The News Blog gives Glenn Hasek, publisher and editor of Green Lodging News, an opportunity to comment, in just a few paragraphs, on industry news and trends. A more condensed version of Publisher’s Point of View, the News Blog is updated on either Wednesday or Thursday each week. Want to step in as a guest blogger? Or, have some news to share for the News Blog? To contact Glenn Hasek, call (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
A New Twist on Recylable Water Cartons: Advertising That Covers the Water’s Cost to You
Last week I attended the AAHOA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans. One of the most interesting companies I came across at the...
Earth Day Highlights from Properties & Companies Around the Planet
With Earth Day just eight days away, I have been hearing from many PR agencies pitching locations/companies around the world for Green Lodging News...
Hard Rock Properties Kicked Off Earth Month with Earth Hour Activities
Hard Rock International casinos, hotels and cafes worldwide celebrated Earth Hour 2025 on Saturday, March 22. Earth Hour is a global movement created by World Wildlife Fund that...
Travalyst, Founded by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Releases Five-Year Milestone Report
Travel industry leaders remain committed to action around sustainability but require more support, according to data from Travalyst, the not-for-profit organization founded by Prince Harry,...
Peregrine Hospitality Celebrates Earth Month
Earth Month is the 30-day period commencing March 22 for Earth Hour, a global initiative designed to encourage actions that lead to positive environmental...
Marriott is Part of Arbor Day Foundation’s Evergreen Alliance
Almost two years ago, the Arbor Day Foundation surpassed a tree planting milestone, having helped to plant 500 million trees over the organization’s then 51-year history....
Wyndham Once Again Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
Ethisphere recently released its annual list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. This is the 19th year Ethisphere has honored organizations with the designation...
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Team Members Awarded $10 Million in Bonuses Based on 2024 Record-Breaking Results
Sharing your profits with your employees is certainly one way to build loyalty to your company. I suspect that is exactly what is happening...
USGBC Announces Top 10 U.S. States for Green Building in 2024
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED green building program, released its...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road Awarded LEED Net Zero Carbon Certificate
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...
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay Earns Three Sustainability Certifications
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...
Highlights from Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming’s 2025 CSR Report
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:...
Bridging the Action-Awareness Gap: Trip.com Group’s 2024 Sustainable Travel Consumer Report Insights
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...
Last Year Was the Warmest on Record
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...
Nature-Based Travel Retreats: The New Face of Mental Health Support
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....
‘Planet’ Highlights from Las Vegas Sands’ 2023 ESG Report
Las Vegas Sands was recently recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), with placement on both DJSI World and DJSI North America for...
Top 15 Food Trends to Watch in 2025
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...
PM Hotel Group & Sightline Hospitality Announce Strategic Merger
PM Hotel Group, a leading hospitality management company, and Sightline Hospitality, renowned for its experiential travel and innovative property management, have announced a strategic...
New WTTC Report Quantifies Coastal & Marine Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council recently released a report entitled, “Climate and Ocean: Quantifying coastal and marine tourism and protecting destinations.” The report...
Bettoja Hotels Supports Italian Cultural Heritage with New Program
After nearly a century and a half of creating memorable stays in Rome, Bettoja Hotels is participating in a new initiative to help restore and...
