Search “Kimpton” on Green Lodging News—for Kimpton Hotels—and you will find a long list of articles highlighting the brand’s environmental efforts going all the way back to July 2006 when Green Lodging News was launched. I recently heard from Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia and would like to share a bit about their unique efforts. The property, housed in the historic Art Deco Architects Building, is LEED Gold certified, reflecting a globally recognized standard for sustainability achievement. The hotel integrates eco-conscious practices across its 230 guestrooms, public spaces, and event facilities, including: Energy efficiency: All guestroom, corridor, and public space lighting uses LED bulbs....

We are a little more than halfway through National Travel and Tourism Week (May 3 to 9). According to the U.S. Travel Association, National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is the U.S. travel industry’s annual tradition of recognizing the essential role travel plays in powering our economy, strengthening communities and connecting America. Established by U.S. Travel Association, NTTW brings the industry together each year to spotlight travel’s impact—from supporting 15 million jobs to generating critical tax revenue that funds public services and infrastructure in communities nationwide. In 2026, the theme “Postmarked: Essential” highlights a simple truth: travel is not optional—it is fundamental...

As posted on Green Lodging News, more than 10,000 hospitality design professionals are expected to convene at HD Expo at Mandalay Bay Convention Center on May 5 to 7. I have attended HD Expo many times and one of the highlights is always the impressive lineup of speakers focused on wellness and sustainability. This year the lineup is just as impressive: Tuesday, May 5 Wellness by Design: Seamless Technology Experiences from Hotel to Home Speakers: Kaylee Barnett, RH Glenn Nowak, UNLV - University of Nevada, Las Vegas Sherrie Tennessee, Virginia State University/SpaSOS Alissa Ponchione, Hospitality Design Micro-Gathering: Driving Purpose-Driven Transparency & Empathy in Design Culture Speaker: David Shove-Brown, AIA, NCARB is Partner at...

Yesterday, Disney Vacation Club shared more details about the proposed Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a new resort projected to open at Walt Disney World Resort in summer 2027. Nestled along the shores of Bay Lake, this tranquil waterfront retreat will invite members and guests to celebrate the beauty and magic of nature, as seen through the eyes of Disney artists and storytellers. Previously announced in November 2024, Disney Lakeshore Lodge will celebrate the profound connection between nature and imagination—a bond at the heart of Walt Disney’s artistic vision. From the lush forests of “Bambi” to the colorful winds of “Pocahontas” and...

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently released its 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, finding ongoing widespread pesticide residue on popular non-organic fruits and vegetables—including pesticides that are the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. EWG has published the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce nearly every year since 2004. The 2026 edition analyzed USDA residue data from 54,344 samples of 47 fruits and vegetables, detecting 264 pesticides and breakdown products. In 2025, EWG strengthened its methodology to incorporate pesticide toxicity, alongside the number and levels of residues. Details were published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health. The guide...

I have mentioned Give Kids The World Village several times before on Green Lodging News. For those of you not familiar with the organization, it is a Central Florida nonprofit that provides week-long, cost-free vacations to critically ill children and their families. I just learned that Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach (Fla.) and Davidson Hospitality Group have debuted guestrooms designed to benefit Give Kids The World Village, Guests booking these rooms will have a portion of the proceeds donated to the nonprofit. The Give Kids The World rooms feature partial views of the Gulf and Intracoastal waterways, specialty artwork and decor inspired...

The WELL Building Standard (WELL) is a performance-based, evidence-based certification system designed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) to measure, certify, and monitor features of the built environment—such as air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind, community and innovation—that impact human health and well-being. It focuses on enhancing employee productivity and occupant wellness. IWBI is currently accepting public comments on the next version of the Well Building Standard. Sign in to preview the standard here. The public comment period is open through May 1. Even if you are not currently pursuing Well certification, the proposed standard offers a lengthy list of steps...

I typically only hear from attorneys by press release when there are cases of guests suing because of bed bugs or Legionnaires’ disease. This week I learned about two Legionnaires’ disease cases thanks to Pritzker Hageman, a national law firm with a Legionnaires’ disease practice. In the first case, Pritzker Hageman and a Las Vegas office led by attorney Raymond Trueblood initiated a lawsuit against two Las Vegas casino hotels: The Grandview and South Point Hotel Casino & Spa. The lawsuit arises from the wrongful death of a guest who contracted Legionnaires’ disease after staying at both properties in 2023. Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of...

As reported here on Green Lodging News, the AHLA Food & Beverage Summit took place on Tuesday, March 3 and was followed on March 4 by the crossover AHLA Food & Beverage Summit and AHLA Responsible Stay Summit. All were held at the Hilton McClean Tysons Corner, Va. Hilton provided attendees with an after-event meeting impact report. (Click here to read the report in its entirety. If you are not currently offering this type of report to your meeting attendees, this one could act as a template to start from.) The following are some of the highlights of the report...

Does your company have a plant-forward food sustainability policy? Non-profit organization Scope Three Action just published scorecards ranking hotel groups across Europe and North America on their plant-forward food sustainability policies, revealing that most major chains lack the measurable commitments needed to address one of the key sources of their carbon emissions. According to Scope Three Action, the scorecards evaluate clear, publicly disclosed plant-forward policies and protein diversification targets across the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. While only a handful of leaders have committed so far, this approach is gaining traction, with momentum building as...