Why going green is not just good for the planet, it’s also good for hotels’ bottom line
Ireland has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and all business sectors must be cognisant of this and integrate sustainability into their strategic planning.
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6 characteristics of a successful adaptive reuse conversion
While there is no magic formula or linear one-size-fits-all approach to the adaptive reuse of commercial buildings for housing, the Ankrom Moisan team has come up with a unique framework: “The Rule of Six.”…
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New Destination Sets Sustainability Standards as Wales’ Largest All-Electric Hotel
Wales’ largest all-electric hotel is due to open its doors next month…
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Tiny hotels eye expansion amid high demand, growing eco-tourism market
These tiny hotels are able to pack up and relocate to other unique sites – a mobility factor that can be a huge draw for both new and returning customers, say experts.
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NEW BOOKING.COM SURVEY FINDS TRAVELERS FEEL WEARY, DISILLUSIONED ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY
Booking.com has conducted its annual global sustainability survey, and this year’s results indicate travelers have a tinge of weariness and disillusionment about their attitudes and decisions related to sustainable travel…
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Women hotel owners who are making waves in the industry
Only three women made it on Yahoo! Finance’s list of “15 richest hotel owners in the world” (published June 2023), and all three are from the same family – the Pritzkers.
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Time out with Roman Ulyanov, founder and MP of Greeneration
Roman Ulyanov is a serial entrepreneur and visionary of the future. In addition to spearheading Greeneration, a leading food hub in Dubai, he serves as an investment director for a major international company. In this exclusive interview, we learn…
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The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) has announced the commencement of its 2024 program. Individuals and organizations worldwide, dedicated to propelling change and fostering a meaningful impact in sustainable travel and…
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Mandarin Oriental announce it has achieved GSTC-Committed status
This recognition is a testament to the Group's adoption of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria v3.0, said Laurent Kleitman, CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
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Global Comfort Group Corp And Hotelogix: Revolutionizing Sustainable Hotel Management
Global Comfort Group Corporation (GCGC), the renowned hotel management company overseeing leading brands such as Hotel Sogo, Eurotel, Apo View Hotel, Hotel DreamWorld, and Astrotel, forged a groundbreaking partnership with Hotelogix, a cloud-based…
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Hotels advance sustainability goals at second annual Responsible Stay Summit
AHLA’s Responsible Stay Summit is designed to help hoteliers continue this work through exclusive discussions on topics like Environmental, Social, and Governance strategies, federal energy policy, and financing the green transition…
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AHLA Unites Hotel Industry Leaders for Second Annual Responsible Stay Summit
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) convened key figures from the hotel and sustainability sectors in Washington, D.C., to showcase the hospitality industry’s ongoing dedication and broadening initiatives for environmental sustainability…
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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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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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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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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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