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: 
Banyan Tree Samui Weaves Sustainable New Partnership with Local Artisans
KOH SAMUI, THAILAND—Banyan Tree Samui, one of Thailand’s leading beachfront resorts, has announced a partnership with T.A.I Studio, bringing a collection of handwoven bags...
When Hotel Outdoor Lighting Creates More Waste
NATIONAL REPORT—For hotels pursuing sustainability improvements, outdoor lighting deserves attention beyond the efficiency ratings of individual fixtures. Exterior systems may operate for hours when...
BAC Releases Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress
BALTIMORE, MD.—BAC, a global leader in cooling solutions, released its third Sustainability Report, covering priorities and performance across the company’s fiscal years 2024 and...
Room & Board for Business Celebrates 20 Years
MINNEAPOLIS—Room & Board for Business, the commercial division of Room & Board, an American modern furniture and home decor retailer, is celebrating 20 years...
Revisiting the Supplier That Makes, Launders & Dries Its Mattresses
It was about three years ago that I wrote about Zurich, Switzerland-based SWISSFEEL and its revolutionary mattress life extension program. Today, the company’s mattresses...
How Eliminating Plastic Can Earn Your Hotel Recognition from Surfrider Foundation
An exhibitor at The Hospitality Show in Miami Beach that caught my attention this past week was the Surfrider Foundation. In case you are...
The Drake Oak Brook’s Gardens Receive Four Environmental Stewardship Recognitions
OAK BROOK, ILL.—The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection announced that its 20-acre grounds have earned four marquee environmental stewardship recognitions, making it the only...
New Genetic Data Puts Mashpi Lodge, Cloud Forest Among Americas’ Top Biodiversity Hotspots
QUITO, ECUADOR—Deep in the cloud forest of Ecuador’s Andean Chocó, where mist settles over the canopy each morning, a fine mesh trap strung between two trees...
Grupo Sunset World Strengthens Its Commitment to Sustainability
CANCÚN, MEXICO—Sunset World Group has formally launched a partnership with ECOCE, a nonprofit civil association dedicated to promoting proper waste management and fostering a...
Visit Boulder Named First Leave No Trace Gold Standard Destination
BOULDER, COLO.—Visit Boulder has become the first destination management organization (DMO) to earn the prestigious Leave No Trace Gold Standard designation, establishing Boulder, Colo.,...
Wilsonart Marks 70 Years with Continued Focus on Sustainability
TEMPLE, TEXAS—Wilsonart is marking its 70th anniversary with a look at how its products and manufacturing operations are evolving alongside ways the brand can...
Construction Specialties Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability
LEBANON, N.J.—Construction Specialties (CS), a leading manufacturer of architectural building products, has released its inaugural Pursuit of Better—Impact
Report 2025. The report is one component...
Fewer Food Ingredients, Fewer Climate Risks
When the food industry talks about climate resilience, the conversation usually begins in the field: drought, heat, water scarcity and crop yields. And rightly...
Hemingways Collection Scales Sustainable Tourism & Heritage Renovation at River Camp Mara
NAIROBI, KENYA—Hemingways Collection has completed a comprehensive, heritage-focused interior refresh of River Camp Mara in the Mara North Conservancy, anchoring a renewed commitment to...
Radisson Hotel Group Introduces Africa’s First Verified Net Zero Hotel
HOEDSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA—Radisson Hotel Group announced that Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit has become Africa’s first Verified Net Zero hotel, marking a significant milestone in...
Highlights from the Recently Released Four Seasons for Good 2025 Progress Report
Four Seasons has made significant progress in removing plastic water bottles from its global portfolio. To date, 97 percent of Four Seasons hotels and...
The Future of Tourism in the Americas: From Growth to Greater Value
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—How can tourism remain economically successful without putting the natural and cultural foundations of destinations at risk? For Mayte Redondo Castuera, answering this...
New Gies Business Research Says Going Green Pays Off—If You Do It Right
CHAMPAIGN, ILL.—Measurement and disclosure may be the least exciting parts of a carbon management strategy, but they may also be the most important. A...
Safari Comes Naturally at Reopened andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge
KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA—Following a complete reimagining, andBeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge reopened in July 2026 as a new expression of one of Phinda’s most intimate...
Bentley Named CARE Recycler of the Year
LOS ANGELES—Carpet reclamation is only a small part of the sustainability challenge for the flooring industry. The real innovation begins when manufacturers figure out...
