SOUTH WALTON, FLA.—Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, the all-encompassing resort located along Northwest Florida’s coast, introduces an array of family-friendly activities for a weekend-long celebration of Earth Day. Centering around turtle protection and preservation of the natural setting, guests of all ages are invited to take part in the interactive experiences available onsite from April 21 to 23, 2022. “Our team is continually looking for ways to celebrate the naturally pristine landscape we have the pleasure of welcoming guests to,” said Gary Brielmayer, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa General Manager. “We take pride in introducing initiatives...

NEW HAVEN, CONN.—Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton will soon make history as what is believed will be the first net-zero hotel in the United States. The revolutionary hotel will utilize renewable solar power sources on site to generate the electricity needed for its common areas, restaurant, laundry, meeting rooms and 165 guestrooms and suites. Set to debut this spring, the all-electric hotel is currently accepting reservations for May 19, 2022, and beyond. Hotel Marcel New Haven will operate independent of fossil fuels, resulting in zero carbon emissions. It is also expected to be the first Passive House-certified hotel...

LAS VEGAS—Las Vegas Sands announced it has expanded its flagship Sands Cares Accelerator program to Macao by welcoming local nongovernmental organization (NGO) Green Future to the three-year exclusive membership program that serves as a catalyst for greater nonprofit impact in the community. Green Future is the fifth nonprofit organization to join the Sands Cares Accelerator program, launched by Sands in 2017 to help fast-track rising organizations on the tipping point of making a leap in community impact. Through the three-year membership program, Sands creates longer-term relationships with nonprofits via extended funding, structured guidance and customized support rarely found with typical...

MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA—Hotel Belmar, a family owned and operated boutique hotel that is a leader in responsible tourism, launched a new carbon negative initiative that encourages guests to participate in the Offset Your Footprint program by matching all donations. Created by the Monteverde Community Fund, the program offsets the impact of tourism, growth, and environmental changes by equipping the community of Monteverde, where Hotel Belmar is located, for challenges associated with change by planting and protecting trees and the local biodiversity as well as preserving water in the region, to name a few. “Since opening our doors more than 35 years ago,...

BANGKOK—Six Senses will mark its entry into the UAE market with a LEED-certified 61-room hotel and 162 branded residences along a private stretch of beach on Palm Jumeirah’s West Crescent. The strategic location speaks to the rich cultural and historical links between Dubai and one of its most precious natural resources: coral reefs and the ecosystems they support. Recognizing the significance of coral reefs to the UAE and efforts to preserve them, coral is the main inspiration for the architectural narrative, with the undulating rooflines, silhouettes, and cellular facades resembling its natural form and beauty. This creates outward-looking environments that are...

LONDON—Booking.com just released new research, with insights gathered from more than 30,000 travelers across 32 countries and territories. It highlights that the impact of their trips remains top of mind for many travelers, with 57 percent of those from the U.K. saying that they want to travel more sustainably over the coming 12 months. This demonstrates a 27 percent increase over what surfaced through the company’s 2021 data. With 71 percent of travelers confirming that sustainable travel is important to them, almost half of all respondents (42 percent) cited that recent news about climate change has influenced them to make more...

EAGLE BEACH, ARUBA—Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort and its sister company, MVC Eagle Beach Aruba have recently been honored by EarthCheck, the leading business advisory group specializing in sustainability and destination management for the travel and tourism industry, receiving a Master Certification status at Amsterdam Manor and Platinum Certification status at MVC Eagle Beach. By working with EarthCheck, Amsterdam Manor and MVC Eagle Beach have joined other industry leaders who are taking meaningful steps towards resolving some of the very real issues that face the planet. Stewart Moore, CEO and Founder of EarthCheck, said that both properties have taken a significant leadership position...

HUDSON VALLEY, NEW YORK—One of the hospitality industry’s most innovative new concepts is emerging in New York’s Hudson Valley--Moliving at Hurley House. Produced and operated by Moliving Inc., its ultra-luxury Units will be 399 square feet on the inside and will include deck space of 240 feet. With its 60 Units, Moliving at Hurley House will open this September. Moliving Units can either be “off the grid” while using solar panels with lithium battery technology to store energy or can be easily connected to the grid in a matter of minutes. According to Jordan Bem, CEO, and founder of Moliving,...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Created by a group of hospitality industry veterans, #HospitalityHelps is an online booking platform for short-term hotel stays for people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Through the website www.Hospitality-Helps.org, Ukrainian residents who are seeking shelter can book short-term stays at hotels around Europe and beyond that provide free accommodation. 24/7 support is provided in three languages (Ukrainian, Russian and English) by Ukrainian refugees who were successfully accommodated by #HospitalityHelps. To date, the global initiative is supported by over 600 hotels representing many of the world’s leading hospitality groups including Accor, Hilton, IHG and Marriott as well as independent hotels, and is...

MCLEAN, VA.—As the hospitality industry emerges from one of the most challenging times in its history and the world returns to travel, Hilton has once again been recognized for its outstanding—and resilient—workplace culture. Great Place to Work (GPTW) and Fortune named Hilton No. 2 on the 2022 Best Companies to Work For list in the United States. As in previous years, Hilton is the highest ranked hospitality company to appear on the list. “We’re incredibly honored to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for the seventh year in a row. I’m so proud of our team members and everything they’ve done to share the...