes-into-mid-market-hotels-while-doubling-down-on-luxury/feed/ 0 Don’t let your building be an easy target for cyberattacks http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/dont-let-your-building-be-an-easy-target-for-cyberattacks/ http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/dont-let-your-building-be-an-easy-target-for-cyberattacks/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:07:15 +0000 Robert Elliott http://archive.nahle.org/?p=8277 Buildings
As building management systems are increasingly digitized and connected to the internet — including HVAC, fire alarms, access card readers, security cameras and energy management — facilities are more vulnerable to cybercrimes. Read More

]]> http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/dont-let-your-building-be-an-easy-target-for-cyberattacks/feed/ 0 How facility managers can prepare for severe weather emergencies http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/how-facility-managers-can-prepare-for-severe-weather-emergencies-2/ http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/how-facility-managers-can-prepare-for-severe-weather-emergencies-2/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:22:07 +0000 Robert Elliott http://archive.nahle.org/?p=8273 Facilities Net
Severe weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, posing significant challenges for facilities managers tasked with keeping operations safe and running smoothly. This Facilities in Focus video features Rusti Dyals, national director of environment, health and safety at ESFM, discussing key steps facilities managers can take to prepare for severe weather emergencies. Read More

]]> http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/how-facility-managers-can-prepare-for-severe-weather-emergencies-2/feed/ 0 How facility managers can prepare for severe weather emergencies http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/how-facility-managers-can-prepare-for-severe-weather-emergencies/ http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/how-facility-managers-can-prepare-for-severe-weather-emergencies/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:19:40 +0000 Robert Elliott http://archive.nahle.org/?p=8271 Facilities Net
Severe weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, posing significant challenges for facilities managers tasked with keeping operations safe and running smoothly. This Facilities in Focus video features Rusti Dyals, national director of environment, health and safety at ESFM, discussing key steps facilities managers can take to prepare for severe weather emergencies. Read More

]]> http://archive.nahle.org/2025/03/how-facility-managers-can-prepare-for-severe-weather-emergencies/feed/ 0 How AI is transforming hotel wellness facilities and improving staff operations across all stages of the guest journey http://archive.nahle.org/2025/02/how-ai-is-transforming-hotel-wellness-facilities-and-improving-staff-operations-across-all-stages-of-the-guest-journey/ http://archive.nahle.org/2025/02/how-ai-is-transforming-hotel-wellness-facilities-and-improving-staff-operations-across-all-stages-of-the-guest-journey/#comments Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:29:56 +0000 Robert Elliott http://archive.nahle.org/?p=8259 Hotel Technology News
It’s inevitable that modern advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will impact the hotel industry. While much has been rightfully said about use cases like machine learning (ML) impacting personalized guest offers or microsegmentation and generative AI (genAI) helping with contextual marketing or summarization for staff, for this focused article let’s shift gears from the rooms division into the spa and wellness facilities. Read More

]]> http://archive.nahle.org/2025/02/how-ai-is-transforming-hotel-wellness-facilities-and-improving-staff-operations-across-all-stages-of-the-guest-journey/feed/ 0 International brands, investors see increasing potential for lifestyle hotels http://archive.nahle.org/2025/02/international-brands-investors-see-increasing-potential-for-lifestyle-hotels/ http://archive.nahle.org/2025/02/international-brands-investors-see-increasing-potential-for-lifestyle-hotels/#comments Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:15:41 +0000 Robert Elliott http://archive.nahle.org/?p=8255 Hotel News Now via CoStar
The lifestyle segment is no longer a niche sector flying under the radar in the hospitality industry. Lifestyle hotels are moving the needle with guests, spurring global brand companies to develop or acquire lifestyle brands and attracting investors who see money to be made. 

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]]> http://archive.nahle.org/2025/02/international-brands-investors-see-increasing-potential-for-lifestyle-hotels/feed/ 0 Fall protection focus: rooftop fall protection systems http://archive.nahle.org/2025/02/fall-protection-focus-rooftop-fall-protection-systems/ http://archive.nahle.org/2025/02/fall-protection-focus-rooftop-fall-protection-systems/#comments Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:07:44 +0000 Robert Elliott http://archive.nahle.org/?p=8251 Buildings
The activity on a building’s rooftop may go unnoticed to most, but it’s often critical maintenance that keeps the building’s operations running smoothly. Often, rooftops house many HVAC components, lighting, safety, security and other equipment that employees will have to service periodically. Read More

]]> http://archive.nahle.org/2025/02/fall-protection-focus-rooftop-fall-protection-systems/feed/ 0 Hilton sets new growth record, adds 973 hotels and nearly 100,000 rooms http://archive.nahle.org/2025/02/hilton-sets-new-growth-record-adds-973-hotels-and-nearly-100000-rooms/ http://archive.nahle.org/2025/02/hilton-sets-new-growth-record-adds-973-hotels-and-nearly-100000-rooms/#comments Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:47:52 +0000 Robert Elliott http://archive.nahle.org/?p=8246 Lodging Magazine
In a year when Hilton announced new partnerships and acquisitions and developed hotels worldwide, the company set records for growth. Hilton added 973 hotels and nearly 100,000 rooms in 2024, the single biggest increase in rooms in Hilton’s more than 100-year history, achieving net unit growth of 7.3%. Read More

]]> http://archive.nahle.org/2025/02/hilton-sets-new-growth-record-adds-973-hotels-and-nearly-100000-rooms/feed/ 0 How to choose the right sustainability certifications for your hotel business http://archive.nahle.org/2025/02/how-to-choose-the-right-sustainability-certifications-for-your-hotel-business/ http://archive.nahle.org/2025/02/how-to-choose-the-right-sustainability-certifications-for-your-hotel-business/#comments Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:39:39 +0000 Robert Elliott http://archive.nahle.org/?p=8240 Green Lodging News
Hotel sustainability certifications are no longer a specialized distinction but an essential means of meeting market demand. With 73% of global tourists preferring to stay in hotels that apply sustainable practices, green certificates increasingly play a key role in influencing consumer choices. Read More

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