Tag: The Refinishing Touch
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IHG and Kimpton: Numbers and the personal touch
This week IHG announced its first acquisition in a decade with the purchase of Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants for $430 million. As this is…
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Why green needs to be led from the top: A lesson from Unilever’s Paul Polman
This week there has been coverage, ideas and blunt language coming from the Global Landscapes Forum, held alongside United Nations climate…
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A sustainable economy: Can higher education set the bar?
Recently, Inside Higher Ed showcased a piece from a collegiate administrator, G. Rendell, pushing for a more sustainable balance on his campus,…
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Happy Thanksgiving from The Refinishing Touch!
It’s the time of year for gratitude and The Refinishing Touch team has so much be thankful for. We’ve completed numerous projects across our…
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Sustainability in hospitality: Do travelers truly care?
This quarter we conducted an in-person survey of owners and operators attending the 2014 InterContinental Hotel Groups Investors and Leadership conference in Las…
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The Net Impact conference: A green impact of our future
The Refinishing Touch team attends numerous industry events, including those that cover higher education, hospitality. or government topics, and we’re always keen to network, learn from our peers, and get involved.…
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Happy Veterans Day from The Refinishing Touch
Veterans Day is about honoring all those that serve in the armed forces. The date is based on Armistice Day,…
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Travel trends: Where are Americans heading?
When it comes to traveling, Americans, including American hoteliers, are in an enviable position. America is the third largest country in the world, covering 3.79 million square…
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Industry spotlight: Ron Thompson, director of housing and residence life, Furman University
We’re pleased to welcome Ron Thompson, the director of housing and residence life at Furman University. Based in South Carolina,…