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Food Waste Management in Restaurants: The Hidden Cost Your Team Can Eliminate
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Tucked into a beautiful pocket of Switzerland, in the area around Lake Geneva known as the Swiss Riviera, is a restaurant serving just...
Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve, Launches First-Ever Dedicated Wellbeing Program
RATON, N.M.—Vermejo, a Ted Turner Reserve, announced the launch of “Wild Wellbeing,” a new collection of experiences guided by the elements, rooted in the...
Smarter Flush Saves Money, Reduces Water Waste with Dual Flush Conversion Kits
ROCHESTER HILLS, MICH.—Toilet water leaks escalate water, sewer and maintenance costs and can impact guest satisfaction—especially when multiplied by the number of toilets installed...
Experiential Hospitality Group Announces Launch
MEMPHIS, TENN.—Experiential Hospitality Group (EHG) announced its launch ahead of the first opening in a connected group of environments and journeys spanning remote landscapes...
Radisson Hotel Group Accelerates Ambition for 100 Verified Net Zero Hotels by 2030 with Four New Hotels in Stockholm & Copenhagen
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—Radisson Hotel Group has added four Radisson Blu properties in Stockholm and Copenhagen to its Verified Net Zero portfolio, bringing the total to...
How Cape Vulture Lodge Sets the Standard for True Eco‑lodge Practice
HOEDSPRUIT, LIMPOPO, SOUTH AFRICA—In the early stages of its development—spanning roughly two decades—the concept of the eco-lodge gradually took shape, both in theory and...
Discovery Cove Renews Long-Standing Certification from American Humane Society for Animal Care, Welfare & Wellbeing
WASHINGTON, D.C.—American Humane Society, the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare practices, announced that Discovery Cove,...
AHLA Foundation Awards More Than $800,000 in Academic Scholarships
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) dedicated to supporting a strong hotel industry workforce, announced more...
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel & Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum Announce Joint Opening
NASHVILLE—Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel—created in partnership with Dolly Parton and Herschend—and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, created by Dolly Parton Productions, debuted this week in...
Five Reasons Why Adding Digital Tipping to the 2027 Budget Can Boost Employee Retention & Guest Satisfaction
EL SEGUNDO, CALIF.—For years, hoteliers have treated digital tipping primarily to accommodate guests carrying less cash. Now, as hoteliers build their 2027 budgets, GratifID...
Treehouse Hotel Manchester is Branching Out
MANCHESTER, U.K.—Treehouse Hotel Manchester is climbing higher. Following a headline-making debut in March 2025, the groundbreaking hotel from the one-of-a-kind hospitality brand created by Barry...
The Kitchen as Climate Lever: How Hotel Chefs Are Driving Sustainability
NATIONAL REPORT—Sustainability in hospitality used to mean towel cards and low-flow showerheads. Increasingly, it means what’s happening in the kitchen. Food and beverage operations...
As Europe Gets Hotter, Travel Patterns May Shift, Hoteliers Say
The record-breaking summer heatwaves sweeping Europe left few visible marks on hotel performance, but hoteliers across the continent say hospitality’s real reckoning with rising...
Soul Community Planet Launches Public Investment Campaign to Expand Its Holistic Hospitality Reach
LAGUNA BEACH, CALIF.—Soul Community Planet, Inc. (SCP), the Holistic Hospitalty company, announced the launch of a Regulation CF investment offering. SCP brands and transforms...
What To Check Before a Hotel Energy Retrofit
NATIONAL REPORT—Energy upgrades can move your property closer to its sustainability goals, but the best results require planning. If you rush into changes without...
Stop Designing Wellness Features. Start Designing for Wellness.
NATIONAL REPORT—Wellness in hospitality has a perception problem. For too long, wellness has been reduced to a list of amenities: the spa menu, the...
Largest Verdict in U.S.A.—$164 Million—in Child Sex Trafficking Case Against Super 8 Hotel Operator
ATLANTA—A federal jury has returned a $164 million verdict in favor of a survivor of child sex trafficking in a case against the operator of a...
ASHRAE Highlights Building Resources as Communities Face Water & Air Quality Challenges
ATLANTA—ASHRAE is highlighting its technical resources to support building professionals in addressing global environmental and public health challenges, including wildfire smoke, extreme heat and...
The Invisible Engine: Why Hotel Housekeeping Is the Hardest Job in the Hotel
NATIONAL REPORT—Every great hotel experience rests on the shoulders of a department that most owners barely think about until something goes wrong.
Walk into any...
Dominica’s Secret Bay Unveils New Cliffside Villas & Plans for Two New Spas
PORTSMOUTH, DOMINICA—Secret Bay Resort & Residences, the Two Michelin Key, all-villa Relais & Châteaux property located on Dominica, the Nature Island of the Caribbean,...
