The World’s 50 Best Bars, from Drinks International Magazine

Definitely some beautiful interiors and beautiful bars worthy of a martini tour bucket list!

This is the first year Ketel One Vodka has sponsored the World’s 50 Best Bars Awards by Drinks International Magazine, held in London. London was announced 'best bar city', the US as 'best bar country', with Europe topping the 'regional bars' charts.

http://www.worlds50bestbars.com/fifty-best-bars-list-2014/index.php

The world's 10 most amazing architectural hotels, from The Guardian newspaper

With the opening of the oval-shaped Yanqi Lake Kempinski hotel in Beijing next month – one that resembles a glowing shell – Uk's The Guardian newspaper takes a look at the most creative architecturally designed hotels you can stay in around the world.

http://www.theguardian.com/travel/gallery/2014/oct/15/the-worlds-10-most-amazing-design-hotels

U.S. hotels expected to spend record $6Billion this year on capital expenditures

A newly published study by Bjorn Hanson of the Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism at the NYU School of Professional Studies predicts that a record-setting $6 billion will be spent in 2014 by the U.S. lodging industry on capital expenditures for remodeling and improving both guest rooms and public spaces.

Hanson says the spending increase is driven by deferred upgrades and improvements going back all the way to 2009 (no surprise there). Even though 2013 was a record year for remodeling and upgrades, 2014 is expected to beat that record with hoteliers' efforts to comply with brand standards and respond to consumer feedback on social media.

http://www.scps.nyu.edu/about/newsroom/news/2014/u_s_lodging_industry_0.html

As travelers spend, hotel industry builds. Good news for all of us.

When travelers are traveling, spending money at and on hotels, it gives hotel developers the impetus to build more hotels, in the hope that the good times never end.  A great article in Hotel Management Magazine,  with good news for all of us in and connected to the the industry.

http://www.hotelmanagement.net/development-construction/as-travelers-spend-hotel-industry-builds-28825

Green that matters to you! NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations Seminars featured at the Lodging Green Conference in Vegas. Sustainable Seminars for Hoteliers, Designers, Suppliers

The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee is thrilled to be invited to present it’s extremely popular Green Voice™ Conversations seminars at the Lodging Green Conference and Expo at Aria Hotel Las Vegas, October 28-29-30. The live seminars are made up of three breakout sessions over two conference days, specifically designed for Architects, Designers and Procurement professionals, and will feature three panel discussions with industry experts on each topic.

NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations are now in their 3rd year, continuing to grow in scope and popularity each year, and are a fresh approach to sustainability education, bringing together leaders in the industry with great ideas, products, design and tangible business results. NEWH and NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations are proud to co-produce the Lodging Green Conference. We invite all architects, designers, purchasing professionals, hospitality industry professionals, event & meeting planners and sustainability experts who are looking to gain further insight, promote and build strong business relationships to attend this year’s Lodging Green Conference.

This year’s seminars headline 12 industry experts actively involved in sustainable practices across many facets of hospitality, lodging, construction, architecture, design, and business. Moderators and speakers will lead the online attendees through 3 different fascinating conversations covering sustainable principles and practices that impact the hospitality industry from a wide range of perspectives. The seminars will expand on the NEWH Green Voice Conversations new commitment to the industry: “Educate. Change. Together.”

Wed, Oct 29, 2014 , morning session: “Sustainable Design for Guests.”
Glenn Hasek, Publisher, Green Lodging News , moderating John Bryant, Sr. Director, Design & Construction, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and Mark Petruzzi, SVP, Outreach & Strategic Relations, Green Seal, and Jessica Rosman, Director of Supplier Diversity & Sustainability, Caesars Entertainment

Wed, Oct 29, 2014 , afternoon session:“Responsible Sourcing.”
Dina Belon, Director Hospitality, MindClick Global and VP Sustainable Hospitality, NEWH, moderating Dave Lippert, Vice President of Procurement for Marriott International’s Architecture and Construction Division , and Sharon Flynn, Director of Prototype Design, Wyndham Worldwide, and Gail Edgar, VP, Global RE & Facility Services, Grainger

Thurs, Oct 30, 2014 , morning session: “Transformative Design Technologies..”
Lorraine Francis, Director, Hospitality Interiors, Gensler, moderating Brian Hassig, Distinguished Projects Group, High Touch Design Limited, AD Pedigree, and Dennis Berlien, Glumac Engineering, and Katarina Tesarova, Vice President, Global Sustainability, Sands Corporation

To register for the Lodging Green conference visit http://lodgingevents.com/ or for more info on NEWH Green Voice™ presentations www.NEWH.org/Sustainability/Green-Voice-Events/
NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations. Educate. Change. Together.

NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations Webinars grateful to generous sponsors for backing Sustainable CEU Accredited Webinars. Registration now open!

The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee is thrilled to announce four great sponsors hosting the return of our extremely popular Green Voice™ Conversation Webinars on Friday September 26th. Thanks to the support of Global Lighting, JLF Lone Meadow Furniture, Northwest Carpets, and Valley Forge Fabrics our live webinar sessions are easy to attend using any computer and phone: and will feature two CEU-accredited panel discussions, one in the morning, and another the same afternoon.

Both webinars are suited to a wide audience of architects, interior designers, purchasing agents, hoteliers, suppliers, and educators to the industry and headline 6 industry experts actively involved in sustainable practices across many facets of hospitality, lodging, dining, and business.

Each live webinar will qualify for AIA 1 LU|HSW and IDCEC 0.1 CEU accreditation, and will be hosted online by NEWH Green Voice™ via the easy to use ReadyTalk web and phone system. No downloads required, attend from the comfort of your office or home viewing on any computer and listening in on any phone. Attendees can watch both webinars that day for one low fee of $20 for individual NEWH members and $40 for non-members. Webinars are always free for students and educators. To register for the webinars visit http://newh.org/events/green-voice-conversations-webinar-series/ or for more info on NEWH Green Voice™ presentations www.NEWH.org/Sustainability/Green-Voice-Events/ or on facebook at facebook.com/pages/NEWH-Sustainable-Hospitality/142978265731918

Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 11:00 AM (EST) webinar: “Responsible Sourcing.”
Dina Belon, Vice-President of Sustainable Hospitality, NEWH with Dave Lippert, Vice President of Procurement for Marriott International’s Architecture and Construction Division , and Sharon Flynn, Director of Prototype Design, Wyndham Worldwide
Session Description: Hotel Brand’s perspective on the value of responsible sourcing, making your supply chain more transparent. Looking at the process of Responsible Sourcing from design, through procurement, and reporting. The session will explore examples of how brands are tracking, verifying and monitoring their supply chain’s sustainability efforts.

Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 12:30 PM (EST) webinar: “Sustainable Design for Guests.”
Glenn Hasek, Publisher, Green Lodging News , with Adrienne Pumphrey, Global Head of Adoba Eco Hotels & Suites , and Helen Reed, President of HL Reed Design & Curator of Creativity at SEElogix
Session Description: Making a connection with the consumer. Case Studies of local sourcing, purchasing choices, energy and water conservation efforts and sustainable messaging that is helping win business. Examples of what is meaningful to guests related to sustainability efforts, how to successfully communicate them and show an ROI both from cost savings & revenue generation standpoint.

NEWH Green Voice Conversations now in their 3rd year continue to grow in scope and popularity each year. The webinars will expand on the NEWH Green Voice Conversations new commitment to the industry: “Educate. Change. Together.”

NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee and Green VoiceTM Conversations thank Global Lighting, JLF Lone Meadow Furniture, Northwest Carpets, and Valley Forge Fabrics for making these events and the work of our committee possible.

About NEWH (www.NEWH.org): NEWH-The Hospitality Industry Network, founded in 1985, is an international non-profit organization with 18 chapters and 5 regional groups of volunteer industry professionals who raise funds and grant scholarships to college students studying design, architecture, purchasing, and management focused on the lodging and restaurant markets. NEWH is the premiere industry networking organization whose volunteers have granted more than $3 million in scholarships over 25 years by networking at local, regional, and international architecture, design, and hospitality events.

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For more information contact:
Adrienne Pumphrey NEWH Director of Sustainable Hospitality adrienne@atmospherehospitalitymanagement.com, 303.522.7004
Dina Belon NEWH VP of Sustainable Hospitality dbelon@mindclicksgm.com, 407.345.4438
Andy Schaidler NEWH Sustainable Committee - Public Relations andys@italmond.com, 414.431.3687

NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations Webinars grateful to generous sponsors for backing Sustainable CEU Accredited Webinars. Registration now open!

The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee is thrilled to announce four great sponsors hosting the return of our extremely popular Green Voice™ Conversation Webinars on Friday September 26th. Thanks to the support of Global Lighting, JLF Lone Meadow Furniture, Northwest Carpets, and Valley Forge Fabrics our live webinar sessions are easy to attend using any computer and phone: and will feature two CEU-accredited panel discussions, one in the morning, and another the same afternoon.

Both webinars are suited to a wide audience of architects, interior designers, purchasing agents, hoteliers, suppliers, and educators to the industry and headline 6 industry experts actively involved in sustainable practices across many facets of hospitality, lodging, dining, and business.

Each live webinar will qualify for AIA 1 LU|HSW and IDCEC 0.1 CEU accreditation, and will be hosted online by NEWH Green Voice™ via the easy to use ReadyTalk web and phone system. No downloads required, attend from the comfort of your office or home viewing on any computer and listening in on any phone. Attendees can watch both webinars that day for one low fee of $20 for individual NEWH members and $40 for non-members. Webinars are always free for students and educators. To register for the webinars visit http://newh.org/events/green-voice-conversations-webinar-series/ or for more info on NEWH Green Voice™ presentations www.NEWH.org/Sustainability/Green-Voice-Events/ or on facebook at facebook.com/pages/NEWH-Sustainable-Hospitality/142978265731918

Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 11:00 AM (EST) webinar: “Responsible Sourcing.”
Dina Belon, Vice-President of Sustainable Hospitality, NEWH with Dave Lippert, Vice President of Procurement for Marriott International’s Architecture and Construction Division , and Sharon Flynn, Director of Prototype Design, Wyndham Worldwide
Session Description: Hotel Brand’s perspective on the value of responsible sourcing, making your supply chain more transparent. Looking at the process of Responsible Sourcing from design, through procurement, and reporting. The session will explore examples of how brands are tracking, verifying and monitoring their supply chain’s sustainability efforts.

Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 12:30 PM (EST) webinar: “Sustainable Design for Guests.”
Glenn Hasek, Publisher, Green Lodging News , with Adrienne Pumphrey, Global Head of Adoba Eco Hotels & Suites , and Helen Reed, President of HL Reed Design & Curator of Creativity at SEElogix
Session Description: Making a connection with the consumer. Case Studies of local sourcing, purchasing choices, energy and water conservation efforts and sustainable messaging that is helping win business. Examples of what is meaningful to guests related to sustainability efforts, how to successfully communicate them and show an ROI both from cost savings & revenue generation standpoint.

NEWH Green Voice Conversations now in their 3rd year continue to grow in scope and popularity each year. The webinars will expand on the NEWH Green Voice Conversations new commitment to the industry: “Educate. Change. Together.”

NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee and Green VoiceTM Conversations thank Global Lighting, JLF Lone Meadow Furniture, Northwest Carpets, and Valley Forge Fabrics for making these events and the work of our committee possible.

About NEWH (www.NEWH.org): NEWH-The Hospitality Industry Network, founded in 1985, is an international non-profit organization with 18 chapters and 5 regional groups of volunteer industry professionals who raise funds and grant scholarships to college students studying design, architecture, purchasing, and management focused on the lodging and restaurant markets. NEWH is the premiere industry networking organization whose volunteers have granted more than $3 million in scholarships over 25 years by networking at local, regional, and international architecture, design, and hospitality events.

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For more information contact:
Adrienne Pumphrey NEWH Director of Sustainable Hospitality adrienne@atmospherehospitalitymanagement.com, 303.522.7004
Dina Belon NEWH VP of Sustainable Hospitality dbelon@mindclicksgm.com, 407.345.4438
Andy Schaidler NEWH Sustainable Committee - Public Relations andys@italmond.com, 414.431.3687

New study by Cornell University: LEED-certified green sustainable hotels make more money than non-LEED ones

A new study by Cornell University has found that hotels gain a revenue benefit when they are certified under the LEED sustainable building program.

The study compared the performance of 93 LEED-certified green sustainable US hotels (the number for which operating data were available) to that of 514 comparable (but non-LEED) hotel competitors, and found that the certified hotels obtained superior financial performance.

The hotel industry has embraced environmental sustainability. By comparing LEED certified green sustainable hotels with a competitive set of non-certified hotels, the study found substantial increases in average daily rates and revenue per available room for the LEED hotels.

https://www.2degreesnetwork.com/groups/2degrees-community/resources/leed-certified-hotels-make-more-money-than-non-leed-ones/

https://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/research/chr/pubs/reports/abstract-18084.html

Top 10 and Top 150 Hotels in the USA, from USNews & World Report

USNews & World Report's travel editors analyzed a wide assortment of travel resources — including guidebooks, travel websites, guest reviews and expert ratings — to compile a comprehensive list of the best places to rest your head in the United States.
There's a Top 10 list and a Top 150 list (actually 169 to be exact, not sure why the odd totaling the longer list…?)

The top hotels in the USA for 2014 stand out among a varied landscape of great American properties. High-end amenities, excellent customer service and gourmet restaurants contribute to the distinguished reputations of each of these hotels.

http://travel.usnews.com/Hotels/USA/
http://travel.usnews.com/features/2014-Best-Hotels-in-the-USA-Winners/

adoba ecotel + suites brand, INDEPENDENT and ECO-MINDED

The hotel landscape is changing dramatically where owners and customers are seeking out non-branded hotels. At the adoba ecotel + suites brand being independent provides owners lower costs and greater autonomy with their hotel creativity. Traveling to an experiential hotel is what customers are now shifting towards. Be You! Learn more at adobaecohotel.com Convert. Build. Invest

http://www.adobaecohotels.com/
http://www.adobaecohotel.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/adoba-eco-hotel-&-suites

10 Top Classic Las Vegas Restaurants from Forbes: Vintage Guide For Hungry Visitors

Okay I totally love almost everything about this list, quirky and eclectic, a lot of old school, and varied price ranges. Some of my personal hidden gem faves aren't on here (like Triple George Grill downtown), but I see a whole group of lounges and diners and restaurants I've missed that I have to try the next time I'm in Vegas!

"Surviving in Sin City is tough, which is why the few true Vegas classic eateries that have lasted are so impressive. Longevity in the restaurant business here is something to brag about, and the tried and true usually stays that way for very good reasons."

http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2014/09/08/10-top-classic-las-vegas-restaurants-vintage-guide-for-hungry-visitors/

Elite Traveler's Top 100 Hotel Suites From Around the World, 2014 List

Elite Traveler, the New York based private jet lifestyle magazine, has released its 13th Annual survey detailing the top 100 luxury hotel suites around the World.   As you'll see, they have excellent taste, and of course they are very well traveled...

http://www.elitetraveler.com/category/travel/destination-guides/top-101-suites-2014

Ten Best Designed Hotel Lobbies From Around The World from Archh.com

A round up of the ten best designed hotel lobbies from around the world that worked up an appetite for the editors of the Archh.com blog, from 5 star to 7 star hotels (yes 7 stars!)

http://www.archh.com/blogs/157/ten-best-designed-hotel-lobbies-from-around-the-world/

Find Your Green Voice. Registration now open! NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations Webinars. Sustainable CEU Acredited Webinars for Hoteliers, Designers, Supplier

The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee announces the return of the extremely popular Green Voice™ Conversation Webinars on Friday September 26th. The live webinar sessions are easy to attend using any computer and phone: and will feature two CEU-accredited panel discussions, one in the morning, and another the same afternoon. Both webinars are suited to a wide audience of architects, interior designers, purchasing agents, hoteliers, suppliers, and educators to the industry

Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 11:00 AM (EST) webinar: “Responsible Sourcing.”

Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 12:30 PM (EST) webinar: “Sustainable Design for Guests.”

Each live webinar will qualify for AIA 1 LU|HSW and IDCEC 0.1 CEU accreditation, and will be hosted online by NEWH Green Voice™ via the easy to use ReadyTalk web and phone system. No downloads required, attend from the comfort of your office or home viewing on any computer and listening in on any phone. Attendees can watch both webinars that day for one low fee of $20 for individual NEWH members and $40 for non-members. Webinars are always free for students and educators.
To register for the webinars or for more info on NEWH Green Voice™ presentations visit www.NEWH.org/Sustainability/Green-Voice-Events or on facebook at facebook.com/pages/NEWH-Sustainable-Hospitality/142978265731918

NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations. Educate. Change. Together.

http://www.prlog.org/12362499

The NEWH Clifford R. Tuttle $5,000 Scholarship - Applications due September 15th

Cliff Tuttle was one of the extra special bright stars that we knew. He always had a ready smile and a helping hand. He cared about his community and the world. He was always there to support scholarship and the new members of our hospitality community through mentorship. Cliff managed the interior design practice in the San Francisco office of ForrestPerkins. Cliff worked as Director of Design for eight years in Washington, DC, before launching the San Francisco branch of the firm.

NEWH is offering the The Clifford R. Tuttle Scholarship Award to a student pursuing a career affiliated with the Hospitality Industry in Interior Design

The scholarship winner will be presented at the Platinum Circle Awards on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 at the Conrad Hotel in New York City. The scholarship recipient is required to attend the award presentation with travel and lodging provided by NEWH, Inc to the recipient.

Applications must be received by September 15, 2014. For more information, please contact 800.593.6394 or visit http://newh.org/the-clifford-r-tuttle-scholarship/

or
 http://www.newh.org/wp-content/uploads/Scholarship/InMemory/TheCliffordRTuttleScholarshipLetter_14.pdf?utm_source=coolerweb&utm_medium=email&utm_content=215&utm_campaign=700115

or
http://www.newh.org/wp-content/uploads/Scholarship/InMemory/TheCliffordRTuttleScholarshipApplication_14.pdf?utm_source=coolerweb&utm_medium=email&utm_content=215&utm_campaign=700115

"Prisons, plantations and more: 10 Hotels with storied pasts", from USA Today and Oyster

Great article on unique conversions around the world, from USA Today and Oyster. (Too bad our local BrewHouse Suites Hotel in the former Pabst brewery and bottling factory building or our local Iron Horse Hotel in the old Coakley shipping warehouse weren't considered…maybe one of them was number 11?)

From prisons to plantations, the 10 hotels on this list were once the sites of quite different operations, and all have storied – whether eerie or interesting or just downright weird – pasts.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2014/07/30/historic-hotel/13318881/

10 Gorgeous Hotel Bathrooms Around the World, from Smarter Travel

Great article from Smarter Travel paying homage to some of the best. Deep copper soaking tubs, swaths of marble, beautiful views, and soothing rain showers in these unforgettable hotel bathrooms thatare, for the most part, within reach of the average traveler's budget.

http://www.smartertravel.com/photo-galleries/editorial/10-gorgeous-hotel-bathrooms-around-the-world-.html?id=793&all=1

SAVE THE DATE, Third Annual NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations Webinars will be Friday, Sept 26, 2014.

The NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee announces the return of the extremely popular Green Voice™ Conversations Webinars on Friday September 26th. The live webinar sessions will feature two CEU-accredited panel discussions, one in the morning, and another in the afternoon, and will be suited to a wide audience of architects, interior designers, purchasing agents, hoteliers, and suppliers to the industry.

Green Voice is now in it’s 3rd year, continuing to grow in scope and popularity each year. This year’s webinars headline 6 industry experts actively involved in sustainable practices across many facets of hospitality, lodging, dining, and business. Moderators and speakers will lead the online attendees through 2 different fascinating conversations covering sustainable principles and practices that impact the hospitality industry from a wide range of perspectives.

Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 11:00 AM (EST) webinar: “Responsible Sourcing.”
Fri, Sept 26, 2014 , 12:30 PM (EST) webinar: “Sustainable Design for Guests.”

Registration will open online shortly. For more info on NEWH Green Voice™ Conversations go to
www.NEWH.org/Sustainability/Green-Voice-Events/

www.NEWH.org/Sustainability/Green-Voice-Events/

Andy Schaidler teams with Italmond Furniture as new consulting Hospitality Sales Manager

Italmond Furniture (www.italmond.com) the hospitality industry's leader in manufacturing world-class custom wooden and upholstered furniture is pleased to announce the addition of Andy Schaidler as their new consulting National Hospitality Sales Manager.

Jim Sperrazza, Executive VP of Italmond, commented: “We’re thrilled to have Andy help us grow to the next level in our hospitality sales and marketing with our sales force and clients.” Mr. Schaidler agrees: “Italmond has a beautiful line and a terrific legacy, I look forward to bringing their story and products to the marketplace”
Italmond Furniture is used at numerous upscale resorts, restaurants, and country clubs such as The Venetian Las Vegas, St Regis, Marriot, Jade Hotel, Quail West Golf Club, Big Al’s Bowling, and many more. The products include magnificent custom buffet tables, coffee tables, console tables, dining tables, and end tables; as well as luxurious custom upholstered barstools, benches, dining chairs, guest room chairs, lounge chairs, and sofas.

Mr. Schaidler’s responsibilities will include building the firm’s hospitality brand plus expanding their reputation for manufacturing exceptional contract quality world-class custom wooden and upholstered furniture. He will also build and manage the company’s national independent hospitality sales team, along with the development of new sales & marketing opportunities for the company into the hospitality industry. Andy and the Italmond Hospitality team will work with upscale hotel, resort, casino, fine dining, spa and country club industries, as well as the developers, builders, management groups and owners of these projects. Italmond also collaborates with architects, designers and other discriminating specifiers to ensure each furniture project meets or exceeds their needs.

Andy Schaidler served on the Board of Directors of NEWH: The Hospitality Network for almost a decade, the not-for-profit volunteer organization raises scholarship funds for college students studying hospitality design and architecture. He is currently helping with marketing and public relations on the NEWH Sustainable Hospitality Committee. He’s developed national hospitality programs for firms such as: AFX, Regal Mirror, Volume Intl, Lighting Enterprises, Interior Image Group, and he currently consults for Purchasing Solutions Intl and LeFerForge Drapery Hardware.

About Italmond Furniture (www.italmond.com):
Italmond Furniture recently celebrated its 35th anniversary providing high quality furnishings to specifiers and buyers engaged in creatively challenging and professionally demanding hospitality and contract work. Italmond is your complete resource, whether you need a special order for a unique project, furniture designs tailored to harmonize with one-of-a-kind architectural features, or custom-crafted and beautifully durable guest room furnishings.
From the drawing board and design phase to the selection of first class materials and finishes and the final process of precision manufacturing, Italmond ensures superior results.
Bring us your exacting specifications and custom ideas and let us execute them with exceptional attention to detail, masterful skill and workmanship, and strict adherence to deadlines and other critical project parameters. For generations Italmond has specialized in satisfying the aesthetic, brand image, and budgetary needs of a discriminating commercial clientele. We are here to serve you from start to finish.

For more information contact: Andy Schaidler – Consulting Hospitality Sales Manager AndyS@italmond.com (877) 893-6296 James Sperrazza - Executive Vice President jsperrazza@italmond.com - (281) 794-0563 Kevin Kevonian - President Kevin@italmond.com- (877) 777-0052 Italmond Furniture 7312 Laurel Canyon Blvd North Hollywood CA 91605 Ph: (877) 777-0052 Fax: (877) 777-0525 www.italmond.com

http://www.prlog.org/12352733

Men are pickier about hotel room colors according to USF study (and other useful hotel design insights)

An award-winning study by Vanja Bogicevic, a student pursuing a master's degree at USFSM, could help hoteliers rethink the choices they give guests, perhaps adding a splash of color for the hotel business.

http://www.bradenton.com/2014/02/11/4984899/men-pickier-about-hotel-room-colors.html