Sustainability Tops Conference Sessions at NEWH’s Leadership Conference with Keyno

te Speaker Adrienne Pumphrey of Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites

To kick off the green programming, a session on Friday, January 14th from 1:30-2
:30 pm will look at sustainable certificates and standards for products includin
g textiles and flooring. Confirmed panelists include Kenneth Koneck of Valley Fo
rge Fabrics; Bill Gregory of Partners in Sustainability; John Reader of Desso Ca
rpets; and moderator Glenn Hasek of Green Lodging News.
Orlando, Florida — December 29, 2010 -- The 2011 NEWH Leadership Conference taking
place at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Universal Orlando January 13-16th is d
elving into one of the industry’s hottest topics: sustainability.
To kick off the green programming, a session on Friday, January 14th from 1:30-2
:30 pm will look at sustainable certificates and standards for products includin
g textiles and flooring. Confirmed panelists include Kenneth Koneck of Valley Fo
rge Fabrics; Bill Gregory of Partners in Sustainability; John Reader of Desso Ca
rpets; and moderator Glenn Hasek of Green Lodging News.
Saturday afternoon, January 15th from 1:30 -2:30 pm, attendees can listen in on
a thought-provoking Q&A discussion with Florida coastal ecology experts on the s
tate of Florida’s coastal environment and the importance of sustainable developmen
t.
But the highlight of the green programming will be keynote speaker Adrienne Pump
hrey, the global head of Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites. The 25-year industry veteran
will present Adoba’s case study, a brand conceived in sustainability from the get-
go. Launched on Earth Day 2010, its design and concept is pushing the envelope w
ith responsible architecture (each new build will achieve Platinum or minimum Go
ld LEED certification) and is a clear departure from traditional brand developme
nts with its four-tiered guestroom-and-suite blended concept.
“The forthcoming NEWH Leadership Conference in Orlando exemplifies NEWH’s passion fo
r advancing sustainability through the pathways of its industry,” says David Mahoo
d, NEWH’s vice president of sustainable hospitality. “The various educational sessio
ns dedicated to sustainable hospitality are a convergence of diverse topics as w
ell as sources. By offering the vision of a new sustainable hotel brand, the wis
dom of sustainable producers and educators, and the compelling scientific resear
ch of some of Florida’s top coastal ecologists, we are furthering our committee’s mi
ssion of educating our expansive membership. Coupled with the roster of exceptio
nal industry leaders scheduled to appear, this conference will be a testament to
NEWH’s wide influence and its ongoing commitment to promoting environmental goodw
ill.”
For more information on the conference or to register online go to: http://new.n
ewh.org/leadership-conference/leadership-conference
About NEWH Leadership Conference
The NEWH Leadership Conference will be held at Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Unive
rsal Orlando January 13-16th, 2011. During the conference, attendees and leading
hospitality professionals will gain industry knowledge focused on business deve
lopment and education in sustainability and leadership skills.
About NEWH
NEWH—The Hospitality Industry Network, founded in 1985, is an international non-pr
ofit organization of hospitality industry professionals volunteering to raise fu
nds and grant scholarships for college students studying design, architecture, p
urchasing, and management—focused on the hospitality market. NEWH volunteers have
raised more than $2.2 million by networking at local, regional, and internationa
l hospitality events.
For more information contact:
Andy Schaidler, Director of Conferences, NEWH Inc
hospitalitychannelmanager@yahoo.com, 414.431.3687
Julia Davis, VP Events, NEWH Inc
julia@designoverstock.com, 206.226.8906
Jena Seibel, Marketing Manager, NEWH Inc
jena.seibel@newh.org, 800.935.NEWH (6394)
Press Contact:
Andy Schaidler
NEWH Director Leadership Conference
Orlando, FL
414.431.3687
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