ST. MICHAEL, BARBADOS—Royalton Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of the Royalton Sustainability Standards, a company-wide initiative that formalizes its long-term environmental and social responsibility strategy across its portfolio of more than 24 all-inclusive resorts in seven countries. In recognition of Earth Day, the company is committing to fully implement these standards across all owned and managed properties by 2030, strengthening its dedication to responsible tourism and measurable environmental and community impact. The Royalton Sustainability Standards are the expression of a shared vision that connects operations, people, and the communities where the company operates. They represent an integrated approach to...

BANGKOK, THAILAND—Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel management arm of Dusit International, has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to embed responsible practices throughout its global operations. GSTC is a global nonprofit organization that brings together public and private sector stakeholders to advance sustainable tourism practices worldwide. By joining as a member, Dusit becomes part of a global network committed to knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and the promotion of responsible tourism principles across the industry. Founded in 1949, Dusit International has evolved into a diversified hospitality company spanning hotels and resorts, hospitality education, food,...

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA.—According to the ConsumerAffairs Journal of Consumer Research, 98 percent of Americans own a mobile phone. More than nine out of 10 (91 percent) own a smartphone. Each day, Americans spend 4 hours and 30 minutes on their mobile phones and check their phones 144 times per day. Children, on average, get their first phones at 12 years old. By age 15, almost all children have a cellphone. In the outdoor areas of your property, where guests go to relax, chat, or engage in recreational activities, where can they plug in to charge their phones, laptops, or other...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, released its 2025 Sustainability Statement, audited by independent third parties and published in full compliance with the EU CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) legislation. “The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly visible,” said Fabrice Barthélemy, CEO of Tarkett. “The urgency to act is clear. Over the past six years, we have reduced our greenhouse gas emissions across our entire value chain by 27 percent and doubled the average proportion of recycled materials used in our products, rising from 10 percent in 2018 to 20 percent in 2025. This is not enough. We are...

KIRKLAND, WASH.—In celebration of Earth Day, Staypineapple, the national boutique hotel brand, is proud to announce a series of sustainability achievements and initiatives that reflect the brand’s ongoing commitment to eco-friendly hospitality. One of these is the introduction of Coulée Coffee Co., a 100 percent compostable single-serve pour-over system that replaces plastic-laden single-serve pods. In early April, Staypineapple introduced Coulée Coffee Co. across its hotel portfolio. Known for its 100 percent compostable single-serve pour-over system that delivers café-quality coffee and replaces plastic-laden single-serve pods, the brand is a natural fit for Staypineapple’s guest experience and sustainability values. This switch is expected...

LAS VEGAS—Las Vegas Sands has released its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, highlighted by the accomplishment of its 2021-2025 ambitions in the areas of workforce development, community volunteerism and carbon emissions reduction. The company’s goals align with its People, Communities and Planet corporate responsibility pillars. At the close of 2025, Sands had spent more than $270 million on workforce development initiatives since 2021, surpassing its People pillar ambition to invest $200 million by 2025. In 2025, the company invested nearly $53 million in programs to advance job skills and career training for Team Members, hospitality industry professionals and...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—For decades, the hospitality industry has sold a quiet promise: comfort without friction. A guest books a room, checks in, and expects a seamless environment—cool air, hot water, illuminated corridors, refrigerated food, functioning elevators, crisp linen, and the invisible orchestration of logistics that make hospitality feel effortless. Unlike aviation, where travelers have long tolerated fuel surcharges as part of the economics of flight, hotels and restaurants have traditionally concealed the underlying volatility of energy inside a single, curated price. That model is now under pressure. As energy markets become more unstable, logistics more fragile, and geopolitical disturbances more frequent,...

ASHLAND CITY, TENN.—A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating, water treatment and water management, announces the release of the Voltex X Outdoor Split Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH), made in partnership with Panasonic. The Voltex X unit will be joining A. O. Smith’s Voltex family of high efficiency, sustainable products. The Voltex X is a highly versatile member of A. O. Smith’s heat pump lineup. It is a split system design jointly developed by Panasonic and A. O. Smith, leveraging both companies’ core competencies. With the ability to be installed in locations that reach temperatures as low as 25°F,...

LONDON—Pentair plc, a leader in helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource, released its 2025 Sustainability Report, reporting on the company’s efforts to build a more resilient future for its business and the planet. In the Report, Pentair highlights its efforts toward Making Better Essential, including the achievement of its Water Stewardship and Product Design for Sustainability targets, with continued progress towards its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction target. “At Pentair, we believe that water is life’s most essential resource,” said John Stauch, Pentair President and CEO. “This report shares how, together with our customers, we are building a...

VIENNA, VA.—Everged, a North American energy technology company, announced the launch of its Zero Cost Swap Program, a turnkey solution designed to help property owners and site hosts quickly replace broken, outdated, out of warranty, or unsupported electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with modern, networked equipment at zero upfront cost. Unreliable charging experiences is a common theme among the EV community and often cited by skeptics as a major hurdle to expanded adoption. Historical reasons for under-performing chargers have spanned hardware, software, and operational issues but are more recently exacerbated by first generation chargers hitting their end-of-life and several major...