Sustainability

The European Union is enforcing stricter rules on environmental marketing with the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EU 2024/825).
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Eleven major hotel chains including Accor, Hilton, and Melia commit to halving hotel food waste by 2026, targeting buffet operations as part of UN climate sustainability goals.
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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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Hilton’s Why We Gather report, produced with Ipsos, explores how travellers increasingly value transparency and community impact
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The resort operator is using Estuary Power’s newly completed Escape Solar and Storage Project to power its electricity needs and support its renewable energy goals.
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Spain’s Riu Hotels & Resorts has shown its leadership in the environmental space, by having all of its operating hotels certified under the ECOSTARS programme.
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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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A set of atmospheric water harvesting solutions, described by Shanghai developers as the world's first comprehensive solution of its kind to provide green and accessible drinking water worldwide, has been unveiled recently…
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Five-star hotels often justify their exorbitant prices by offering a suite of high-end amenities, like plush robes, pillow menus, concierge services, and more.
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Can this UNESCO World Heritage site grow its tourism economy without destroying its fragile environment? Here’s how resorts and operators are answering the question.
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At IHS London 2025, accessibility experts Ed Warner MBE and James Dixon-Box joined Hotel Designs Editor Sophie Harper to explore how hotels can communicate accessible design more clearly – from online information to staff training – and why doing so…
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Luxury hospitality is facing an identity crisis with too many hotel brands becoming “homogenous”, according to Wild Origins Founder Neil Jacobs.
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Imagine this: your hotel has switched to renewable energy, eliminated single-use plastics, and buys local. You proudly display your sustainability credentials online. Yet when guests leave reviews, your “eco-friendliness” rating is mediocre…
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There’s been a lot of buzz in the media recently claiming that France’s Loi Climat & Résilience will force all hotels to obtain eco-certification by 2026. But a closer reading of the legislation reveals a different picture…
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For the second year in a row, Helsinki has been ranked first in the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index. The latest results were published on Tuesday 23 September.
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Environmental campaigners have welcomed a decision to halt construction of a disputed five-star hotel on a Greek beach known for its outstanding natural beauty.
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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 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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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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The global wellness tourism sector is on an accelerated growth trajectory, driven by a decisive consumer preference for well-being integrated into travel. Recognizing this transformation, Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT) and the Wellness Tourism…
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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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Project led by the Hagag Group and Hollywood star secures final approval in Herzliya, expanding to 51,000 square meters with 365 rooms, a marina and eco-friendly design
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From Ibiza to Indonesia, hospitality brands are cultivating a new travel experience, where wellness begins in the soil and ends at the table
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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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