CAM RANH, VIETNAM—In a nod to Vietnam’s rich coffee heritage, Alma Resort Cam Ranh’s barista cycles up to guests’ pavilions and handcrafts their brew before them. As part of the next-level room service, guests choose from four signature coffees: bold and robust iced black coffee; smooth iced white coffee with condensed milk; sweet and creamy Vietnamese-style classic bạc xỉu; and salted coffee with a unique savory-sweet blend. The service, called “The Essence of Vietnamese Coffee, Brought to Your Door”, is available to guests staying at the resort’s oversized one-, two- and three- bedroom suite pavilions. The barista cycles up the pavilion with...

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA—The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) awarded all nineteen Sandals Resorts its prestigious Healthier Safer Tourism (HST) travelers’ health assurance award for implementing proactive health measures in tourism; as well as Sandals Resorts International (SRI) overall as a Healthier Safer Tourism Destination. This landmark, first of its kind achievement, solidifies SRI’s leadership and partnership with CARPHA for healthier, safer tourism, to protect the health and well-being of both visitor and local populations in the Caribbean. The HST plaques were presented by Dr. Lisa Indar, Executive Director of CARPHA, on July 9 at Sandals Montego Bay at “Celebrating Excellence...

PHILADELPHIA—Zephyr Cove Resort, operated by Aramark Destinations, announced a pair of major environmental achievements and the success of its July Fourth cleanup efforts—underscoring the resort’s leadership in protecting Lake Tahoe’s shoreline. Through award-winning environmental practices and impactful waste reduction initiatives, the resort continues to set the standard for clean beaches and responsible recreation. “At Aramark, we believe that environmental responsibility is fundamental to delivering exceptional guest experiences, and we’re proud to support places that inspire people to connect with the outdoors in meaningful ways,” said Sasha Day, President & CEO of Aramark Destinations. “Zephyr Cove Resort’s recent designations and holiday cleanup...

NATIONAL REPORT—There are many ways to reduce food waste to landfill. Proper portioning, smart ordering, partnering with local farmers, and food donation programs come to mind. One easy way to break down and eliminate food waste on-site is by using a biodigester. This machine, available in various sizes, biologically digests organic material. Microbes, enzymes and other bacteria break down the waste. Most food, including fat, greases, and even animal manure, can be processed in a biodigester. Byproducts include carbon dioxide and water, which can simply be discharged into a municipal sewer system, or a soil amendment which can be used...

EMERYVILLE, CALIF.—SCS Standards and Assurance Systems announces the publication of version 2.0 of the SCS-108 Certification Standard for Carbon Neutral Entities, Buildings, Products, and Services. Initially developed in 2022, the Standard establishes certification requirements for entities, buildings, products, and services to achieve carbon neutral status. “The SCS Carbon Neutral Standard and certification allows companies to credibly demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability,” says Victoria Norman, Executive Director, SCS Standards and Assurance Systems. “Certification to SCS-108 presents robust transparency and explicit guidance for communication of Carbon Neutral claims for companies and products.” The Standard’s revision process was facilitated by SCS Standards and Assurance...

ASHEVILLE, N.C.—As the hospitality industry seeks to become more environmentally sustainable, a critical part of hotel and resort operations is coming into play outside the lobby doors—vehicles. From passenger shuttles to maintenance and groundskeeping trucks, these businesses depend on reliably powered fleet vehicles to transport guests from point A to point B and to keep operations running smoothly in the background. At the famous Biltmore Estate near Asheville, N.C., this effort is well underway. The 8,000-acre estate hosts over a million visitors annually and is famous for its breathtaking mansion and stunning landscape, in addition to a variety of lodging...

CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR, CALIF.—Leading sustainability advocate Steve Ashkin reports that a vast majority of Fortune 500 companies are actively publishing comprehensive sustainability reports, even as some U.S. states express reservations about the process. “What we see happening is that other states, along with other countries, are moving forward on stronger sustainability requirements, which require sustainability reports to measure and verify.” So, we are all on the same page, a sustainability report can be defined as follows: A disclosure of an organization’s non-financial performance, shared with stakeholders, investors, governments, regulatory agencies, employees, customers, and the public. It helps evaluate an organization’s sustainability practices and encourages more responsible, ethical business...

BEND, ORE.—A new chapter begins for one of Bend’s most storied buildings as the restored Westman boutique hotel opens reservations ahead of its highly anticipated fall debut. Located in the heart of downtown Bend, The Westman breathes new life into the city’s former and once vibrant United States Post Office with 23 uniquely designed guestrooms and elevated, community-driven common space areas. Named after Minnie Westman, a trailblazing mail carrier west of the Mississippi River, the consciously refined, independently Oregonian-owned and operated hotel pays tribute to her enduring legacy of grit and independence. Hailed in a New York Times article as someone who “carries the mail...

CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR, CALIF.—Leading sustainability advocate Steve Ashkin reports that a vast majority of Fortune 500 companies are actively publishing comprehensive sustainability reports, even as some U.S. states express reservations about the process. “What we see happening is that other states, along with other countries, are moving forward on stronger sustainability requirements, which require sustainability reports to measure and verify.” So, we are all on the same page, a sustainability report can be defined as follows: A disclosure of an organization’s non-financial performance, shared with stakeholders, investors, governments, regulatory agencies, employees, customers, and the public. It helps evaluate an organization’s sustainability practices and encourages more responsible, ethical business...

NATIONAL REPORT—For decades now, global warming has led to reduced snow coverage, especially at low and medium altitudes, threatening the main activity of ski resorts. Vail Resorts, with popular ski areas in North America, faced an 8 percent decline in visits during the 2023 to 2024 ski season due to an annual 28 percent decline in snowfall (Rachel Yalof, 2025). Nowadays, resorts are massively dependent on alpine skiing and winter tourism revenues. Therefore, shorter seasons and expensive artificial snow, are making the economic model unsustainable. In Europe, 75 percent of glaciers in the French Alps could disappear by 2050 (Stanislas...