LAS VEGAS—Las Vegas Sands was again recognized on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), with placement on both DJSI World and DJSI North America for the fifth consecutive year. Sands China Ltd., the company’s Asian subsidiary, was named to DJSI World and DJSI Asia Pacific for the third consecutive year. Sands and Sands China are the only two companies out of 18 invited to participate in the Casino and Gaming category listed on DJSI World this year. Sands is the only company in the Casino and Gaming category listed on DJSI North America, and Sands China is one of only two companies in the Casino and...

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS—The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the appointment of Trinidad and Tobago national Narendra Ramgulam as its new Sustainable Tourism Consultant. Ramgulam brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the position, focusing on advancing sustainable practices across the Caribbean region. As a leading regional tourism development agency, CTO is committed to promoting sustainable tourism that benefits the Caribbean people economically and socially. Ramgulam’s appointment aligns with the CTO’s mission to create a more sustainable and resilient tourism sector in the Caribbean. His expertise in sustainable tourism, coupled with his passion for the region, will be instrumental in driving...

LOS CABOS, MEXICO—With the season of giving upon us and as part of an ongoing commitment to responsible tourism, Los Cabos announced its partnership with Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back community impact program. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, as Los Cabos becomes the first destination partner in Mexico and Latin America to join the initiative, empowering travelers to support community wellbeing, environmental initiatives, and animal causes in Los Cabos through travel choices that benefit the local economy. Kind Traveler is an internationally awarded, responsible travel platform that empowers travelers to create positive change in local communities by supporting environmental and social initiatives through their stay with participating lodging...

NEW YORK—Continuing its steadfast commitment to sustainability and innovation, leading performance textile and faux leather manufacturer Nassimi announces the release of its second annual sustainability report. As a recognized thought leader in environmental stewardship, Nassimi has spent over two decades embedding sustainability into every aspect of its products, processes, and partnerships. This year’s report outlines notable accomplishments, including significant strides in phasing out PFAS, and advancing Science-Based Targets (SBTs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while taking measurable steps towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050.  Reflecting on Nassimi’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, social impact, and responsible governance, the report emphasizes the company’s...

RICHMOND, VA.—Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. published its annual Corporate Responsibility Report, which details the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, strategy and initiatives and features its commitment to environmental sustainability, corporate employees, hotel associates and guests, communities, and other stakeholders. Justin Knight, Chief Executive Officer of Apple Hospitality, commented, “Our hotels span a vast array of urban, high-end suburban and developing markets that offer guests a wide variety of reasons to travel. Whether our guests travel for business, leisure or small group gatherings, we are dedicated to providing outstanding accommodations while remaining mindful of our environmental footprint and ensuring...

NATIONAL REPORT—ADA Cosmetics has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Medal, which honors consistent efforts in sustainability and social responsibility. As a manufacturer of high-quality hotel cosmetics and 100 percent hygienic dispenser systems, ADA Cosmetics ranks among the top five percent of companies worldwide assessed for sustainability performance by EcoVadis last year. The EcoVadis sustainability rating evaluates various criteria, including the development of company-wide labor and human rights policies, as well as the transparent documentation of environmental issues. ADA Cosmetics scored an impressive 78 out of 100 points, upgrading last year’s EcoVadis Silver Medal to this coveted Gold status. Sustainability Achievements...

NATIONAL REPORT—The GBTA Foundation, the Global Business Travel Association’s charitable branch, released its Sustainability Acceleration Challenge findings. This benchmarking initiative, the first of its kind in the industry, assesses the current state of business travel programs and the measures taken by organizations towards their decarbonization. The findings indicate that significant work lies ahead for organizations to expedite the integration of sustainable practices to effectively reduce their business travel emissions, aligning with corporate Net Zero targets by 2050. In collaboration with Accenture, the GBTA developed the Sustainability Acceleration Global Benchmark. The benchmark grades the current state of climate action on a...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—The recently unveiled white paper “Decarbonizing Hotel Food Systems” provides a roadmap for the global hospitality industry to cut food-related emissions by 30 percent by 2030, potentially reducing up to 70 million tons of CO2 annually. The paper was produced by the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, the Sustainable Markets Initiative, and Systemiq. It underscores that hotels, representing 1 percent of all food production emissions and generating 3 percent of global food waste, can significantly influence the global food system by optimizing energy use and leveraging their procurement power. The white paper presents innovative solutions, such...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Greenview has just released its 2024 Green Lodging Trends Report (GLTR). There were 20,000 participating hotels across 50 countries. There were two data collection methods; direct participation by responding to the GLTR on the Greenview Portal, the sustainability data management platform, or via bulk data set received from companies. Among the companies participating: Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International. Greenview assessed 80 best practices in the 2024 GLTR, including hotel profiles (geographic location, service type, STR chain scale and hotel type). The hotel profiles enabled further data dissections by each of the breakdowns. The report includes roadmaps which offer tangible steps...

BETHESDA, MD.—DiamondRock Hospitality Company announced it is the recipient of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts’ (“NAREIT”) 2024 Leader in the Light Award for the lodging and resorts sector. The award recognizes member companies that demonstrate leadership in implementing sustainable and socially responsible investment and operating practices, good governance, and transparency. The 2024 Leader in the Light Awards are based on the results of the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) Annual Survey, as well as scored responses to supplemental questions by a panel of judges. The company participated in the 2024 GRESB Real Estate Assessment for the...