Ray Burger, President and Founder of Pineapple Hospitality,
  Inc. (Pineapple) , has over 30 years of experience in the 
  lodging industry, including 18 years as an award-winning 
  general manager and multi-property manager of hotels, 
  including Hilton, Doubletree, Radisson and Holiday Inn. In
  addition, he has provided the Lodging Industry with
  environmental products, programs and services for over 12 
  years.

Throughout his career, Ray has maintained a consistent approach to enhancing guest satisfaction, while remaining focused on bottom-line profitability.

As a general manager, he consistently increased revenues at his properties by exceeding guest expectations, a philosophy that is fundamental to the operation and product offerings of Pineapple.

Ray is a graduate of Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. He holds a number of certifications, including Certified Hotel Administrator and Master Hotel Supplier. Ray is a columnist for The Rooms Chronicle – the #1 journal for Hotel Rooms Management. He contributes articles on environmental, indoor air quality and energy related topics. Ray is a past member of the AH&LA Environmental and Engineering Committee.

Pineapple is a vendor partner of the Florida Green Lodging Program, an allied member of Boston Green Tourism, an allied Member of the New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging Program, a member of the Green Meeting Industry Council and an Energy Star Partner.

In January, 2006 Pineapple launched FreshStay® (www.FreshStay.com) the World’s most comprehensive on line directory of Hotels, Inns and B & B’s featuring Better Indoor Air Quality including smoke free and non smoking hotels, inns and B & B’s.

The Sustainable Style Foundation (SSF) Board of Directors nominated Pineapple for a 2006 Outstanding Sustainable Style Achievement (OSSA) Award.

In March, 2007 Pineapple Hospitality founded and co-hosted the first Green Hospitality Conference in Dallas, TX. Planning for the 2008 conference is underway. For more information visit www.GreenHospitality.net or www.LHconferences.com

In July, 2007 Pineapple launched EcoRooms & EcoSuites at www.EcoRooms.com a Green Certification program and on-line directory featuring the “Greenest Hotels on the Planet”.