This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here February 2, 2021 The hotel lobby: A look into the future Hotel Executive The hospitality industry has always been forward-thinking. Expectations and guest needs evolve with each new generation of guests. 2019 saw the vanguard of a new generation coming of age and taking their place in society. The expectations of this up-and-coming demographic will shape the how we design, renovate, and operate our next generation of hotels.  READ MORE ASHRAE offers HVAC guidelines for reducing airborne infectious aerosol exposure FMLink Global building technology society ASHRAE’s Epidemic Task Force has released new guidance to address control of airborne infectious aerosol exposure. According to the group, an infectious aerosol is a suspension in air of fine particles or droplets containing pathogens such as the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19, that can cause infections when inhaled. The particles can be produced by breathing, talking and sneezing as well as by flushing toilets and by certain medical and dental procedures.  READ MORE Winterizing outdoor hotel spaces during colder climates Hotel Executive The hospitality industry expects brighter days ahead with the release of COVID-19 vaccines. But until we see vast improvements, we must continue to focus on the present and do what we can to ensure that hospitality spaces are safely used right now. That presents a challenge given that the weather has turned colder in many locales and the days are shorter.  READ MORE Creating more resilient health care facilities: Steps to rapidly prepare for a winter COVID surge IFMA's FMJ Magazine As health care facility managers navigate transitions from COVID-dedicated spaces to general patient care areas and back again to respond to rising hospitalizations, many are focused on building stronger levels of flexibility and resiliency to ensure the safety of patients and staff.  READ MORE Understanding waste impacts can unlock new opportunities Green Lodging News For example, some companies are faced with the challenge to offer adequate protection for workers who deal with waste. Others are presented with trade-offs and new waste-related impacts, as they have shifted from physical commercial activity towards e-commerce. And some companies are already re-thinking their business models, as both resource supply and product demand are interrupted.  READ MORE Robots are disinfecting hotels during the pandemic. It's the tip of a hospitality revolution. The Washington Post One day last summer, the newest member of YOTEL Boston's housekeeping team pulled up to work in a big crate. "It was an imposing box," recalled general manager Trish Berry, who watched as a team of robotics professionals then unpacked the employee, a tall cleaning bot nicknamed "Vi-YO-Let."  READ MORE See how COVID-19 has impacted your state's efficiency efforts FMLink More U.S. states have adopted or advanced new energy-saving targets and vehicle and appliance rules, but COVID-19 slowed other efficiency efforts, according to the 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard released in December. For the first time in four years, California regained first place nationwide, edging out Massachusetts, the leader in the Northeast. Other regional leaders include Minnesota in the Midwest, Colorado in the Southwest and Virginia in the South.  READ MORE A sensible approach: Using sensor tech as a tool for safe reopening IFMA's FMJ Magazine Although most organizations are taking every precaution, one safe strategy might be implementing sensor technology to alert FMs and occupants that areas are safe, disinfected and ready (or not ready) for use.  READ MORE   NAHLE Newsweek Connect with NAHLE Jason Zimmerman, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2686 | Download media kit Suzanne Mason, Travel and Hospitality Editor, MultiView, 202-684-7177 | Contribute news 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