The Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road in India is the first hotel in Radisson Hotel Group’s global portfolio and the first hotel I have come across to be awarded the prestigious LEED Net Zero Carbon Certificate by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Issued by USGBC, this top-level certification is reflective of Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road’s excellence in building technology, control and operations and shows the many impactful steps, including investments in renewable energy and innovation, the hotel has taken to ensure a consistent reduction of its carbon footprint. LEED Net Zero Carbon certification takes lessening...

I don’t often come across hotels that have earned three green certifications so a tip of the hat to the PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore for doing so. With its recent attainment of the BCA Green Mark Super Low Energy (SLE) Certification, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore celebrated its trifecta of sustainability accomplishments, making it the first hotel in Singapore to attain three sustainability certifications in 2024—BCA Green Mark Super Low Energy (SLE) Certification, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels Certification and Green Globe Certification. As shared by Phil Smith, General Manager of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore, “Our commitment to sustainability has always been at...

One of the most current Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reports I have come across is Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming’s 2025 CSR Report: Come Together for People & Planet. Divided into six sections—Team Members & Culture; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Environmental Sustainability; Energy & Emissions; Social Safeguards; and Public Education—the report uses the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The following are some highlights from the report: Since 1999, more than $14 million has been raised to fight breast cancer. A total of $3 million of healing has been extended to countries and local communities experiencing a range of...

In case you missed it in the fall, Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, revealed that while sustainability awareness is rising among travelers, there remains a gap between awareness and action. This is one of the key insights from the Sustainable Travel Consumer Report 2024 that the Group released. The report draws from 9,867 survey samples from 109 countries and territories, including the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), North America (NORAM) and Latin America (LATAM). It also looks at Gen Z’s travel preferences and regional variations in motivations and perceptions. Gap Between Awareness & Action An...

Did you notice the heat last year? Earth’s average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record, according to an analysis led by NASA scientists. Global temperatures in 2024 were 2.30 degrees Fahrenheit (1.28 degrees Celsius) above the agency’s 20th-century baseline (1951-1980), which tops the record set in 2023. The new record comes after 15 consecutive months (June 2023 through August 2024) of monthly temperature records—an unprecedented heat streak. “Once again, the temperature record has been shattered—2024 was the hottest year since record keeping began in 1880,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “Between record breaking temperatures and wildfires currently threatening our centers and...

With mental health disorders expected to affect half of the world’s population in their lifetime, the need for innovative and accessible solutions is pressing. Organizations like Mind Over Mountains and Blackdog Outdoors in the UK, and Hiking My Feelings in the US, have responded by creating travel retreats that merge outdoor pursuits with mental health support. These retreats fill a significant gap in the wellness space, offering a supportive environment for participants to engage in open discussions about their mental health challenges. Mind Over Mountains hosts free well-being walks and low-cost weekend retreats in national parks and Areas of Outstanding...

Las Vegas Sands was recently recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), with placement on both DJSI World and DJSI North America for the fifth consecutive year. To learn more about Sands’ initiatives, I took a look at its latest ESG report that covers activities through 2023. The company’s commitment to sustainable development and operations is reflected in the People, Communities and Planet pillars that make up its corporate responsibility platform. For this blog I took a look at the progress Las Vegas Sands is making under its Planet pillar. Emissions & Energy Efficiency Compared to its 2018 baseline, Las...

Our guest blogger, James Samson, is a Cayuga Hospitality Consultants member and Samson Hospitality‘s president. As leaders in the food and beverage industry, we at Samson Hospitality are always on the lookout for emerging food trends that will shape the culinary landscape. The world of food is dynamic, with consumer preferences constantly evolving and new innovations transforming the way we eat and drink. We believe that staying ahead of these trends is crucial not only for meeting the demands of our customers but also for driving the industry forward. Here are the top 15 food trends we predict will define 2025, backed by hard...

PM Hotel Group, a leading hospitality management company, and Sightline Hospitality, renowned for its experiential travel and innovative property management, have announced a strategic merger. This partnership marks a significant development in PM Hotel Group’s growth trajectory, specifically within PM Hotel Group’s lifestyle hotel division Modus by PM Hotel Group, complementing and deepening the organization’s distinct verticals of lifestyle, unconventional hospitality and experiential travel. The merger expands PM Hotel Group’s footprint across the United States, positioning the newly combined entity to deliver unparalleled management excellence and redefine luxury and lifestyle, driving enhanced value for property owners while offering guests a...

The World Travel & Tourism Council recently released a report entitled, “Climate and Ocean: Quantifying coastal and marine tourism and protecting destinations.” The report quantifies the impact of global coastal and marine tourism. The following are some highlights from the report: Coastal and marine tourism contributed $1.5 trillion to global GDP through its direct activities in 2023 and $3.3 trillion when including its supply chain (3.2% of the world economy). This activity directly supported 52 million jobs and 100 million total jobs when including the supply chain. Its direct tax footprint totaled $820 billion and $1.3 trillion in total...