This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here June 15, 2021 Hotel industry emerges from pandemic with new business model, possibly fewer workers The Washington Post As Americans travel more, they are encountering a hotel industry that has undergone dramatic transformations and might never return to its pre-pandemic business model. Some properties, particularly in leisure-centric areas like Florida, are scrambling to find enough workers to staff bustling properties. Many others, meanwhile, have still not brought back all their workers amid a continued travel slump.  READ MORE Intellihot saves money, time, space We didn’t set out to create a better water heater. But as robotics engineers, we knew a worthy challenge when we saw it. LEARN MORE OSHA announces COVID-19-related safety rules for senior living, other healthcare workplaces McKnight's Senior Living Assisted living communities and other healthcare settings will be required to conduct hazard assessments and have written plans to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus under new workplace safety rules issued by the federal government on Thursday. The emergency temporary standard, meant to protect healthcare sector workers, was announced by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration alongside new general industry guidance that aligns with updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for fully vaccinated individuals.  READ MORE How smart products help hoteliers manage energy usage Hotel Management Managing energy usage — and avoiding hefty energy bills — at hotels has become increasingly challenging as new devices enter the market. However, as new technology makes hotels "smarter" and guests increasingly seek eco-friendly options, hoteliers have a wide range of options to achieve their goals, limited only by budget and space.  READ MORE Is your water safe for reoccupancy? BUILDINGS How long has it been since people have used your plumbing fixtures? If your building has been underutilized during COVID-19, you probably haven't had water moving through most of your pipes, which can lead to several problems.  READ MORE Ventas CEO: We're surprised to see senior housing demand return so soon Senior Housing News Demand is returning to senior housing at a rate that Debra Cafaro, chairman, president and CEO of Ventas, did not anticipate. "We've been very surprised [at] the upside [of] the demand that has already manifested itself so close on the heels of the vaccine," Cafaro said during a presentation at the Nareit REITweek: 2021 Investor Conference, which is being held virtually. "That is the evidence that we have ... that there is a value being provided to seniors and their families."  READ MORE Long-term green disinfection/spray equipment solutions for your hotel Green Lodging News The hospitality industry has been greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. As facilities begin to reopen, guests must receive clear communications that show everything possible is being done to protect them during their stays. Many facilities are cleaning and disinfecting utilizing harsh chemicals such as bleach and ammonias, which are not environmentally friendly and are hazardous to human health.  READ MORE Viewpoint: Creating smart post-pandemic designs for senior-living care facilities ENR Mountain States COVID–19 shifted the way the world interacts, forcing all of us to change our routines and adapt to a completely different lifestyle. The pandemic also has increased awareness of how isolation affects us, including aging seniors, and has reinforced my belief in the importance of keeping empathy at the forefront of the design process for senior-living environments.  READ MORE How digital optimization and collaborative planning can benefit construction projects Building With job sites adopting smart technology and digitization becoming a prominent feature in construction, it's no surprise that building information modeling has become the industry standard for mid to large-sized projects. However, while BIM is often used to plan pipes, ducts and cables, many systems have yet to integrate the mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades into its model — leading to missed opportunities and job site challenges.  READ MORE STR: US hotels continue upswing Hotel Management U.S. weekly hotel performance remained relatively flat from the previous week but still reached pandemic-era highs, according to STR's latest data. For the week of May 30 through June 5, occupancy was 61.9 percent, down 14 percent from the comparable week in 2019. Average daily rate was $123.49 (down 6.7 percent) while revenue per available room was $76.44 (down 19.7 percent). Each of the three key performance metrics were the highest of the pandemic era.  READ MORE A real-world acoustics success story FacilitiesNet Acoustics plays an increasingly important role in healthcare environments and health and wellness initiatives. From patient rooms and nurse stations to training rooms and life science laboratories, healthcare environments must be suitable for healing, research, and progress. Even during the accelerated schedules needed to accommodate patients during the Covid-19 crises, healthcare design has continued to make acoustics and vibration control a priority.  READ MORE Study finds textiles are unlikely source of COVID-19 Facility Executive Steelcase has announced the results of the first-ever test of how the SARS-CoV-2 virus behaves on contract surface materials commonly found in offices.  READ MORE   NAHLE Newsweek Connect with NAHLE Hailey Golden, Director of Publishing, Multiview, 469-420-2630 | Download media kit Robert Elliott, Contributing Editor, NAHLE, 703-922-7105 National Association of Hotel & Lodging Engineers P.O. Box 30844  |  Alexandria, VA 22310  703-922-7105  |  Contact Us  |  www.nahle.org Click here to unsubscribe.  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. ADVERTISE SUBSCRIBE PAST ISSUES   7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063