Itineraries: Hotels Use Downturn to Spruce Up

The Finance Pupil submits: Background

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George Fisher submits: In 1797, English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote the famous line in the Rime of the Ancient Mariner: “Water, water everywhere; Nor any drop to drink.” 300 years later, the growing shortage of potable water brings these words new meaning.Founded in 1992, Energy Recovery Inc (ERII) is a smal

Hotels are going local, establishing partnerships with area farmers and growing food in rooftop gardens.

Many hotels want to take eco-friendly steps — energy use is their second largest expense — but post-recession, those steps are small.

A new network of independent hotels gives out points and serves as counterpoints to giants like Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt.

Nearly 100 hotels are scheduled to open in major American cities this year, when many hotels are having trouble filling their rooms.

Fewer thefts are occurring at hotels, but some travelers still report trouble getting their complaints investigated.