Editorial Board Guest Author

Ray Burger
Founder & President, Pineapple Hospitality
Ray Burger, Founder and President of Pineapple Hospitality Inc., celebrates his 40+ years of experience in hospitality. His 20+ year hotel management career yielded increased revenues, award winning service, and indispensable insight into hotel operations, sales and marketing. Mr. Burger has provided and promoted sustainability solutions for the hospitality industry since 1994. Through Pineapple Hospitality, he founded the industry’s first Green Hospitality Conference (2007). He also launched EcoRooms.com, GreenerHotels.com and the comprehensive smoke-free lodging directory FreshStay.com. His principled approach to greener products, programs and services relies on sustainability, profitability, and a commitment to exceeding guest expectations. Always a believer in the green business community, Ray has partnered with several State and Local Green Lodging programs including Boston Green Tourism, PhilaGreen Hospitality Association, the Green Meeting Industry Council, and Energy Star. Mr. Burger’s many certifications and awards include Master Hotel Supplier and Certified Hotel Administrator. He is a frequent speaker and writer regarding Sustainability topics pertaining to Hospitality. He authored the EcoSpeak blog for a few years and he is a frequent contributor for Hospitality related publications. Mr. Burger holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Missouri State University and enjoys spending time in and around America’s National and State Parks, Trails and Rivers.Mr. Burger can be contacted at 636-922-2285 or ray@pineapplehospitality.net
Author's Articles

- Amenity Dispensers - A Tipping Point for the Lodging Industry
- By Ray Burger, Founder & President, Pineapple Hospitality