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Suppliers Tout Upside to Toilet Paper Made from Bamboo, Sugar Cane
NATIONAL REPORT—Choosing the right brand of toilet paper may not top your list when it comes to greening up your supply chain but maybe it should. Just ask suppliers of toilet paper made from bamboo or sugar cane. They say that by switching to their alternatives to traditional toilet paper, you can say no to cutting down trees, no to harmful chemicals and bleaches, and no to plastic.
According to HeyBambu, a supplier of toilet paper made from bamboo, “Traditional toilet paper is made using hardwood and softwood trees that are cut down, stripped off their bark, and pulverized into...
St. Regis Red Sea Resort Opens in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA—St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The captivating new address is the first private island to open in The Red Sea, one of the Kingdom’s luxury regenerative tourism destinations on the west coast of the country. Situated on the pristine Ummahat Island in the Al Wajh Lagoon, the resort is a destination-defining oasis with its avant-garde architecture, sustainable design details and bespoke service.
“One of the world’s unexplored treasures, The Red Sea in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to become a coveted leisure destination,” said...
Sustainable & Accessible Tourism the Cornerstone of FITUR 2024
MADRID—FITUR 2024 is presented as the world’s leading trade fair, not only in the field of tourism, but also in the commitment to sustainability and environmental, social and corporate governance responsibility in the industry.
All the sections at FITUR have the topic of sustainability as a guiding theme, the first edition of FITUR 4all being a noteworthy addition, in order to highlight the importance of advancing towards accessible and inclusive tourism. In favor of equality, a special mention also to the work of FITUR Woman, which highlights female talent in tourism and promotes equal opportunities, as well as FITUR LGBT+. FITUR Screen, FITUR Sports and FITUR Lingua, for their part, stand...
Hard Rock International & Seminole Gaming Expand Innovative Programs in Fight Against Human Trafficking
HOLLYWOOD, FLA.—Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming announced their ongoing commitment to the fight against human trafficking with new support tools for victims and those at risk, a youth education program, new trainings to help Team Members combat and prevent human trafficking, and work with new community partners to create a greater impact.
“We are deeply committed to the work our community partners provide for those at risk, victims and survivors of human trafficking in the United States and around the world, as we work together to combat human trafficking,” said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming.
Over the...
Sands Cares Accelerator Members Make Significant Progress in 2023
LAS VEGAS—Through the third quarter of 2023, Sands Cares Accelerator members had made significant progress toward the goals they defined for their tenure in the exclusive membership program.
Inspired by Sands’ founder Sheldon G. Adelson and his legacy of creating successful businesses and giving back to communities through meaningful philanthropic involvement, the Sands Cares Accelerator empowers nonprofits to build their capacity in a strategic area or develop a new initiative to make greater impact in the community. Each Sands Cares Accelerator member has defined a three-year goal for the program, and they made solid progress through the first three quarters...
IHG, ACTUR Partner to Develop Six Senses Xala on Mexico’s Pacific Coast
BANGKOK—Six Senses, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has signed a hotel management agreement with Activos Turisticos de Mexico (ACTUR) for the development of Six Senses Xala, which is scheduled to open in 2026.
Flanked by five miles of curving white-sand beach, the 3,000-acre terrain, located in the Costalegre or “Cheerful Coast” region of Jalisco, will offer both a sanctuary and a vibrant community among fragrant mango fields, coconut palms, pristine ocean, and the serene estuary waters of the Xola-Paramán.
Secluded within this verdant landscape, yet just 10 minutes from the new Chalacatepec International Airport, Six...
Travel + Leisure Co. Earns Top Score in Corporate Equality Index
ORLANDO, FLA.—Travel + Leisure Co., a leading membership and leisure travel company, announced it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023 to 2024 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Travel + Leisure Co. joins the ranks of 545 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.
The results of the 2023-2024 CEI showcase how U.S.-based companies are promoting LGBTQ+ friendly workplace policies in the U.S. and abroad. These critical non-discrimination protections cover 21 million employees in the U.S. and around...
Host Hotels & Resorts Builds on Strong History of Environmental Efficiency
BETHESDA, MD.—For many years Host Hotels & Resorts has been recognized for its ongoing sustainability leadership, and justifiably so. It was the first hospitality company and one of the first 20 companies globally to have its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
“ is very important,” says Michael Chang, Vice President of Energy and Sustainability for Host Hotels & Resorts. “It is prioritized by the investor community. It signals that your goals are credible.”
Of its portfolio of 77 hotels, 11 are LEED certified. “Our sustainable financing strategies enable our responsible investment in LEED-certified...
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Commits to be Regional Leader in Renewable Energy
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.—The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) announced its commitment to becoming a regional leader in renewable energy. The District is actively collaborating with its partners at Reedy Creek Energy Services on exploring alternative renewable sources. This initiative aims to protect the environment while simultaneously reducing energy costs for taxpayers.
District Administrator Glenton “Glen” Gilzean, Jr. stated, “The significance of renewable energy cannot be overstated in providing a safe and seamless experience for the 68,000,000 visitors and nearly 100,000 workers within the District boundaries. As District Administrator, I am dedicated to ensuring that the Central Florida Tourism...
Beyond Green Launches First Global Impact Report
NEW YORK—Beyond Green, a global portfolio of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels, has announced the launch of its first-ever Global Impact Report underscoring the brand’s commitment to sustainability and the effect of its member portfolio’s worldwide ESG initiatives. The report, available online at www.staybeyondgreen.com/GIR, utilizes data resulting from a Beyond Green member sustainability survey to demonstrate the power of sustainable tourism in safeguarding the planet’s natural environment, celebrating cultural heritage, and enhancing the lives of local communities—representing the future of travel.
Established by Preferred Travel Group in April 2021, Beyond Green unites sustainability leaders worldwide to transform the travel industry with each member property vetted...