ORLANDO, FLA.—Clean the World, the nonprofit based here that launched eight years ago, is continuing to grow with widespread support from the global hospitality industry and its suppliers. Clean the World’s mission is two-fold. First, it is to collect and recycle soap and hygiene products discarded every day by the hospitality industry. Second, through the distribution of these and other donated products to impoverished people, the mission is to prevent millions of hygiene-related deaths each year, reduce the morbidity rate for hygiene-related illnesses, and encourage vigorous childhood development. According to Shawn Seipler, Founder and CEO of Clean the World, there...

LAS VEGAS—Jim Murren, MGM Resorts International chairman and CEO, and Heather Hay Murren, a private investor, were presented with the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship at a dinner earlier this month at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C. The award is given to those who, by their example and business practices, have demonstrated a profound concern for the common good beyond the bottom line, acting as a force for positive change. “This recognition by the Wilson Center inspires not only Heather and myself, but the more than 77,000 employees of MGM Resorts around the world who commit themselves...

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS—The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the Caribbean’s tourism development agency, and the Travel Foundation, the international agency that promotes the benefits of tourism to people and the environment, are launching a free online sustainable tourism course to help increase knowledge of how to review and plan for the sustainable development of Caribbean tourist destinations. The capacity building online training program, which is available free of charge to ministries, government departments, tourism authorities and tourist boards engaged in destination management in CTO member countries, focuses on the practical dimensions of sustainable tourism, and seeks to introduce participants to key considerations...

DALTON, GA.—J+J Flooring Group, a leading diversified manufacturer of commercial specified flooring, announced that it is introducing two new Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) collections. Available immediately, the collections reflect J+J’s 60-year history of developing thoughtfully designed, performance-driven and sustainable products that meet diverse commercial interior end-use applications. Whether matched together or used separately, J+J customers can now choose superior quality LVT products, broadloom and modular carpet and intelligently manufactured textile composite flooring options from Kinetex. This comprehensive portfolio enables designers and specifiers to select the floor covering solution best suited for their design, performance and project needs. Both collections are...

SAN DIEGO—Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina has teamed up with famed San Diego craft brewery Mother Earth to create a one-time brew, Rooftop IPA. The award-winning Marina Kitchen team has collaborated with Mother Earth’s Head Brewer, Chris Baker, to create the special springtime beer, featuring refreshing citrus flavors and raw, organic honey sourced from Marriott’s very own rooftop hives. Handcrafted and kegged at their Vista, Calif. location, the limited-edition beer, best described as a honey citrus IPA, is brewed with Warrior, El Dorado and Simcoe hops. Inspired by springtime with a light and crisp finish, the beer debuts just...

BANGKOK—Teachers across mainland China are improving the lives—and future careers—of Chinese youth by gaining new industry knowledge and teaching techniques through the China Hospitality Education Initiative (CHEI), a project of The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation. CHEI was recently presented with the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Tourism for Tomorrow People Award during the 17th WTTC Global Summit in Bangkok. Award submissions were judged by a panel of independent experts, academics, business leaders, and NGO and government representatives. WTTC recognized CHEI for its focus on providing training and professional development resources for teachers across China, improving hospitality and tourism...

Green Key Global Green Key Eco-Rating Program & Green Key Meetings Green Key Global, owned by the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), is a leading certification body empowering hospitality businesses in North America to achieve excellence in sustainability. Our globally recognized Best-in-Class solutions ensure that our members meet high international standards, leveraging corporate social responsibility and sustainable social governance, gaining a competitive edge in the eco-conscious market. By aligning with all 17 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Green Key Global sets a comprehensive standard for sustainability practices. Join us as...

Resort Energy Ventures Renewable Energy & Battery Storage Consulting & Development Services Resort Energy Ventures was founded to assist the hospitality industry and other organizations located in high energy cost regions meet their energy needs with responsible, sustainable, and economically viable solutions. We provide corporate renewable energy deployment strategies, portfolio analysis, and individual project development services for renewable energy, battery, and microgrid systems. Our approach is to maximize return on investment while meeting sustainability objectives. In resort locations, particularly islands, we have proven that green approaches to energy supply, including renewable energy and battery storage, can radically reduce costs while meeting...

Green Spa Network Vital People. Vital Planet. GSN is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability in and through the spa and wellness industry. Their mission is to promote the vital connections between personal well-being, economic sustainability and the health of our planet. Through networking, education, and innovative best practices developed with its membership of innovative companies, GSN is setting the standard for social and environmental sustainability in the industry. For more information, visit http://www.greenspanetwork.org or call (800) 275-3045. Green Spa Network » Email for Details »     Sustainable Events Network, Florida & Caribbean For Venues in Florida & the Caribbean The Sustainable Events Network, Florida &...

NEW YORK—Mission-driven luxury hotel brand, 1 Hotels, and leading lifestyle media company, mindbodygreen, partnered to celebrate the hotel’s grand opening on Earth Day, April 22, with a free public mindfulness event at 1 Hotels’ newest property in Brooklyn Heights. The partnership saw a headline Earth Day event take place at 1 Hotels’ flagship property 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, with supporting satellite activations at other 1 Hotel locations including Central Park, New York and South Beach, Miami. “Every year, the world pays tribute to our planet on Earth Day, utilizing it as an effective advocacy vehicle to build a healthy, sustainable environment,...