INTERNATIONAL REPORT—EHL Insights underscores the importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace, particularly within the hospitality industry. It highlights how a culture of well-being can lead to improved employee performance, reduced turnover rates, and overall business success. The article published on EHL Insights discusses the significance of fostering a culture that prioritizes mental health and well-being in workplaces, specifically within the hospitality sector. This topic has gained increasing attention in recent years amidst rising stress levels and employee burnout. The hospitality industry is renowned for demanding work conditions, including long hours, high stress levels, shift work, and low pay. These factors...

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the opening of Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds in the United Kingdom, marking the Hyatt brands’ debut into the Leeds market. With Hyatt Place and Hyatt House under one roof, this new dual-branded development combines intuitive design, practical amenities, spacious rooms, and 24/7 convenience, offering guests a home away from home. Hyatt Place Leeds and Hyatt House Leeds are BREEAM certified and fully electric, which underscores the hotels’ dedication to creating more sustainable, high-performing buildings. Located in the heart of Leeds, in the regenerated Sovereign Square, these hotels are a stone’s throw from the train station...

SURAT THANI, THAILAND—Lodge manager and chef, George Newling-Ward, has once again transformed the food and beverage offering at a popular southern Thai ecolodge—Anurak Community Lodge beside Khao Sok national park in southern Thailand. His aim is to make food and drink at Anurak Lodge a reason to visit as much as hiking, biking, kayaking and planting trees in one of the most visually spectacular nature settings in southeast Asia. After a previous stint as manager at the ecolodge between 2018 and 2022, Newling-Ward, an acclaimed chef from the British Virgin Islands, returned to Anurak Community Lodge in October 2024. His motivation, second...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Assn. (AHLA) will hold its third annual Responsible Stay Summit at the Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, D.C. on March 27. According to AHLA, up to 150 are expected to attend. Lauren Pravlik, Vice President, Committees & Member Engagement for AHLA, says the purpose of the Summit is to build upon the progress hotels have been making, and ensure that stakeholders are in step as they can be with those leading in sustainability. “We always want to make sure we are helping our members,” Pravlik says. “The Summit is a place for thought leadership and networking—an...

EMERYVILLE, CALIF.—SCS Global Services (SCS), a pioneer and international leader in third-party sustainability and environmental certifications, announces the first events certified under the SCS Zero Waste Standard—two Dell Technologies Forum Events in India. Organized by Kestone Global and in consultation with Saahas Zero Waste, these regional events were held in Mumbai and Bangalore and achieved 98.64 percent and 92.88 percent diversion, respectively. The third-party certification from SCS was awarded after completing a comprehensive waste assessment, including an on-site audit during the events to verify successful diversion of waste from landfill through recycling, composting, waste-to-energy, and resale. “The events were an integrated approach...

LAS VEGAS—Wynn Resorts has once again been recognized on FORTUNE Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for 2025, reaffirming its position as the highest-ranked gaming resort company. In addition to being the best-ranked casino within the Hotel, Casinos, Resorts category, the company also scored well in the Quality of Products/Services category. “To be recognized on this prestigious list for the seventeenth year in a row is an incredible honor,” said Craig S. Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts. “This recognition is a direct result of our dedicated team members who create extraordinary experiences for guests every day.” The company maintains a global reputation for exceptional service. From personally...

KOHALA COAST, HAWAII—Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, has completed the first phase of its $200 million renovation and unveiled its on-property garden, created to redefine coastal dining with a transformative culinary experience. By blending the island’s abundant variety of fresh local vegetables, herbs, and fruit with innovative culinary techniques at Manta restaurant, the newly reinvigorated oceanfront venue introduces a new concept: a hyper-farm-to-table menu sourced directly from the resort’s “Ulu Garden.” This results in bold interpretations of classic Hawaiian cuisine. Nestled within the resort, the Ulu Garden is a testament to Mauna Kea Beach Hotel’s commitment to...

LOS ANGELES—With the wildfires and their aftermath continuing to impact communities across California, the hotel industry joined together at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) to provide critical relief to those affected. The Los Angeles hotel, travel, and tourism industries, which employ over 540,000 Angelenos and generate billions in economic activity, have been severely impacted by the wildfires. Thousands of hotel reservations have been canceled, affecting local businesses and city tax revenue that will be vital for rebuilding efforts. However, the industry remains committed to supporting the city’s recovery while reminding travelers: Los Angeles is open for business. Key highlights of the...

ORLANDO, FLA.—The Westgate Foundation, the philanthropic charity of Westgate Resorts, announced that it has donated $1 million in grants to benefit 59 community-focused organizations across the United States. In addition, the foundation also made a $500,000 contribution to the company’s Team Member Crisis Fund, offering financial support to Team Members who encounter unforeseen circumstances in their personal lives. “Creating lasting change for families, veterans, our incredible Team Members and individuals transitioning into or back into the workforce remain the Westgate Foundation’s top priority,” said Jill Bosley, Vice President of the Westgate Foundation & Community Affairs. “The 59 charitable groups we have the honor of supporting represent best-in-class...

HELSINKI, FINLAND—Earlier this month, Helsinki was granted the Green Destinations GSTC certificate, which is one more step towards its goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable travel destination. Helsinki is the first city with over half a million residents to receive this certificate. Helsinki receives the Green Destinations GSTC certificate, which meets the strictest criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) for a sustainable travel destination. Achieving it essentially requires full compliance with the criteria. There are over 280 items in the GSTC criteria that cover all areas of sustainability. The criteria examine operations from the perspectives of environmental, cultural, social and economic sustainability and sustainable...