GUESTROOM ENTERTAINMENT

PDI-SAT's COM1000 is the complete HDTV content solution for the Lodging and Commercial markets, designed and manufactured by Thomson to DIRECTV specifications, says the company. It's designed to work exclusively for DIRECTV HD services with “Plug & Play” architecture that delivers optimum performance for up to 24 HD channels using Pro:Idiom encryption, while only occupying 8 RU of rack space.

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Attract families to your property with “ABC City Guides for Kids,” an all-in-one souvenir and activity guide used as an amenity by hotels that wish to become known as the most family friendly in their region. The front and back covers feature images of the hotel, logo and address. Inside the book are images of family attractions from A-Z and activities for kids. The book is a travel guide during your guests' visit and a souvenir, and advertisement, once they return home.

AMENITY DISPENSERS

Pineapple Hospitality offers a wide range of economical and environmental solutions to reduce waste in your hotel's amenity program, including a wide selection of stylish amenity dispensers from GreenSpa Amenities and Dispensers, Sonoma Soap Co. Amenities and Dispensers and Earth Perfect Amenities and Dispensers. Dispensers help save money and storage space, while reducing the manufacture and transportation of plastic amenity bottles.

EDUCATION

The third edition of World of Resorts: From Development to Management, published by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute and written by Chuck Yim Gee, explores the resort industry from concept and development to management and operations.

RECYCLING BASKET

Waste-Not-Basket products are the ultimate consumer recycling solution. Designed for the hotel industry, they blend with any décor and make recycling fast, clean and easy. Their unique stacking capability makes them streamlined for easy shipping and transport.

IN-ROOM TECHNOLOGY

The new Audio/Video Pull-Through from TeleAdapt lets guests watch video and listen to music from their iPod or iPhone through the in-room TV and sound system. Guests can plug in to watch their videos on the flat-screen TV or listen to their music through the TV speakers.

LUGGAGE STORAGE

The Fold-away Luggage Stand/System was designed to secure luggage upon entering a guest unit and then fold it away into the wall and out of the way when not in use. The patent-pending system is easy to use and can handle luggage that weighs up to at least 200 pounds.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Dometic makes it more convenient for security officers to use the Remote Emergency Opening System (REOS) on its popular proSafe line thanks to the new ability to access the webREOS software through mobile phones with Internet capabilities.

CEILING FAN

FANIMATION's new Cumulos Ceiling Fan combines a clean architectural look with recessed downlight luminaires. The contemporary look is highlighted with a white frosted base and a pewter finished fan cage with matching accents.

UMBRELLA WRAP

The Brella Wrap system is a unique advertising method using eco-friendly bags to wrap an umbrella in less than two seconds. The non-electric wrapping machine can be placed just inside or outside doors. Umbrellas can be inserted into the machine and they'll be covered in branded and personalized bags that help keep the hotel clean and dry.

HVAC

LG Electronics' new range of commercial air conditioning systems provides a range of solutions that are cost-efficient, quiet and attractive in both central HVAC and window-mounted systems. The versatile Multi V line offers hotel owners premier features such as precise load matching and the option of simultaneous heating and cooling.

GERM PREVENTION

With the threat of swine flu and other contact-transmitted diseases, Germ Guard Wraps minimize contact with bacteria and germs left by prior users. The sheets are temporary one-time use sterile covers for hotel TV remotes and telephones. Housekeeping staff can easily apply them during regular cleaning.

FLOOR CLEANING

Sunburst Chemicals' new Solid Green 28 Solid Biological Floor Cleaner is a mild, but effective floor cleaner that contains surfactants to suspend grease and oils, while eliminating slippery floors and foul odors. It contains a combination of biological agents that continue to break down grease and oil after the floor has been mopped.

TV RECYCLING

The Refinishing Touch's new government-approved television recycling program can help reduce the amount of electronic waste created during furniture remodeling projects. The Refinishing Touch's larger-scale modification of armoires to accommodate flat-screen TVs was the inspiration for the initiative. The new program will recycle older TVs that are replaced during such renovations.

PATIO TABLES

PS Furniture's Revolution Reception Table allows users to store 20 complete tables, including column and bases, in less than 10 square feet of storage space. The pedestal-type reception tables rely on a patented new core technology that yields a high-pressure laminate tabletop at a fraction of the weight of a conventional table.

BUSINESS CENTER

TTI Technologies' new FLEXIBLE Business Center options can help hoteliers balance guest services and operations. The Business Center software gives guests a familiar home office experience by providing the entire Windows System on the PC desktop and multiple options allow properties a custom package to fit their hotel or brand requirements.

CLEANING SYSTEM

Rubbermaid Commercial Products DVAC 1 Pass Cleaning Solution combines multiple cleaning tasks into one to reduce non-productive labor time. The award-winning solution is a dolly-integrated vacuum that allows cleaning professionals to collect waste and recycling, dust and vacuum in a single pass.

BATHROOM SURFACES

One Source Group's solid surface and quartz materials — Sultra and Sultrex — feature a variety of unique environmentally friendly benefits. The patterned solid surface wall panels meet the certification standards of GREENGUARD's low-emitting building material, count up to four points toward LEED certification and are made in the U.S.

BATHROOM AMENITIES

Save Your World now offers a new hotel and spa amenity line of products designed with a green environmental message and made with all-natural and organic ingredients. The line includes bar soap, body lotion, body wash, shampoo and conditioner.

SALES & CATERING SOFTWARE

Knowland Group's new Business Development Suite combines powerful web-based business development software and service solutions with the company's patents-pending Smart Targeting technology. Based on an affordable and easy-to-use Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, the suite is designed to increase group bookings and decrease costs associated with meetings and catering management software products.

LAUNDRY CARTS

The 9OP bulk laundry truck from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co. features dual, non-removable, hinged wire metal shelves that one person can convert in seconds from the horizontal position for clean linen delivery to the vertical position as a bulk bin for soiled laundry without removing the shelves or requiring pairs of shelves to be matched.

SANITARY BAGS

Golden Group International's sanitary disposal bag, the Sani SAC, is a sanitary, sealable and degradable plastic bag for the disposal of tampons, diapers and other items in public restrooms. If the items aren't flushed down the toilet, the company says plumbing costs can be avoided by reducing clogged pipes.

VACUUM CLEANERS

Sanitaire's new series of vacuum cleaners, the Sanitaire Quiet Clean, is comprised of seven models available in multiple platforms, each designed with a stylish and rugged look. Most models have a sealed HEPA filtration system and each captures 99.97 percent of allergens and pollen down to .3 microns.

UV LAMP

The Spectroline XX-15G is a powerful short-wave ultraviolet (254nm) germicidal lamp perfect for sanitizing large areas prone to bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. The unit's 15-watt UV tubes are mounted in a rugged anodized aluminum housing and sturdy metal brackets allow convenient overhead mounting.

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

Denon Electronics' S-5BD BD/Receiver is an innovative single-component home entertainment solution that elegantly combines an audiophile grade 5.1-channel surround sound receiver with an advanced Profile 2.0 Blue-ray player featuring BD Live connectivity. The built-in Profile 2.0 Blu-ray Disc Player delivers video and audio perfection, the company says, with 1080/24p video output.

PET SUPPLIES

Urine Off's Pet Convenience Packs make a great and usable gift for guests with pets. The pet-friendly-in-a-box program contains Urine Off Multi-Pet, Puddle Pads, Mutt Mitts and a treat in a custom paw print gift box. Impress pet owners and give them the tools to keep their room clean.

VACUUM CLEANERS

Sanitaire's new series of vacuum cleaners, the Sanitaire Quiet Clean, is comprised of seven models available in multiple platforms, each designed with a stylish and rugged look. Most models have a sealed HEPA filtration system and each captures 99.97 percent of allergens and pollen down to .3 microns.