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Hospitality Veteran Releases Insider’s Guide to Hotel Operations, Management, & Industry Trends
SAN DIEGO—Hospitality industry leader, consultant, and educator Robert A. Rauch, CHA, known as “The Hotel Guru,” has released a book that provides guidelines, leadership...
Grupo Sunset World Strengthens Its Commitment to Sustainability Through Partnership with ECOCE
CANCÚN, MEXICO—Sunset World Group has formally launched a partnership with ECOCE, a nonprofit civil association dedicated to promoting proper waste management and fostering a...
Visit Boulder Named First Leave No Trace Gold Standard Destination
BOULDER, COLO.—Visit Boulder has become the first destination management organization (DMO) to earn the prestigious Leave No Trace Gold Standard designation, establishing Boulder, Colo.,...
Hemingways Collection Scales Sustainable Tourism & Heritage Renovation at River Camp Mara
NAIROBI, KENYA—Hemingways Collection has completed a comprehensive, heritage-focused interior refresh of River Camp Mara in the Mara North Conservancy, anchoring a renewed commitment to...
Updated Guide Helps Tourism & Events Industry Navigate New EU Greenwashing Rules
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—The European Travel Commission (ETC), the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) and NECSTouR have published an updated edition of Proof, Not Promises: A...
Radisson Hotel Group Introduces Africa’s First Verified Net Zero Hotel in Hoedspruit
HOEDSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA—Radisson Hotel Group announced that Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit has become Africa’s first Verified Net Zero hotel, marking a significant milestone in...
The Future of Tourism in the Americas: From Growth to Greater Value
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—How can tourism remain economically successful without putting the natural and cultural foundations of destinations at risk? For Mayte Redondo Castuera, answering this...
Hilton Named Best Workplace for Women in U.S.
MCLEAN, VA.—Hilton has been named the No. 1 Best Workplace for Women in the U.S. by Fortune and Great Place to Work for the...
Avendra International Expands Culinary Innovation Group to Serve International Clients & Brands
PHILADELPHIA—Avendra International is expanding its Culinary Innovation Group to better serve clients and brands around the world. The expanded group brings together culinary expertise,...
New Gies Business Research Says Going Green Pays Off—If You Do It Right
CHAMPAIGN, ILL.—Measurement and disclosure may be the least exciting parts of a carbon management strategy, but they may also be the most important. A...
Safari Comes Naturally at Reopened andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge
KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA—Following a complete reimagining, andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge reopened in July 2026 as a new expression of one of Phinda’s most intimate...
Margaritaville Beach House Key West Honors Jimmy Buffett Day by Delivering Shadow Buddies to Local Children
KEY WEST, FLA.—In honor of Jimmy Buffett Day last month and Margaritaville’s annual Day of Service, the team at Margaritaville Beach House Key West...
Three in Four Travelers Say Sustainability Matters as Trip.com Launches My Travel Impact to Help Turn Intent into Action
SINGAPORE—Three in four travelers (75.4 percent) say sustainability is important when making travel decisions, and 56.8 percent now intentionally choose more sustainable options, according...
MGM Resorts & BetMGM Commit $300,000 to Responsible Gaming Research & Partnerships
LAS VEGAS—MGM Resorts International and BetMGM partnered with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to promote Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM 2026) last month.
As part...
A Water-Savings Strategy Hotel Guests Never Have to Notice
NATIONAL REPORT—Hotels face a difficult sustainability challenge: reduce metered water use and operating costs without asking guests to accept a lesser experience. Low-flow fixtures,...
Miami Beach to Host The Hospitality Show November 2 to 4
MIAMI—The Hospitality Show, a gathering of hotel owners, operators, brands and suppliers, returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center November 2 to 4. The...
Under Canvas to Open First New Mexico Camp in Santa Fe in 2027
SANTA FE, N.M.—Under Canvas, the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, announced that Under Canvas Santa Fe will open in April of 2027, marking the...
Gaylord National Resort Announces Activation of Major Rooftop Solar Installation
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD.—As organizations around the world observed World Energy Saving Day on October 21, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center celebrated a major...
USGBC Launches TRUE v2–The Next Iteration of the TRUE Zero Waste Certification Program
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the launch of TRUE v2—the next iteration of the TRUE zero waste certification program. The new...
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach Supports The Pantry by Feeding Hawai‘i Together
WAIKIKI BEACH, HAWAI’I---The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, O‘ahu’s premier residential luxury hotel, announced a new Mālama Hawai‘i offer that will direct proceeds from qualifying reservations to The...
