TORONTO, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - The St. Regis Toronto proudly announces that Forbes Travel Guide, the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas, has recognized the property as a leader in luxury for a second year in a row with coveted Five-Star Hotel and Five-Star Spa ratings for 2024.

"We are honoured to receive these accolades from Forbes for a second time, proving The St. Regis Toronto's dedication to maintaining excellence in luxury hospitality. Our commitment to bespoke service at every level is what sets The St. Regis Toronto apart and earns us the distinction of being a top luxury hotel in Canada," said Hiren Prabhakar, General Manager, The St. Regis Toronto.

In addition to earning two Five-Star ratings for the hotel and spa respectively, the hotel's restaurant LOUIX LOUIS also received a rating as a Forbes Officially Recommended Restaurant. LOUIX LOUIS is located on the 31^st floor of The St. Regis Toronto and serves incomparable American cuisine, blended with French cooking techniques, as well as featuring one of the largest dark spirits collections in North America.

Trendsetting and boundary breaking, The St. Regis Toronto made its debut in November 2018 as the first and only St. Regis Hotel in Canada. Rising 65 stories in the heart of downtown Toronto, the hotel offers a remarkably central location and modern elegance, along with 258 of the city's largest guest rooms and suites that set the standard for luxury in Canada. From St. Regis' iconic champagne sabering ritual each evening in the elegant Astor Lounge, to signature butler services such as garment pressing, packing and unpacking, and morning beverage service and the twice awarded Forbes Five Star The Spa, The St. Regis Toronto offers the city's most distinguished experiences.

"We are thrilled to once again be celebrating this tremendous distinction for The St. Regis Toronto and The Spa at The St. Regis Toronto. We could not ask for a more exquisite expression of the brand's legacy of delivering indelible service, bespoke offerings and modern glamour." Said Amanda Nichols, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts.

To view the new Star Award winners, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS., (February 6, 2024) — Bradley Company, the industry leader in providing the most advanced commercial restroom solutions, introduces the coordinated Elvari^™ Washroom Accessories Collection. This complete suite of stainless steel accessories – available in a palette of modern finishes – is designed to unify and elevate design in any commercial washroom space.

Featuring a modern euro style pill-shape design with smooth curves and soft edges, the complete collection effortlessly integrates restrooms’ handwashing and toilet areas while making them more functional. With over 650 individual products, Elvari offers the widest range of commercial accessories available, such as grab bars, paper and soap dispensers, waste receptacles, LED mirrors, hooks, shelves and more.

The minimalist design of Elvari accessories delivers a cohesive yet sophisticated aesthetic that will enhance any commercial setting, such as boutique hotels, high-end retail stores, upscale restaurants or corporate offices. Models are available in many sizes, capacities and mounting styles to fit the needs of any restroom.

In addition to satin finish stainless steel, Elvari models are available in five popular colors using an exclusive color-coating process for consistency and high durability. These new finishes are easy to clean and resist fingerprints, stains and corrosion to ensure long-lasting beauty. Elvari color selections, including Brushed Black, Brushed Bronze, Brushed Brass, Brushed Nickel, and Brushed Stainless, complement other Bradley product line colors and finishes enabling completely coordinated washroom designs.

Design features enhance maintenance and usability

Durable stainless steel construction, expert craftsmanship and maintenance-enhancing technology make the Elvari Accessory Collection a true asset to facility management. Easy-to-read refill indicators predict maintenance and ensure dispensers are well-stocked. BradLock, the first magnetic locking system, is not only hidden from sight, but also simplifies servicing.

Wall Saver anti-slam operation prevents an open dispenser from banging and damaging walls during refills. An easy-feed towel feature avoids jams and torn paper, and eliminates frustration for staff and end users alike. These exclusive design features are neatly integrated into dispensers with no visible marks or seams to detract from the refined look of the products.

Elvari’s touchless models, such as soap dispensers and hand dryers, feature advanced technology for a reliable user experience while LED mirrors further elevate and brighten washroom spaces. Elvari mirrors feature radiused corners and polished edges, illuminating restrooms with style. Frameless mirrors also add modern sophistication, appearing to float on the wall.

“The entire collection of Elvari Washroom Accessories is unmatched and will drive washroom design – and maintenance – to new heights,” says Jason Renner, senior product manger, Bradley. “With its attractive blend of curves, symmetry, and color, the Elvari collection creates a visually stunning and harmonious aesthetic in washroom spaces while its advanced features support maintainability. Finally, a line of accessories that drive washroom design instead of being a sprawling afterthought.”

For more information, visit bradleycorp.com/elvari.

For more than 100 years, Bradley has been known as the leader in advanced commercial washrooms and comprehensive emergency safety solutions that make public environments hygienic and safe. Bradley innovated the industry’s first and most specified WashBar multi-function touchless handwashing and drying fixture. Washroom accessories, partitions, HDPE lockers, as well as emergency safety fixtures and electric tankless heaters round out its product range. Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI, Bradley Company, a subsidiary of Watts Water Technologies, serves commercial, institutional and industrial building markets worldwide. 

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LOS ANGELES – February 6, 2024 —​​Nomadix® Inc​., bringing connected experiences to life, was issued U.S. Patent No. 11,855,986 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on December 26, 2023. The patent, titled “Management of network intercept portals for network devices with durable and non-durable identifiers,” represents Nomadix’s ongoing innovations in networking technology and adds to its growing patent portfolio.

The patent relates to using captive portals to securely manage network access requests under Passpoint, formerly known as Hotspot 2.0. Nomadix’s technology gives hotels and other organizations greater control and visibility over their visitor-based networks, helping drive digital engagement and deliver customized, location-based services and tiered upgrade options. For example, venues leveraging visitor-based networks can offer Passpoint through loyalty apps to offer secure connections to the network, while also enabling better engagement, upselling, tiered service offerings (i.e., events, Wi-Fi upgrades), and payment acceptance throughout the guest’s stay at the property.

“Nomadix has a long history of innovation including the invention of the visitor-based network and creation of the first captive portal,” said Ted Helvey, chairman and CEO at Nomadix. “This latest patent is of similar importance in the next generation of secure authentication and shows our team’s continued commitment to creating technology that provides personalized connectivity and digital engagement opportunities for our customers in hospitality, multi-tenant, retail and beyond.”

The patent, part of Nomadix's growing network management portfolio, is based on an application filed in February 2020 by inventor Vadim Olshansky. For more information, visit the USPTO website.

MONTREAL, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sodexo Canada releases the results of its first ever Sustainable Food Barometer. This new research reveals the sustainable food habits and intentions of Canadians, as well as the current disparities between their aspirations and behaviours. As both observer and influencer of consumer food consumption patterns, Sodexo Canada’s aim is to accelerate change across the entire food ecosystem.

The survey of more than 1,500 Canadians conducted by Leger in December 2023 delivers insights with comparisons to the results to Sodexo’s International Sustainable Food Barometer survey conducted by Harris Interactive, which polled over 5,000 people in Brazil, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Barometer identifies current trends and obstacles, as well as the narratives and incentives needed to induce changes in eating habits and support consumers in making the shift towards more sustainable diets.

“Sodexo Canada is committed to reducing our environmental impact through offering more sustainable food choices, and sourcing, preparing and serving them in more enjoyable and sustainable ways,” says Sodexo Canada CEO Johanne Bélanger. “We encourage Canadians to join us for the health benefits and cost savings, as well as the ultimate benefit of limiting climate change.”

Three key takeaways of the Sodexo Food Sustainability Barometer:

1. Canadians are well aware of the urgent need to change eating habits and have aspirations to do so.

Nearly 9 out of 10 Canadians (87 per cent) believe adopting more sustainable behaviors is an urgent matter, compared to 79 per cent globally. This is the same across all income categories, and recognition of urgency is highest in those aged 18-24 (98 per cent).

The majority of Canadians say they have already adopted some sustainable food habits: 75 per cent say they reduce their household food waste, 68 per cent eat seasonal produce, and 56 per cent buy local produce whenever possible. These are comparable to global trends (71 per cent; 63 per cent; 55 per cent).

Many Canadians are ready to or have already adopted several other sustainable practices with 86 per cent reducing their consumption of processed foods, 82 per cent avoiding plastic packaging by choosing bulk foods or using reusable bags, and 79 per cent wishing to consume sustainably produced products whenever possible.

2. There’s a gap between intentions and actions.

While strong, the feeling of urgency and the desire to change come up against financial considerations and entrenched eating habits, both in Canada and globally.

Changes that Canadians are prepared to make are more about reduction or adjustments than in-depth transformations.

When shopping for groceries, price is the most important factor for Canadians: 91 per cent selected price as a top 5 most important factor, followed by taste (72 per cent) and nutritional value (67 per cent). The least important factor among Canadians was the product’s environmental impact (21 per cent).

Three quarters (74 per cent) of Canadians say they don’t have the desire, intention or don’t know if they would give up meat. Two-thirds (67 per cent) don’t want to give up fish and over half (54 per cent) say the same about dairy. This is substantially higher than the global average (meat: 42 per cent; fish: 45 per cent).

However, progress is seen in the willingness of Canadians to reduce their consumption of animal proteins in favor of plant proteins (46 per cent) and reduce their consumption of dairy products (46 per cent). Globally, in the event of a reduction in meat consumption, readjustments would occur but without major diet upheavals.

3. The individual benefits of sustainable food choices are more motivating than the collective benefits for society, but not exclusively.

The primary motivation for eating more sustainably in Canada, and in all countries, is the expected health benefits (52 per cent Canada / 46 per cent global), followed by the expected financial savings (49 per cent Canada / 35 per cent global, except Brazil).

Canadians want agency in choosing sustainability. They are more likely to be persuaded by the desire to contribute to Canada’s food autonomy (29 per cent), and to role model for future generations (22 per cent), than they are by changes to law or imposed regulations (13 per cent).

“Sodexo Canada is continuously working to improve how and what we serve Canadians, conscious of our role as leaders and our environmental impact,” says Sodexo Canada CSR Senior Sustainability Manager Davide Del Brocco. “The Sustainable Food Barometer helps us better understand how consumers think about making sustainable choices and how we can continue to support progressive change, making tasty, healthy meals that reduce our impact on the planet across the entire food ecosystem.”

Sodexo Canada takes responsibility for positively influencing the million consumers it serves daily towards a more balanced, delicious, and sustainable diet. The first global food services company to align its objectives with limiting global temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, Sodexo has identified four priority levers that will enable it to reduce its emissions by 34% by 2025 across its entire value chain, from field to fork. These include sustainable sourcing and delivering local products, designing and offering more plant-based recipes, optimizing energy use, and expanding the WasteWatch program to reduce food waste.

Survey Methodology
A survey of 1,545 Canadians was completed online between December 1-3, 2023, using Leger’s online panel. A probability sample of the same size would yield a margin of error of +/-2.5%, 19 times out of 20.