The annual HD Expo + Conference will be held this coming week from May 6 to 8 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Hundreds of exhibitors will be on hand, 86 of which have indicated their products will have a sustainability focus (Air Purification Systems, Building Materials, Energy Efficiency, Green Products, Recycled Materials, Water Conservation). The educational sessions will include: Trends in Wellness: Where We Are Today, May 6, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. New Life: Case Studies in Renovation + Adaptive Reuse, May 6, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Rethinking the Norm: Socially Sustainable Hotels, May 6, 4 p.m....

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—According to JLL, Asia-Pacific (APAC) investors often underestimate sustainability’s significance during hotel transactions despite mounting evidence of its business benefits in risk mitigation and opportunity creation. This oversight prompts questions about the crucial factors that direct capital allocation towards sustainable real estate and the potential impact on property valuations. Climate change is increasingly emerging as a key downside risk to the hospitality sector and asset values worldwide. Physical climate risks, such as the rising frequency of extreme weather events, directly impact profitability and cash flow stability through business interruptions and higher repair costs. On the decarbonization front, governments worldwide are...

CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR, CALIF.—Five states generating nearly one-third of U.S. economic output are implementing laws requiring detailed greenhouse gas emissions reporting, marking a significant advancement in corporate environmental transparency. California, New York, Illinois, New Jersey, and Colorado—collectively representing $6.6 trillion in GDP—have established timelines for implementation: California: Mandates take effect January 2026. New York: Regulations will be phased in from December 2026 through January 2028. Illinois: Reporting requirements phased in by 2028. New Jersey: Companies with over $1 billion in revenue to begin reporting emissions within four years. Colorado: Reporting to be phased in by 2029. “This coordinated push represents a...

SINGAPORE—Banyan Group, a leader in sustainable hospitality, unveils its 2024 Sustainability Report—One Banyan, One Sustainable Future. The 19th edition reports on the Group’s advancements in driving action and impact across key environmental, social, and economic dimensions, reaffirming sustainability as a core foundation of its business. Guided by its founding mission of “Embracing the Environment, Empowering People” and the belief that travel can be a force for good, the Group’s key progress in 2024 includes: Accelerating decarbonization and energy transition: In line with its ongoing commitment to addressing the business’ environmental impact, Banyan Group continued to invest in energy-efficient infrastructure and on-site renewable energy. Upgrades in lighting...

CABO ROJO, PUERTO RICO—Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital announced that Audubon International—the environmentally focused nonprofit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play—has approved Esencia to pursue its highest accolade in environmental stewardship: the Signature Platinum Certification. Set on 2,000 acres of tropical natural beauty on Puerto Rico’s southwestern coast, Esencia is a new cosmopolitan coastal community that seamlessly integrates hotels, branded residences, and amenities across a sensitively designed master plan at Boquerón Bay in Cabo Rojo. In a rare endeavor, the developers are pursuing certification for the entire development,...

BELLEVUE, WASH.—Staypineapple, the national boutique hotel brand, has continued to build on its sustainability achievements over the past year. The company is expanding green practices across all properties and at the corporate level. With these efforts, it is positioning itself as a forward-thinking leader in the hospitality space. “At Staypineapple, we are proud of the significant progress we’ve made in fostering a more sustainable environment for our guests, team members and the communities we serve,” said Dina Belon, President of Staypineapple. “In 2024, we set clear goals to reduce our carbon footprint, and I’m excited to say we’ve made solid...

AMSTERDAM—Booking.com released the 10th edition of its annual research exploring consumer attitudes and intentions with regards to the social and ecological impact of travel. With insights from 32,000 travelers in 34 countries, and amid growing discussion of the impact of tourism on destinations, the research concludes that, for the first time, more than half of travelers (53 percent) are now conscious of travel’s impact on communities as well as the environment, and that two thirds (69 percent) now want to leave places better than when they arrived. Booking.com’s new research takes a community-centric lens. Asking respondents not just how they...

WARSAW—Diversey, a Solenis company, announces Diego Roggero, General Manager of Portrait Milano, as the recipient of the 2025 Sustainability Award, presented in collaboration with the European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA). Roggero’s visionary leadership has redefined what sustainability can look like in the luxury sector. At the heart of Milan, in a restored 16th-century seminary, Portrait Milano has become a model for circular hospitality. Examples of their great work include: Reviving Ancient Ingenuity: Rainwater Reuse Cuts Irrigation Water Use by 70 percent—Drawing inspiration from the building’s history as a self-sufficient seminary, the hotel brought a centuries-old cistern back to life. Now holding up to...

SINGAPORE—While Earth Day reminds us to celebrate our planet, working towards sustainability is a year-round commitment. Across the globe, meet five hotels that make environmental stewardship their daily mission. Set in historic cities to lush tropical landscapes, these properties prove that fun and sustainability can go hand in hand, offering unforgettable experiences while trying to protect the destinations they call home. Centara Reserve Samui, Thailand Set amidst lush gardens along the tranquil coastline of Chaweng Beach, Centara Reserve Samui harmonizes luxury with sustainability initiatives. As a flagship property of Thailand’s leading Centara Hotels & Resorts, the resort is committed to trying to protect Samui’s delicate ecosystem, with...

MIAMI—Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, a leader in sustainable tourism, invited eco-conscious travelers to celebrate Earth Day by embracing its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. The all-inclusive hotel group is proud to highlight its most recent recognition: Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo in the Dominican Republic was awarded the Sustainable Tourism Business Award by the Samaná Tourism Cluster. This prestigious award celebrates the hotel’s ongoing efforts in resource management, waste reduction, and its dedication to environmental protection—marking the second time a Bahia Principe property has been honored with this recognition. Bahia Principe’s commitment to sustainability is driven by the “We Are Ecocentric”...