Cruise ships are much less taxed than hotels
Cruise holidays may well give the impression of an exotic getaway, but new research reveals that for the passenger they have one surprising advantage – far lower taxes…
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Single-use hotel toiletries get extremely bad press and have even been banned in several U.S. states, but were loved by many travelers. A sustainability scientist from Ohio State University lays bare the reason behind the shift…
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Hotels face new climate‑governance rules after COP30
Global hotel and hospitality operators now face growing pressure to align with new climate governance and adaptation standards following recent decisions at COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
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First, I want to thank everyone actively commenting on this hot topic here, only through open discussion can we understand the problem and find real solutions, rather than speculate on trendy terms.
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Bridging the ‘say-do’ gap in sustainable travel
People say sustainability is important to them, but their travel choices don't always reflect these views. How do hoteliers manage?
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Trump’s federal funding freeze brings uncertainty to green investments
The hospitality industry has long relied on energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives to reduce operational costs and meet the evolving expectations of consumers and investors. Now, there may be a catch. President Trump announced early in his…
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How the hotel sector is bridging the sustainability and financial reporting gap
In a world increasingly defined by climate extremes—simultaneous droughts and floods in Spain, California’s relentless wildfires, record-breaking European heatwaves, and the suffocating effects of global air pollution—the hospitality industry faces…
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How the first ‘carbon-positive’ hotel in the U.S. is handling a dead tree problem
Populus, a new eco-friendly hotel in downtown Denver, doesn't just invite guests to stay in a hotel designed to resemble an aspen tree.
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