NATIONAL REPORT—“A healthy mind in a healthy body”, “food as medicine”, “you are what you eat”—these insights into food and well-being have been around for millennia, but today they are gaining more traction as consumer trends shift towards an increased demand for healthy, ethically-sourced food. Post-pandemic attitudes coupled with easy access to nutritional information have contributed to this rise in health awareness and new expectations. Nowadays, food has become more than a source of sustenance or pleasure—there is a growing demand for practices (from recipes to food production) that support personal and planetary well-being. The hospitality industry is set to play...

ABU DHABI, U.A.E.—Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers has announced a partnership with Canon Middle East to implement a Climate Contribution Project focused on compensating for unavoidable emissions related to Canon-based print operations at the hotel. This project reinforces both organizations’ commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices. The initiative will compensate for approximately 5,610 kg of CO2 emissions generated annually by Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers’ 13 Canon printers, which process an estimated 430,530 print volumes. The program enables the luxury hotel to offset the environmental impact of its printer-related ink, paper and electricity consumption through investments in certified...

LAS VEGAS—Las Vegas Sands has contributed $515,000 to The WASH Foundation, bringing the company’s total foundation contributions to its signature global Sands Cares partner to more than $6.1 million since 2014. The WASH Foundation aims to bring safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) to the 4.2 billion people who lack access to these resources. The 2025 Sands Cares investment supports three foundation priorities: contributing hygiene supplies to people facing hardships through the annual Sands Cares Global Hygiene Kit Build, funding innovative water initiatives in Sands’ local regions through the Drop by Drop Project and helping The WASH Foundation expand its hygiene education programs around the world. In...

CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR, CALIF.—A recently published online survey by GlobeScan involving more than 1,000 Americans conducted the last week of March 2025 finds that overwhelmingly, Americans want CEOs to speak out about changes in our climate and DEI (diversity, equality, and inclusion) initiatives. GlobeScan is an international advisory firm that specializes in advising companies about sustainability issues and helps organizations reduce risks due to changes in our climate. The study found that support for CEOs to express their environmental and sustainability concerns “cuts across both political and generational lines, including at least half of Republicans and older generations, not just Democrats or Gen Z.” More...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Trade wars, tariffs, sluggish growth: uncertainty and stagnation are the dominant themes of the 2025 global economy. By contrast, German consumer confidence is proving to be surprisingly robust, at least where travel and relaxation are concerned. Despite the difficult economic climate in Germany, summer holidays remain a priority for its citizens. According to estimates by the German Travel Association (DRV), Germans plan to spend around 85 billion euros on pre-holiday travel services in 2025—a significant 6 percent increase over the previous year. The organized travel market with package and tailormade tours is growing particularly strongly. The industry expects that...

MUI NE, VIETNAM—The Anam Mui Ne, an Indochine-era inspired resort in Vietnam’s popular beach town Mui Ne, has provided three safe and stable houses to families facing hardship in the local area. In a meaningful initiative to support disadvantaged families, the resort, in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Thuan Hoa Commune, has donated the charity homes built in Thuan Hoa Commune, Ham Thuan Bac District, Binh Thuan Province. Established by The Anam Group’s founder and chairman Mr. Pham Van Hien, The Anam Foundation funded the project, valued at 240 million VND, that broke ground in mid-March 2025. The secure houses,...

LAS VEGAS—Caesars Entertainment, the largest casino entertainment company in the United States, released its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility report. The annual PEOPLE PLANET PLAY report highlights the company’s progress on environmental goals, community impact, 35 years of its pioneering Responsible Gaming program and more. PEOPLE PLANET PLAY is the framework underpinning Caesars’ Corporate Social Responsibility strategy. “2024 was an incredible year for us at Caesars Entertainment,” said Kiersten Flint, SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility and Internal Communications at Caesars Entertainment. “In addition to rounding out a multi-year capital cycle where we completed and opened three new destinations, we made robust...

LAS VEGAS—Las Vegas Sands has contributed $300,000 through the Sands Cares global community engagement program to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) in support of its mission to combat the critical issue of youth homelessness in Nevada. Sands’ long-term partnership with NPHY, which began in 2014 and has encompassed $2.9 million in funding for the organization, is one of the company’s top community engagement priorities in its Las Vegas corporate headquarters. The 2025 Sands Cares donation continues support for three core strategies: meeting the immediate needs of youth in crisis with funding for NPHY’s outreach efforts, emergency shelter and housing programs; building lasting solutions to address youth homelessness with a portion of the...

DENVER—Under Canvas, a leader in upscale outdoor hospitality, announces the grand opening of its first camp in Washington State: Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge. The newest camp joins 11 other Under Canvas locations nationwide and is situated on a 120-acre property in Washington’s White Salmon River Valley. What makes this camp uniquely special is its proximity to such a wide range of activities—from prime outdoor recreation to award-winning wineries and active lifestyle pursuits. Located just 15 miles from White Salmon, Wash., and a scenic one-hour drive from Portland along the Columbia River, Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge offers guests a...

SHANGHAI—H World Group Limited, a leading hospitality group, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth powered by innovation, inclusion, and bold environmental action. Recognized as the “Outstanding ESG Practice Cases of 2024” by the China Association for Public Companies, the company continued to enhance its ESG practices and drive sustainable development across the industry. The report outlines the Group’s commitments, strategies, management efforts, and achievements across six key dimensions: corporate governance, service excellence, employee well-being, industry advancement, environmental responsibility, and social contribution. Advancing a Greener Future Through Low-Carbon Innovation H World advanced its green vision through three key pillars: green...