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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Max Lamb Turns Hotel Waste Into the WASTED Collection – 001
In his ongoing bid to highlight the idiosyncratic properties of various raw and manufactured materials, seasoned British designer Max Lamb has forged an intrinsically sustainable practice. He’s crafted distinctive chairs out of cardboard that, by…
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The $1 Trillion Question: Can the Middle East Afford a 7-Month Tourism Year?
The Middle East is building the world’s boldest tourism dreams—but will rising heat rewrite the rules of ROI, resilience, and reputation? From 50 °C “death zone” summers to exploding cooling costs and stranded giga-assets, the risks are no longer…
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There’s A Reason Why You’re Seeing More Hotels With Rounded Shapes
From the sweeping façades of Dubai’s Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab to curved saunas at Austria’s Das Edelweiss, here’s how and why luxury hotels use the power of the curve to shape guest experiences.
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Hotels are the final frontier of an ableist society
It was on a ferry to Bilbao from Southampton, teetering on the edge of a low bunk and sobbing with exhaustion, that I learned the first rule of accessible accommodation. Which is that it probably isn’t. Not for me, anyway…
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The Growing Role of Indoor Plants in Hotel Spaces: More Than Just Decoration
In recent years, indoor plants have become more than just decorative items in hotel interiors. They have evolved into important elements that contribute to wellness, sustainability, and the overall guest experience. This shift reflects a growing…
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'Wake-up call service' from red pandas at Chongqing hotel halted due to safety risks
The local forestry bureau in Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality ordered an immediate halt to "wake-up call service" involving red pandas at a local hotel and launched an investigation.
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Greek hotels could be forced to make big change to their pools this summer
Hotels on Greek islands may be forced to change their swimming pool water as climate change strikes…
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Will President Trump put ESG to bed?
With COP29 underway in Azerbaijan, we are reminded that a tsunami of change is coming, but what’s less clear is the detailed regulatory landscape and how it will influence investors, businesses and other organisations worldwide…
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Travalyst introduces list to standardise sustainable hotel certification
Travalyst, the not-for-profit coalition of travel tech providers, has launched a list of 49 sustainable accommodation certification schemes that comply with a set of criteria aimed at improving industry alignment and credibility…
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Announcing the first organization in the world to unite hospitality developers and conservationists
The hospitality industry reaches a significant milestone today with the official launch of the Nature Resort Development Alliance (NRDA). Founded by the industry for the industry, the NRDA is uniting the global nature-based hospitality sector with…
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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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