MIAMI—Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, a leader in all-inclusive travel, is redefining sustainable tourism across its properties in Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Through its “We Are Ecocentric” movement, the brand invites travelers with an eco-conscious mindset, to engage in meaningful experiences that support conservation and promote a sustainable future. The brand’s environmental efforts are spearheaded by the Eco-Bahia Foundation, established in Mexico in 1999 and expanded to the Dominican Republic in 2023. Bahia Principe’s goal is to conserve natural resources, protect marine ecosystems, and restore endangered species’ habitats. The foundation implements initiatives in coral reef conservation, wildlife protection, and...

TROY, N.Y.—Audubon International—the environmentally focused non-profit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play—announced that it is one of 49 organizations to meet Travalyst’s criteria for lodging industry sustainability certification through its Green Lodging and Green Hospitality Programs. Founded in 2019 by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, Travalyst is a not-for-profit coalition of some of the biggest brands in travel and technology including Booking.com, Expedia Group, Google, Skyscanner, Travelport and Trip.com Group. The coalition works to bring sustainability information to the forefront to help travelers make more informed choices on where they spend their dollars. “Being included among...

HELSINKI, FINLAND—The Global Destination Sustainability Index measures the sustainability of travel destinations in four different categories using more than 70 indicators. The comparison includes more than a hundred cities throughout the world that have invested in sustainability. Helsinki has performed well in the GDS Index in the past: in 2023, its ranking was fourth. “Being named the world’s most sustainable travel destination is proof of the long-term work that has been done in Helsinki. We are developing and growing tourism sustainably together with tourism operators and local residents. The first place we have now achieved indicates that we are on the right...

HOLLYWOOD, FLA.—Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming announce their partnership with Ocean Conservancy, a leading nonprofit dedicated to protecting our ocean from today’s greatest global challenges. Together, they will advance sustainability actions across Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming properties, and the communities and tourist destinations they serve. The Global Sound Waves sustainability partnership with Ocean Conservancy builds upon the ongoing work of Save The Planet sustainability teams at local Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming properties. By focusing on the upstream management of water and food waste, as well as material waste, the campaign helps to promote waste audits that identify alternatives and...

KIRKLAND, WASH.—Sustainability has been at the forefront of family-owned, boutique hotel brand Noble House Hotels & Resorts’ ethos since its inception. The brand is announcing several achievements across its portfolio, which spans 29 properties throughout North America from Napa Valley’s wine country to Jackson Hole’s ski resorts and Florida’s luxury vacation destinations. “Increasingly, climate change and environmental sustainability, as well as the impact of tourism on communities, are becoming some of the most important issues for travelers, particularly Millennials and Gen Z,” says Stefan Műhle, VP, Regional Managing Director of Noble House Hotels & Resorts. “At Noble House Hotels & Resorts, we...

YORK, ENGLAND—B-Corp real estate investor and developer, Lamington Group, is delighted to unveil details of its next project under the award-winning, eco hometel brand, room2, with a York property that started site development this summer and will open in early 2026. This will be the brand’s first in the North of England and continues the group’s leading commitment to take real action on climate change by building and operating net-zero carbon properties. Located inside the city’s castle walls, room2 York will offer 116 guestrooms, a meeting space, laundry room, gym, and new Winnie’s cafe and bar concept specializing in home cooked...

CALGARY, CANADA—Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Inc., a leader in decarbonization and carbon capture and utilization (CCU) for hard-to-abate industries, along with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) has successfully completed a three-year study on the use of low-carbon cement in highways. The results highlight Carbon Upcycling’s ability to be a drop-in solution for reducing carbon-intensive cement in concrete. The study, managed by Sutter Engineering LLC and sponsored by the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA), rigorously tested 16 unique concrete mixtures in real-world conditions on an active Minnesota highway to identify options that could reduce the carbon footprint of...

For the first time in history, the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) will focus on the tourism sector’s role in global climate action. The event, scheduled for November 20 in Baku, Azerbaijan, will see Tourism Ministers join the dialogue, highlighting the sector’s significance in climate action. This opportunity was facilitated by the combined efforts of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). It also reflects the shift towards a science-based approach in guiding the tourism sector on climate action, building on the Glasgow Declaration Initiative and the One Planet Sustainable Tourism...

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS—The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge (SHC), by Hotelschool The Hague, announces the Winner of its 2024 edition, revealed during the grand finale at the Future Hospitality Summit World in Dubai. This year’s competition, which brought together seven visionary student teams from across the globe, celebrated groundbreaking innovations set to reshape the future of hospitality. The 2024 edition saw an incredible level of competition, with a remarkable turnout from industry leaders eager to participate as jurors. Teams presented their innovative concepts to a distinguished panel of 19 current industry leaders, making this year’s challenge one of the most competitive...

MCLEAN, VA.—Hilton, a global leader in hospitality, reported the significant impact of its annual Travel with Purpose Week, a global week of community engagement among its nearly half a million team members around the world. Every year, Hilton’s global community of team members come together to give back to the communities where they live, work and travel. By partnering with local organizations, Hilton’s corporate and property-based team members support local destination stewardship, career development, community resilience and other social and environmental priorities. This year, more than 1,200 events were held in communities around the world, contributing approximately 72,500 volunteer hours in...