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OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa & Manta Pacific Research Foundation to Host Free World Manta Day Celebration
KONA, HAWAII – OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa, in partnership with the Manta Pacific Research Foundation, will present the 5th annual World Manta Day Celebration on Saturday,...
My Place Hotels Guests Can Now Donate Loyalty Points to Support Human Trafficking Survivors
ABERDEEN, S.D.—My Place Hotels of America, an upper-midscale extended-stay hotel brand and the largest affiliated company of The Rivett Organization, has rolled out a...
What 130 Million Monthly Scans Prove That Most ESG Slide Decks Cannot
MIAMI—On August 5, 2026, SMARTLINEN launched Ask Debbie, described as hospitality’s first AI assistant built specifically for housekeeping and laundry teams. Staff can ask,...
Sustainability as a Brand Differentiator at the Conrad New York Downtown
NEW YORK—Sustainability in hospitality has evolved from a compliance-driven initiative into a defining factor in how brands compete. What was once a back-of-house concern...
RIU Hotels Increased Its Social Investment by 62 Percent in 2025
PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN—RIU Hotels & Resorts concluded the 2025 financial year by allocating a record figure of 5.13 million euros to social investment,...
The Neuroscience of Natural Materials: Why Wood, Stone & Patina Outperform Synthetic Finishes in Guest Perception
NATIONAL REPORT—Walk into a hotel with warm wood floors, natural stone walls and aged brass details, and you may immediately find the space more...
ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference Delivers Practical Solutions for Retrofitting Existing Buildings
ATLANTA—ASHRAE announced the technical program for the 2026 ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Conference, taking place September 23 to 25, 2026, in Seattle. Bringing together engineers, architects,...
The Vessyl Opens in Costa Rica as World’s First 4D Sound Wellness Resort
COSTA RICA—As burnout, digital overload and constant distraction become defining challenges of modern life, a new kind of wellness destination has opened in Costa...
Three Radisson Blu Hotels in Norway Achieve Verified Net Zero Status
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—As part of its journey towards achieving its goal of 100 verified net zero hotels by 2030, Radisson Hotel Group announces that its...
SiteMinder: Total Solar Eclipse Drove Up to 76 Percent Growth in Bookings for Spain’s Hotels
BARCELONA, SPAIN—New data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel commerce platform, reveals strong hotel demand within Europe where a total solar eclipse occurred last...
Intrepid Travel Survey: Most Canadians Will Change Travel Habits to Reduce Overtourism
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA—A recent survey by Intrepid Travel, conducted with 2,000 Canadian adults, reveals significant shifts in travel preferences among Canadians. The Meaningful Travel Index, created...
Emirates Environmental Group Launches Emirates Hospitality Sustainability Alliance
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES—The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) officially launched the Emirates Hospitality Sustainability Alliance (EHSA) at Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, marking a significant new chapter in advancing...
Sustainable Menus Start with Structure
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Most sustainable menus fail because the operational reality behind them can’t realize what’s on the page. Rather than debating which ingredients are “good”...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Builds on One Million Meal Milestone as Stay for Good Returns This Month
SYDNEY—IHG Hotels & Resorts is building on its long-standing commitment to food rescue and community impact, bringing back its annual Stay for Good campaign across Australia...
Peregrine Hospitality Adds Hotel Yountville & Bardessono Hotel & Spa to Management Portfolio
DENVER—Peregrine Hospitality, a full-service hospitality operating partner managing hotels and resorts across the United States, recently announced the addition of Hotel Yountville and Bardessono...
TripAdvisor Mid-Year Report: Eco Tour Bookings Rose 62 Percent
NEEDHAM, MASS.—Tripadvisor’s 2026 Mid-Year Experiences Trends Report found that craft classes were the fastest-growing experience category during the first six months of the year....
Rethinking Hospitality: Designing for People, Place, & Planet
When I think about hospitality, the first thing that comes to mind is Southern hospitality, that sense of warmth, welcome, and home. It’s the...
Building Cold Storage for a More Sustainable Future
NATIONAL REPORT—For many organizations, walk-in refrigeration is essential infrastructure. Restaurants rely on it to protect inventory. Healthcare facilities depend on it for temperature sensitive...
Meliá Chiang Mai’s Meliá Go Green Initiative Tops 6,650 Trees Planted
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND—Meliá Chiang Mai’s staff have helped regenerate more than seven acres of seasonally dry tropical forest in northern Thailand by planting 6,650...
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge to Open July 1, 2027, with Nature-Inspired Guestrooms Rooted in Disney Storytelling
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.—Disney Vacation Club shared a first look at the guestrooms coming to Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, a new waterfront resort opening July...
