SINGAPORE—While Earth Day reminds us to celebrate our planet, working towards sustainability is a year-round commitment. Across the globe, meet five hotels that make environmental stewardship their daily mission. Set in historic cities to lush tropical landscapes, these properties prove that fun and sustainability can go hand in hand, offering unforgettable experiences while trying to protect the destinations they call home. Centara Reserve Samui, Thailand Set amidst lush gardens along the tranquil coastline of Chaweng Beach, Centara Reserve Samui harmonizes luxury with sustainability initiatives. As a flagship property of Thailand’s leading Centara Hotels & Resorts, the resort is committed to trying to protect Samui’s delicate ecosystem, with...

ORLANDO, FLA.—America’s 63 National Parks draw in serious hikers, and they also provide opportunities for beginners and families alike to unwind, take their time and soak in nature’s beauty. For National Park Week and beyond, the program offers expert content to help travelers make the most of their time outdoors. The adventure-loving vacation club WorldMark by Wyndham has teamed up with America’s Park Ranger, Ash Nudd, as the WorldMark Hiking Concierge. Nudd is a seasoned expert on national parks and creator of the Dirt In My Shoes hiking blog. Having worked as a park ranger in Utah, Alaska, and Wyoming, she...

MIAMI—Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, a leader in sustainable tourism, invited eco-conscious travelers to celebrate Earth Day by embracing its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. The all-inclusive hotel group is proud to highlight its most recent recognition: Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo in the Dominican Republic was awarded the Sustainable Tourism Business Award by the Samaná Tourism Cluster. This prestigious award celebrates the hotel’s ongoing efforts in resource management, waste reduction, and its dedication to environmental protection—marking the second time a Bahia Principe property has been honored with this recognition. Bahia Principe’s commitment to sustainability is driven by the “We Are Ecocentric”...

SACRAMENTO, CALIF.—The California Hotel & Lodging Association supports Gov. Newsom’s Executive Order extending the non-establishment of tenancy in Los Angeles County hotels to July 1, 2025 to give Los Angeles fire evacuees the ability to stay in hotels longer. “Gov. Newsom’s order allows our hotels to continuously shelter individuals, families and pets as the L.A. community continues its long recovery from the devastating wildfires,” said Lynn S. Mohrfeld, CHLA’s President and CEO. “Removing these obstacles from hotels so they can provide shelter to those who lost their homes is simply the right thing to do.” California law generally limits hotel stays at many hotels to 30 days. On January 27, 2025, Newsom...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Half-finished plates of food, vegetables that spoiled in the walk-in, and a few stale pieces of toast from the breakfast buffet don’t sound all that shocking. After each service, restaurant and hotel food waste isn’t very dramatic, but over time all the wasted food really adds up. Food waste is one of the most pressing challenges in the restaurant industry. It affects the business’ profitability and sustainability. It also has significant ecological, planetary and human implications. Every year, restaurants worldwide generate millions of tons of food waste, contributing to economic losses and environmental harm. At the same time, the...

CHEVY CHASE, MD.—PM Hotel Group, a Top 15 hotel management company based in the Washington D.C. metro area, announced the release of its seventh annual sustainability report, showcasing meaningful advancements in environmental stewardship, community impact and social responsibility across its portfolio in 2024. “Sustainability is a core value that drives how we lead, operate and innovate across our portfolio,” said Joseph Bojanowski, President of PM Hotel Group. “This year’s report reflects our collective commitment, from hotel teams to corporate leadership, to creating positive, lasting impact for our communities, our guests and the planet. We are proud of the progress made...

BERLIN, GERMANY—BeCause, the Danish start-up breaking down barriers in sustainability data management for the global hospitality and tourism sectors, has introduced Certification Co-Pilot, a new tool designed to streamline the eco-certification process for hotels and certifiers. It allows stakeholders to manage certification applications through a single, automated workflow, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency. Launched at ITB Berlin, the tool is currently being piloted by customers in several markets and will be fully available at the end of Q2 2025. Certification Co-Pilot works by connecting hotels directly to certifiers via the BeCause sustainability hub. Applicants simply need to fill in their...

TROY, N.Y.—As the world celebrates Earth Day on April 22, Audubon International—the environmentally focused nonprofit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play—reports that it is seeing strong growth in first-time membership and recertification applications across its six flagship programs, with particularly strong interest in its all-encompassing Signature Sanctuary Platinum Certification as well as Green Lodging/Green Hospitality and Sustainable Communities Certifications. Land and water stewardship, alternative energy development, wildlife corridor creation and maintenance, and global climate change are at top of mind for decision makers in many business sectors including...

BUFFALO, N.Y.—Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, announced the launch on April 1 of “Bee the Difference,” its third annual campaign in partnership with The Bee Cause Project to promote education and awareness for our planet’s pollinators. Exclusively available from April 1 to May 20, the campaign will offer guests at more than 100 Delaware North U.S. operating locations a specially crafted cocktail: the “Bee’s Harvest Margarita,” a premium margarita made with PATRÓN Silver Tequila. This year’s campaign, which began on the first day of Earth Month and runs through World Bee Day, features a new interactive augmented reality experience (accessible on...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Oceana released a new report, “Plastic Foam Needs ‘To Go,’” revealing the dangers behind single-use plastic foam products like clamshell takeout food containers, cups, packing peanuts, and disposable coolers. According to the report, plastic foam, which is also called expanded polystyrene, compromises our health and our oceans. Plastic foam is made with hazardous chemicals, like its main building block styrene, which is toxic to the human nervous system. Styrene is linked to cancer and considered a probable human carcinogen by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Styrene and other chemicals can easily leach into food and beverages at all temperatures,...