According to a report issued by the World Commission on Environment and Development, sustainable development is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Got a great idea about how to turn green into gold? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
How Hotels Can Choose Better Cold Drink Cups for Breakfast, Grab-and-Go and Poolside Service
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Cold drink cups rarely attract much attention in hotel procurement until a property decides to change them.
Then what looked like a simple sustainability...
Planning Glazed Dome Guest Units for Year-Round Comfort: Glazing, Ventilation & Lifespan
SOFIA, BULGARIA—Panoramic domes have become one of the most photographed guest units in hospitality. A room whose walls and roof are almost entirely glazed...
What Does the Next Generation of Hotel Sustainability Look Like?
NATIONAL REPORT—Hotel sustainability is entering a new phase. For years, the industry’s focus was largely on visible initiatives: recycling bins, towel-reuse programs, LED lighting,...
Relais & Châteaux Launches MyImpact, a Global Platform Empowering Local Sustainability Action Across 65 countries
PARIS, FRANCE—Relais & Châteaux, the global association of 580 independent hotels and restaurants, has launched MyImpact, a digital platform designed to help its members...
Cascades’ GHG Reduction Targets Approved by SBTi
KINGSEY FALLS, QUEBEC—Cascades Inc. announced that its new greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets for 2035 have been approved by the Science Based Targets...
Doing Well by Doing Good: Why Sustainability Pays Off
NATIONAL REPORT—Sustainable hospitality, at its core, means every decision is filtered through three lenses: how it affects the local ecosystem, the surrounding community, and...
SportsArt Highlights Manufacturing Practices for Sustainability Month
SEATTLE—In recognition of Sustainability Month, SportsArt is highlighting the environmental practices behind its fitness equipment, demonstrating how sustainability can begin on the manufacturing floor...
Tsowa Safari Island – Where Wilderness and Sustainability Meet on the Mighty Zambezi
ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK, ZIMBABWE—Tucked away on a private island in the heart of the Zambezi River, Tsowa Safari Island, part of the Isibindi Africa...
Announcing the New 2027 Edition of The SRA’s Food Made Good Standard
LONDON—The Sustainable Restaurant Association (The SRA) is delighted to announce the launch of a new edition of the Food Made Good Standard, its flagship...
Universal’s Newest Theme Park Integrates Floating Solar
ORLANDO, FLA.—D3Energy, a U.S. floating solar developer and EPC contractor, announced the successful deployment of its floating photovoltaic system at Universal Epic Universe.
The 1.4...
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...
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ADA Cosmetics Publishes Sustainability Report
KEHL, GERMANY—ADA Cosmetics has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, providing a transparent account of the company’s progress across its environmental, social, and governance priorities—including...
National Geographic: Cousteau Resort Tops List of 20 Best New Hotels
National Geographic just published its list of the 20 Best New Hotels in the World. A big tip of the hat to the Jean-Michel...
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...
Cascades lithoURB: Reinventing Consumer Packaging
KINGSEY FALLS, QUEBEC—Cascades Inc. is launching Cascades lithoURB, a 100 percent recycled and recyclable paper developed to meet market demand for high-end lithographic printing...
A Hilton Chat with GLN About Its New Home2 Suites by Hilton Clean Energy Prototype
In case you missed it, this past week’s big news came out of Hilton’s headquarters with the unveiling of the company’s new Home2 Suites...
Responsible Forestry Should Concern Us All
Hotels want their guests to feel comfortable; that’s what makes guests return. A good breakfast, for example, is one way to ensure guest satisfaction....
Hilton Offers New Home2 Suites by Hilton Clean Energy Prototype
NEW YORK—Hilton today announced the availability of the new Home2 Suites by Hilton Clean Energy Prototype, an optional, turnkey offering for U.S. hotel owners...
