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Why Hotel Energy Retrofits Need Radon Retesting
NATIONAL REPORT—Hotels are under pressure to lower energy use without sacrificing comfort or indoor air quality. That is why hotel energy retrofits should include...
Laura Robinson Appointed Operations & Sustainability Director at Nay Palad Hideaway
SIARGAO ISLAND, THE PHILLIPPINES—Nay Palad Hideaway, the award-winning barefoot luxury retreat on Siargao Island in the Philippines, announces the appointment of Laura Robinson as...
Kenya Boosts Africa’s Tourism Growth, Emerging as a Leading Sustainable Tourism Powerhouse
MADRID, SPAIN—The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recently revealed that Africa is entering a new era of tourism growth, with Travel & Tourism...
Introducing ‘Tomorrow Beckons’, a Global Regenerative Travel Program
DENVER—Beckons, the curated portfolio of luxury lodges for curious travelers seeking genuine connection to place, culture and the natural world, announced Tomorrow Beckons, a regenerative...
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Hits NYC: What Employers Across the Country Need to Know About Prevention and Legal Exposure
NEW YORK—A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has sickened dozens of people since early July, hospitalized more than a dozen, and...
WITT Expands Across Asia as Wellness Tourism Momentum Accelerate
TAMPA, FLA.—WITT (Wellness in Travel & Tourism), the leading global certification organization setting standards for wellness hotels and resorts worldwide, announced continued expansion across...
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Global Summit Set for Dec. 8 to 9
LONDON—As the global hospitality industry faces accelerating pressure from intensifying climate change risks, acute labor shortages, and ever-changing regulations, the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance...
WTTC Unveils Seven Principles to Help Destinations Turn Tourism Growth into Shared Prosperity
MADRID—As international travel continues to grow, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) encourages proactive and holistic destination stewardship, one that helps governments, destinations...
Hilton Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters to Open Doors of Opportunity Across America
MCLEAN, VA.—Hilton has long believed travel can do more than take someone somewhere new: it can expand perspectives, build confidence and open doors to new...
Paradisus La Perla Earns WITT Certification
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO—Paradisus by Meliá announced that Paradisus La Perla, an adults-only all-inclusive resort in Riviera Maya, has officially earned the WITT (Wellness in Travel &...
UV-Filtered Faucet, Shower Water Sharpen Garden Hotel & Resort’s Wellness Focus
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—As reported previously on Green Lodging News, the Garden Hotel & Resort in Fort Lauderdale has deployed the CLEAR bathroom water ecosystem...
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives Marked World Environment Day & World Ocean Day with a Month of Conservation Initiatives
THE MALDIVES—Last month, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a Hyatt Resort, reinforced its commitment to environmental stewardship through a series of sustainability-focused initiatives and conservation experiences....
AHLA Foundation Expands No Room for Trafficking Initiative Through Hotels Canada Partnership
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The AHLA Foundation announced the expansion of its No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) initiative through a new partnership with Hotels Canada, reinforcing a...
Hyatt Surpasses 12,000 Opportunity Youth Hires Through RiseHY Program
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation reported that more than 12,000 Opportunity Youth have been hired worldwide through the RiseHY program between 2018 and 2025, exceeding the company’s...
Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve, Celebrates 30 Years of Conservation Success
RATON, N.M.—Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve, announced a four-day celebration from September 25 to 28 to commemorate 30 years of conservation success since its...
Why Climate Adaptation Matters for Lodging
NATIONAL REPORT—Lodging sustainability has often focused on reducing resource use across daily operations. Those priorities still deserve attention but changing climate conditions now require...
A New Way to Experience Joshua Tree: RESET Hotel Joins Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
BETHESDA, MD.—Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy announced that RESET Hotel in Twentynine Palms, Calif., has joined its curated portfolio of nature-immersed, design-forward accommodations. The sustainably designed property...
Sustainable Travel International Launches AI Tool That Measures Tour Emissions in Seconds
SEATTLE—Sustainable Travel International launched Humí, a new AI-powered carbon footprinting tool for tours that turns existing itineraries into emissions reports in seconds, rather than...
Survey: Most Canadians Will Change Travel Habits to Reduce Overtourism
TORONTO—A recent survey by Intrepid Travel, conducted with 2,000 Canadian adults, reveals significant shifts in travel preferences among Canadians as the peak summer season approaches....
The Hospitality Show Announces Speaker Lineup
MIAMI—The Hospitality Show unveiled new speakers for its developing conference program, including Hilton President & CEO Chris Nassetta, Sandals Executive Chairman Adam Stewart, Accor...
