LAS VEGAS—Las Vegas Sands has contributed $100,000 through the Sands Cares global community engagement program to Dress for Success (DFS) Southern Nevada for its professional styling, job readiness, career coaching and financial literacy programs, which empower disadvantaged women to pursue economic independence through a variety of job search and skills development resources. The 2025 Sands Cares donation continues capacity-building support for DFS Southern Nevada’s transformative offerings, enabling the organization to aid clients through its Styling for Success personalized suiting and styling service; job readiness, career coaching and mentorship resources; and financial and digital literacy programs. For its ongoing support of DFS Southern Nevada, Sands was honored...

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.—andCo Hospitality, the Certified B Corporation shaking up responsible travel, announces the official launch of The Fold, its newest and flagship brand. Crafted for travelers who crave style, comfort and a genuine sense of place without compromising on sustainability, The Fold delivers a fresh, locally infused hospitality experience at three vibrant destinations across the United States. Blending upcycled design, energy-efficient amenities and community-driven experiences, The Fold properties are less “cookie-cutter hotel” and more “your new favorite hangout.” This launch is a major milestone in andCo Hospitality’s evolution, following its April 1 reveal of a new multi-brand lineup...

NATIONAL REPORT—Wellness is no longer just a trend—it’s a movement reshaping industries and the hospitality sector is no exception. In an era where sustainable self-care and mental health take center stage, global hospitality leader Accor is at the forefront, revolutionizing what it means to truly care for guests. This is not about spa retreats; it’s a paradigm shift that integrates well-being into every element of the guest experience. “We’ve always been about supporting the well-being of our guests—it’s historically what we do. Extending that in a modern context through nutrition, spas, movement, fitness, mindfulness, and sleep is a natural progression,”...

NATIONAL REPORT—Earth Day has been celebrated in America since 1970 and serves as an opportunity to support environmental protection nationwide. Last month’s Earth Day was used to highlight how fiberglass and mineral wool insulations protect the American environment. Here are 10 reasons that fiberglass and mineral wool insulations matter: Insulation reduces building energy use and, therefore, carbon emissions. Buildings are responsible for 40 percent of total energy use in the United States, including 75 percent of all electricity use and 35 percent of the nation’s carbon emissions. Installing air sealing and insulation is the first and best step toward decarbonizing the U.S. building sector....

LAS VEGAS—Las Vegas Sands has contributed $100,000 through the Sands Cares global community engagement program to 100 Black Men Las Vegas in support of the organization’s youth mentorship, scholarship and community service offerings. The 2025 donation will enable 100 Black Men Las Vegas to offer new programs including a science, technology, engineering and math initiative; the Pathways to Public Service program, which focuses on developing a pipeline of law enforcement and first responder professionals; and Realtist Academy, which prepares participants to become licensed real estate agents or mortgage brokers. In addition, Sands Cares funding will help 100 Black Men Las Vegas pursue efforts to...

SEATTLE—1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announces the opening of 1 Hotel Seattle, a new sanctuary of sustainability and sophisticated design in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Set in the South Lake Union neighborhood—home to some of Seattle’s most innovative tech companies—this nature-inspired retreat combines sustainable luxury, hyper-local culinary experiences, and the rugged elegance of the region’s landscapes. “Seattle is a city where nature and innovation coexist beautifully—and that’s exactly what we aimed to capture with this property,” says Barry Sternlicht, Founder of 1 Hotels and Chairman of Starwood Hotels. “This city...

JACKSON, WYO.—Visitors and staff at Grand Teton National Park now have more ways to recycle—and an easy way to reduce litter, thanks to a collaboration between nonprofit Keep America Beautiful, sustainability solutions innovator TerraCycle, and hospitality provider Grand Teton Lodge Company. With a grant from the National Park Foundation, the group is introducing new recycling infrastructure at the park to make waste disposal simpler, smarter, and more accessible. The centerpiece is a newly installed 20-foot recycling station at the busy Colter Bay Campground, which welcomes up to 4,000 overnight guests a night during peak season. This bear-resistant structure features 12 clearly...

NEW YORK—Leading luxury hospitality brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is continuing its global partnership with Make-A-Wish, collaborating to host the first-ever Bake-A-Wish challenge. The event brought together young Make-A-Wish alumni, former wish recipients with a passion for food and cooking, with three of Fairmont’s top chefs for a friendly culinary showdown at Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. The bake-off, hosted by content creator and on-camera personality, Melanie Sutrathada, challenged both Make-A-Wish alumni—Roux (18), Theo (9), and Jacqueline (16)—and Fairmont chefs—Chef Nancy Guerrero from Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, Chef Isabel Chung from Fairmont Empress in Victoria, and Chef Eraj Jayawickreme from Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle—to create the world’s most “wish worthy” dessert. Each “wish alum” was paired with a chef...

PARIS—Ahead of World Ocean Day (June 8), Novotel marks the first anniversary of its transformative three-year partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), reaffirming its commitment to protecting the wellbeing and longevity of the ocean with the launch of two new food policies: Novotel’s Sustainable Seafood Principles in partnership with WWF France and the launch of a pioneering global Plant-Forward food ambition across 600 hotels. “At Novotel, we are taking decisive action to protect our oceans, and the partnership with WWF is a driving force of this commitment,” said Jean-Yves Minet, Novotel Global Brand President. “Through their guidance and expertise, we can drive change at...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—The 2025 edition of the European Hotel Investor Compass survey by Cushman & Wakefield indicates a robust interest of investors in the European hotel sector, with Southern Europe being the most favored investment destination. A Cushman & Wakefield survey conducted among investors who have collectively invested over €16 billion in hotel assets since 2019 pinpoints the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, and France as Europe’s most attractive hotel investment locations. In particular, Madrid, Barcelona, and Rome are the top investment hotspots. Moreover, the survey displays strong investor confidence, with 70 percent of respondents intending to be net buyers in 2025. This surge...