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Hard Rock Heals Foundation Gives $255,000 in Grants to 51 Community Nonprofits
HOLLYWOOD, FLA.—The Hard Rock Heals Foundation, the charitable arm of Hard Rock International, announces the distribution of $255,000 in grants to 51 local nonprofit...
Most Commercial Kitchens Cooking with Gas or Propane Expose Workers to Heat, Air Pollution Above Health-Based Guidelines
NATIONAL REPORT—Commercial kitchens, like restaurants, are physically demanding workplaces known for their challenging conditions. They are understudied exposure environments, though, with little research measuring...
Hilton’s 2027 Trends Report Results Released
MCLEAN, VA.—Next year, travelers are expected to ditch perfection for personal growth, flexibility and discovery. According to Hilton’s newly released 2027 Trends Report, The Great...
360 Hotel Opens in South Iceland
ICELAND—360 Hotel opened in South Iceland, one hour from Reykjavík and 15 minutes from Selfoss. Two Icelandic families created and own the hotel.
The property...
Doing Well by Doing Good: Why Sustainability Pays Off
NATIONAL REPORT—Sustainable hospitality, at its core, means every decision is filtered through three lenses: how it affects the local ecosystem, the surrounding community, and...
Disney Brought Magic of Its Lakeshore Lodge to New York City
NEW YORK—Disney Experiences invited New Yorkers to discover the magic of Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge through an expansive 3D street mural in Flatiron Plaza earlier...
Tsowa Safari Island – Where Wilderness and Sustainability Meet on the Mighty Zambezi
ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK, ZIMBABWE—Tucked away on a private island in the heart of the Zambezi River, Tsowa Safari Island, part of the Isibindi Africa...
Announcing the New 2027 Edition of The SRA’s Food Made Good Standard
LONDON—The Sustainable Restaurant Association (The SRA) is delighted to announce the launch of a new edition of the Food Made Good Standard, its flagship...
Universal’s Newest Theme Park Integrates Floating Solar
ORLANDO, FLA.—D3Energy, a U.S. floating solar developer and EPC contractor, announced the successful deployment of its floating photovoltaic system at Universal Epic Universe.
The 1.4...
Food Waste Management in Restaurants: The Hidden Cost Your Team Can Eliminate
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Tucked into a beautiful pocket of Switzerland, in the area around Lake Geneva known as the Swiss Riviera, is a restaurant serving just...
Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve, Launches First-Ever Dedicated Wellbeing Program
RATON, N.M.—Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve, announced the launch of “Wild Wellbeing,” a new collection of experiences guided by the elements, rooted in the...
Smarter Flush Saves Money, Reduces Water Waste with Dual Flush Conversion Kits
ROCHESTER HILLS, MICH.—Toilet water leaks escalate water, sewer and maintenance costs and can impact guest satisfaction—especially when multiplied by the number of toilets installed...
Experiential Hospitality Group Announces Launch
MEMPHIS, TENN.—Experiential Hospitality Group (EHG) announced its launch ahead of the first opening in a connected group of environments and journeys spanning remote landscapes...
How Cape Vulture Lodge Sets the Standard for True Eco‑lodge Practice
HOEDSPRUIT, LIMPOPO, SOUTH AFRICA—In the early stages of its development—spanning roughly two decades—the concept of the eco-lodge gradually took shape, both in theory and...
Discovery Cove Renews Long-Standing Certification from American Humane Society for Animal Care, Welfare & Wellbeing
WASHINGTON, D.C.—American Humane Society, the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare practices, announced that Discovery Cove,...
AHLA Foundation Awards More Than $800,000 in Academic Scholarships
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) dedicated to supporting a strong hotel industry workforce, announced more...
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel & Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum Announce Joint Opening
NASHVILLE—Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel—created in partnership with Dolly Parton and Herschend—and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, created by Dolly Parton Productions, debuted this week in...
Five Reasons Why Adding Digital Tipping to the 2027 Budget Can Boost Employee Retention & Guest Satisfaction
EL SEGUNDO, CALIF.—For years, hoteliers have treated digital tipping primarily to accommodate guests carrying less cash. Now, as hoteliers build their 2027 budgets, GratifID...
Treehouse Hotel Manchester is Branching Out
MANCHESTER, U.K.—Treehouse Hotel Manchester is climbing higher. Following a headline-making debut in March 2025, the groundbreaking hotel from the one-of-a-kind hospitality brand created by Barry...
The Kitchen as Climate Lever: How Hotel Chefs Are Driving Sustainability
NATIONAL REPORT—Sustainability in hospitality used to mean towel cards and low-flow showerheads. Increasingly, it means what’s happening in the kitchen. Food and beverage operations...
