Implementing an ESG plan in the hotel sector
Many organizations feel they need to do something to address their sustainability agenda, but where to start? To quote David Allen, “You can do anything, but not everything.”
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American Hotel & Lodging Association Adopts Green Key Sustainability Program
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) will both be adopting the Green Key Global Sustainability certification program across their respective countries, beginning April 1…
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The rising cost of doing business is the most serious challenge facing hotels this year, according to new research from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF)…
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Norway Implements New Tourism Regulations in Svalbard for Wildlife Protection
Starting January 1, 2025, Norway plans to introduce new restrictions for cruise ships and other tourist activities in Svalbard to protect its unique wildlife, including a cap on ship passengers and designated landing sites…
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Eco Hotels and Resorts eyes over 2,000 rooms under its ops by March 2025
Eco Hotels and Resorts is targeting more than 2,000 hotel rooms under its operations by March 2025. Earlier this month, the company inked an initial pact with Vitizen Hotels Ltd (VHL) to acquire a 100 per cent stake of VITS in the VHL…
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Danish BeCause paves the way for sustainable hospitality with $2.5M seed funding boost
BeCause, a Copenhagen-headquartered startup, has secured a total of $2.5 million in seed funding, with a recent $600K investment from Curiosity VC…
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Rinnai Hybrid Heat Pump System Improves Efficiency At Large Hotel & Golf Course Resort
Rinnai UK’s team of Heating & Hot Water System Designers have provided a well-recognized hotel, spa and golf resort in the north of England with plans to install one of two new systems that are proven to reduce cost, carbon emissions and improve…
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Tesla finds major hotel customer for charging in the USA
The US American hotel conglomerate Choice Hotels, which owns the Radisson, Cambria, Comfort, Country Inn & Suites, Quality Inn and other brands, has partnered with Tesla to install Tesla's Universal Wall Connector at its hotels…
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Hotel sustainability: A full guide for hotel owners
What is hotel sustainability? Hotel sustainability refers to the practices and policies that hotels implement to minimise their environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and ensure economic viability…
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Sustainability Marketing Just Got Tricky, And Better
I’ve been in sustainability/purpose long enough to witness the growth of greenwashing infect marketing, but also to develop some immunity-boosting strategies against it…
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Hotel Sustainability Outlook for 2024 Starts with Profitability
Sustainability is the future for hotels, full stop…
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European Hoteliers Say Imposing Fees Could Help the Green Transformation of Accommodation in EU
A survey has revealed that European hoteliers see financial incentives, such as imposing fees and access to capital, as crucial factors in green transformation…
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Australia Recycled Soap - Hotel soap recycled to combat hygiene-related illnesses around the world
A unique Australian company is using a commonly discarded hotel item to combat hygiene-related illnesses around the world. Greg Navarro tells us more. Inside a Melbourne warehouse, a transformation is taking place…
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Amadeus brings travel technology expertise to membership in the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Amadeus has joined the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) to bring its travel expertise to the table in the quest to support a more prosperous and responsible hospitality sector…
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India's leading hospitality company, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) recently announced the successful completion of nine pioneering pilot projects in collaboration with IFC’s TechEmerge Sustainable Cooling Innovation Programme within a short…
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Eco-Luxury Travel: The New Trend in High-End Tourism
Luxury travel has traditionally been associated with extravagance and opulence. However, in recent times, a significant shift towards ecological awareness is redefining this sector…
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How a neglected building was transformed into America’s greenest hotel
Driving south on the Connecticut turnpike, a stretch of I-95 that runs through the coastal city of New Haven, it’s easy to catch a glimpse of an iconic Brutalist building designed by seminal mid-century architect Marcel Breuer…
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Dan Hotels to become first Israeli hotel chain with majority green energy consumption
The Israeli hotel chain will purchase up to 75% of its electricity from Electra Power in a 10-year deal valued between NIS 300-350 million…
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