HONG KONG—The Hari Hong Kong has achieved EarthCheck Silver status in recognition of its broad spectrum of sustainability initiatives, placing the Wan Chai hotel among the globe’s most eco-friendly travel and tourism operators. To achieve and maintain Silver Certified accreditation with EarthCheck, a leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group, the hotel must be independently audited annually and meet stringent requirements across key performance areas. The hotel’s potable water consumption for the audited year of 2024 was 204.2L per guest night. That figure is just over half of the regional average of 361L per guest night, and below what EarthCheck deems...

In my reporting for Green Lodging News, I often come across impressive environmental protection activity by our industry in The Maldives. For those of you not geographically savvy, The Maldives is an archipelagic country in South Asia, located in the eastern Arabian Sea, within the northern Indian Ocean. The country is comprised of 1,192 islands that stretch along a length of 871 kilometers. The Maldives has an average ground-level elevation of around 1.5 meters (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, and a highest natural point of only 2.4 meters (7 ft 10 in), making it the world’s lowest-lying country. The Maldives is very vulnerable to sea level...

SINGAPORE—Banyan Group, an independent global hospitality company, and Mandai Wildlife Group announce the grand opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. Owned by Mandai Wildlife Group, the resort marks Banyan Group’s debut in Singapore and is a key addition to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the city-state’s wildlife and nature destination. “As we mark our 100th hotel with our first in Singapore, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree represents a deeply meaningful homecoming. It brings together our legacy of design-led hospitality with our commitment to stewardship and shared impact,” said Eddy See, President and CEO, Banyan Group. “Here, guests are invited to slow down, reconnect...

Prateksha Mohan is the recipient of first place in the HFTP Fall 2025 Blog Competition. In this article, Mohan dissects how digital twins are transforming the hospitality industry by giving hotels the ability to visualize, predict, and optimize their environmental impact before a single guest even arrives. What is a Digital Twin? A digital twin is a dynamic, data-driven virtual replica of a physical space or system. Linked to IoT sensors and driven by AI, it continuously mirrors real-world performance—evaluating energy usage, equipment efficiency, and guest comfort in real time (Segura-Cedres et al., 2025). In the hospitality sector, digital twins are transforming properties into dynamic...

MAMMOTH LAKES, CALIF.—Limelight Mammoth, the newest property from Aspen One and the brand’s first hotel in California, is now open, welcoming travelers, adventurers, and the Mammoth Lakes community to a contemporary, sustainability-forward basecamp at the heart of the Eastern Sierra. Situated steps from The Village and the Village Gondola, with stunning views of the Sherwin mountain range, Limelight Mammoth debuts as a fresh, modern destination for discovery, connection, and year-round mountain adventure. Limelight Mammoth blends comfort with purposeful design across 149 guestrooms, including 25 suites, and 15 private residences, offering smart storage solutions, modern kitchenettes, sweeping mountain views, and a...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLA.—Sustainable Hospitality Solutions, a nationally recognized leader in hospitality sustainability and wellness strategy, today announced its rebrand to Whole Systems Hospitality, reflecting a bold evolution in how hotels, resorts, and destinations can strengthen guest experience, operational culture, and long-term value. A Call to the Early Believers Whole Systems Hospitality, led by Kathy Sue McGuire, Founder & CEO, is intentionally designed for hotels, management firms, owners, and destinations ready to lead—not because they must, but because they recognize the opportunity. “We’re entering an era where guests want to ‘feel’ wellness, sustainability, and community impact—not just read about it in a...

RICHMOND, VA.—Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. published its annual Corporate Responsibility Report, which details the company’s commitment to enhancing long-term shareholder value through responsible investment, environmental stewardship, strong governance and ethics, and the ongoing support of its corporate employees, hotel associates, hotel guests, communities, and other stakeholders. Justin Knight, CEO of Apple Hospitality, commented, “Throughout our 25-year history in the lodging industry, owning high-quality hotels, empowering our employees, supporting hotel associates, caring for our guests, and leading with the highest standards of governance and ethics have been integral to our financial success and our ability to drive long-term value for our...

DES MOINES, IOWA—Krause Group announced the release of its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, highlighting progress across its global footprint in Iowa and Italy and reaffirming the company’s commitment to operating with integrity, respect, and a deep sense of responsibility to the communities it serves. The report outlines advancements across key focus areas, including climate action, reducing inequalities, and advancing gender equality. “At Krause Group, we believe that creating lasting value and driving positive societal impact go hand in hand,” said Kyle J. Krause, Founder & CEO of Krause Group. “Our CSR report is a reflection of the values that guide us...

GASTONIA, N.C.—Intrinsic Advanced Materials, makers of CiCLO technology will debut a new generation of responsible-performance luxury home textiles at Heimtextil 2026, January 13 to 16 in Frankfurt. The product development demonstrates how combining TENCEL fibers derived from certified or controlled-wood sources with CiCLO’s biodegradable polyester innovation can elevate comfort and durability while supporting reduced environmental impact across hospitality and home categories. CiCLO technology is a patented textile ingredient that enables polyester and nylon to biodegrade naturally, significantly reducing the time synthetic fibers remain in the environment. The technology is embedded in the fiber, thereby creating pathways that attract naturally occurring microorganisms, enabling...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—As part of the EU taxonomy and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), large hotels—that is, companies with more than 250 employees, a balance sheet total exceeding 25 million euros, or revenues over 50 million euros—have been obliged to report on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) performance in Germany and Austria since 2025. This raises the question of how hotels can use this mandatory reporting strategically—by obtaining a sustainability certificate that makes ESG compliance transparent for potential guests and enhances marketing opportunities. Against this background, students in the “Hospitality” project at Heilbronn University explored the field of sustainability certifications in...