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Why Tenants Want Smoke-Free Public Housing — And How to Make It Work

Smoke-free housing is more than a public health ideal — it’s increasingly a tenant expectation. Many residents living in multi-unit and public housing express strong preferences for environments free from secondhand smoke. But while demand is high, implementation and enforcement present real challenges. In this article, we explore the data, the hurdles, and how molecular […]

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Why Odor (Especially from Smoking) Is a Silent Killer of Guest Reviews

Blog / Mark Bedard

When guests leave reviews, what often drags a property down is not leaky faucets or slow check-in—it’s odor. The 2024 AHLA State of the Industry report (via Ecolab) cites odor as one of the top reasons guests leave negative reviews, right behind room cleanliness and pests. AHLA In fact, in Ecolab’s “Hotel Cleanliness Consumer Survey,”

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Wellness Begins with Clean Air

Blog / Mark Bedard

Wellness travel is no longer niche—it’s rapidly becoming the standard guests expect. But for many hotels and casino resorts, the most powerful wellness upgrade isn’t a spa or yoga studio. It’s something far more elemental: the air guests breathe.

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Cleaner Air = Better Stays

Blog / Mark Bedard

Why Indoor Air Quality is the Next Big Thing in Hospitality Today’s travelers expect more than just luxury amenities and prime locations – they demand a healthier, cleaner environment. Increasingly, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is shaping guest experiences, satisfaction, and even booking decisions. Yet for many in hospitality, air quality remains an overlooked opportunity. The

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IAQ Glossary

Information / Mark Bedard

This glossary provides clear, concise definitions of key terms related to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in hospitality to support professionals in understanding the science, technology, and standards that drive healthier indoor environments. A 🔹 Airborne Particulates (PM) – Tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the air, including dust, pollen, and smoke. Measured in micrometers

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Actabl Announces Integration with FreshAir Sensor

News / Mark Bedard

FreshAir Sensor is pleased to announce a new integration with Alice by Actabl.

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Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Partners with FreshAir Sensor

News / Mark Bedard

Curator Member Hotels Can Now Leverage FreshAir Sensor’s Proprietary Sensor Technology to Reinforce the Highest Levels of Guestroom Air Quality and Provide New Wellness-Driven Revenue Streams at Scale.

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FreshAir Sensor Launches FreshAir Certified

News / Mark Bedard

FreshAir Sensor has launched FreshAir Certified, a bookable room attribute that allows hotels to leverage air quality as an exclusive guest purchase option.

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High Tech in the Upper Valley

News / Mark Bedard

Discover what makes FreshAir Sensor a special company and why we’re fortunate to call New Hampshire’s Upper Valley home in a new video from the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs. At FreshAir Sensor, we’re fortunate to call New Hampshire’s Upper Valley home. Learn how the great outdoors fuels our passion to help deliver

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Best Western and Marriott – JNR Management

Client Stories / Mark Bedard

Monitoring for smoking helps to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable guest experience. Property Type: Hotel Management Company Location: Massachusetts Brands: Marriott, Best Western, and Others Challenges Solution Results “FreshAir takes all the guessing out of pinpointing which guests are smoking.” Robins Patel, Principal, JNR Management

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