TORONTO—Swift Charge, a leading Canadian EV charging network, announced a major national EV charging expansion with InnVest Hotels, Canada’s largest hotel owner and operator. The rollout will bring Swift Charge EV charging solutions to more than 70 hotel locations and over 300 chargers across Canada. As of today, approximately 50 locations are already live, with additional installations underway across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. The expansion reflects InnVest’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the hotel guest experience while supporting the increasing adoption of electric vehicles across Canada, including in both urban centers and regional travel destinations. “We are excited to continue our roll-out...

MONTEREY, CALIF.—Portola Hotel & Spa announced that it has earned LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, one of the most widely recognized designations in sustainable building and operations worldwide. The certification affirms what Portola has long believed: that genuine hospitality and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, evaluates buildings across a rigorous set of criteria including energy efficiency, water conservation, materials selection, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable site development. Earning Gold certification places Portola Hotel & Spa among a distinguished class of properties that have demonstrated measurable, verifiable commitment to...

BANGKOK, THAILAND—Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has been recognized among the country’s leading brands for sustainability perceptions in the latest Brand Finance Sustainability Perceptions Index 2026. The recognition reinforces Centara’s growing reputation as a hospitality leader that integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into both its operations and guest experience. The report highlights organizations that are perceived to manage sustainability effectively, reflecting not only corporate commitments but also how these efforts are understood and valued by consumers. For Centara, this recognition signals a meaningful alignment between long-term ESG strategy and evolving guest expectations. This year, Centara nets strong...

TORONTO—Swift Charge, a leading Canadian EV charging network, announced a major national EV charging expansion with InnVest Hotels, Canada’s largest hotel owner and operator. The rollout will bring Swift Charge EV charging solutions to more than 70 hotel locations and over 300 chargers across Canada. As of today, approximately 50 locations are already live, with additional installations underway across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. The expansion reflects InnVest’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the hotel guest experience while supporting the increasing adoption of electric vehicles across Canada, including in both urban centers and regional travel destinations. “We are excited to continue our roll-out...

Green Lodging News just added Necker Island to its Renewable Energy All Stars list in the Wind Powered and Solar Powered categories. Necker Island is part of the Virgin Limited Edition collection. Sir Richard Branson’s private island paradise, at 74 acres, is situated in the North Sound of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), in the eastern Caribbean Sea, to the east of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Whether conserving some of the world’s endangered species, running the island on renewable energy, or making the most of the natural resources found in the British Virgin Islands, there are countless initiatives...

CANCUN, MEXICO—With a firm focus on the conservation of biodiversity in the Mexican Caribbean, the Sunset Royal hotel, part of the Sunset World Group, is preparing for the 2026 sea turtle nesting season through comprehensive training provided by the General Management of Ecology of the Municipality of Benito Juárez, in Cancun. As part of the National Sea Turtle Conservation Program, the Security team actively participates in theoretical and practical training sessions, with the goal of ensuring the proper protection of these species during one of the most important moments of their life cycle. During the training, the team acquires key knowledge...

ASHLAND CITY, TENN.—A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating, water treatment and water management, announces the release of the Adapt Premium Condensing Commercial Water Heater. Joining A. O. Smith’s Adapt family of high-efficiency tankless water heaters, the Adapt commercial model is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of high-volume hot water applications. At the heart of the Adapt commercial unit is A. O. Smith’s patented heavy-duty single stainless steel helical heat exchanger. Designed based on A. O. Smith’s flagship Cyclone commercial water heating line, this innovative helical construction enhances thermal efficiency and corrosion resistance. Its helical design requires fewer...

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN—Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY company and provider of advanced technologies for the hospitality industry, has been named the winner of the Hospitality Innovation Award category at the 2026 Asian Hospitality Awards. By nominating The Vingcard Solution, a comprehensive portfolio of modular platforms and devices purpose-built for hospitality, the recognition highlights Vingcard’s forward-looking approach to hotel technology that helps properties better navigate operational complexity, cost pressures and rising guest expectations. The Asian Hospitality Awards recognize excellence, innovation and leadership within the U.S. hospitality industry, celebrating organizations that are shaping the future of hotel operations and guest experience. Vingcard’s award win reflects...

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—Radisson Hotel Group’s 2025 Responsible Business Report demonstrates how the Group is turning its Net Zero transformation into real, measurable progress across its hotels and operations, and cares for people and communities. In a rapidly evolving operating environment shaped by shifting guest expectations, climate risk, and increasing regulatory requirements, sustainability continues to guide the Group’s strategic direction. Radisson Hotel Group remains committed to supporting careers and communities, as well as achieving Net Zero by 2050. The Group focuses on strengthening the long-term competitiveness of its hotels and owners through sustainability and contributes to the transition toward a low-carbon hospitality...

VISTA, CALIF.—For commercial cleaning professionals and facility managers, implementing sustainability initiatives is no longer just an environmental choice—it is a proven strategy to directly reduce waste management costs, improve water efficiency, and enhance brand loyalty. A prime example of this data-driven approach to green facility management comes from a recent sustainability report by the U.K.-based St. Austell Brewery, which operates 45 pubs. Remarkably, their corporate-wide waste diversion efforts all started with a breakdown of the humble beer mat—a.k.a. coaster. Target Hidden Waste in Commercial Facilities Traditional drink coasters are made from layers of paperboard, pulpboard, and specialized tissues designed to absorb moisture....