Catch up on the latest updates from Fresh Wave IAQ
March 6, 2013
Fine Dining Experience Should Not Include Foul Odors
The restaurant sector is primed for a rebound in 2013. According to new data available from the leading foodservice database and analytics company, CHD Expert, for the first time in three years restaurant openings experienced a net increase throughout the United States. Put simply, as the economy…
February 20, 2013
Keeping Convention Centers Smelling Fresh
Another week, another convention … People come to conventions to network, make new deals, and learn about the latest innovations in their industries. Foul odors should never be a part of this equation. Convention centers book industry events at a fast pace and the turnaround…
February 14, 2013
Casinos Offer a Volatile Cocktail of Foul Odors
Casinos are cavernous structures that are designed in a way that stops the gambler’s perception of time: no windows, definitely no clocks, and often pretty poor ventilation. As a result, gamblers are confined to a closed space that offers a mixture of odors from tobacco…
November 14, 2012
Avoiding Costly Hospital Evacuations Due to Foul Odor Concerns
Every time we search Google News for the latest stories regarding odor management, hospital evacuations always rise to the top of the list. For example, we came across a story from Boston where the Whidden Hospital was forced to evacuate a whole area when an…
November 9, 2012
Boutique Hotels Can Lead Category in Providing Odor-Free, Healthier Indoor Environments
We have all experienced a warm memory that can be triggered by the slightest of smells. This phenomenon is believed to occur as a result of the proximity of our olfactory nerve to our limbic system and amygdala (both responsible for emotions and memories). It’s…
November 28, 2011
Creating the Right Ambience in Hotels with Odor Management Strategies
For the ultracompetitive hospitality industry, creating a sense of ambiance in hotel lobbies, bars and restaurants can be a true differentiator that brings long-lasting guest loyalty. While the design, décor and music play a major role in creating the right atmosphere, so to does “scenting.”…
