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: 
Three Radisson Blu Hotels in Norway Achieve Verified Net Zero Status
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—As part of its journey towards achieving its goal of 100 verified net zero hotels by 2030, Radisson Hotel Group announces that its...
Intrepid Travel Survey: Most Canadians Will Change Travel Habits to Reduce Overtourism
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA—A recent survey by Intrepid Travel, conducted with 2,000 Canadian adults, reveals significant shifts in travel preferences among Canadians. The Meaningful Travel Index, created...
Emirates Environmental Group Launches Emirates Hospitality Sustainability Alliance
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES—The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) officially launched the Emirates Hospitality Sustainability Alliance (EHSA) at Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, marking a significant new chapter in advancing...
Hanyang University Study Finds Carbon-Based Hotel Pricing Increases Conservation Intentions
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA—New research from Hanyang University indicates that linking hotel pricing to guests’ resource consumption increases tourists’ intentions to adopt environmentally friendly behaviors.
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Sustainable Menus Start with Structure
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Most sustainable menus fail because the operational reality behind them can’t realize what’s on the page. Rather than debating which ingredients are “good”...
Rethinking Hospitality: Designing for People, Place, & Planet
When I think about hospitality, the first thing that comes to mind is Southern hospitality, that sense of warmth, welcome, and home. It’s the...
Meliá Chiang Mai’s Meliá Go Green Initiative Tops 6,650 Trees Planted
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND—Meliá Chiang Mai’s staff have helped regenerate more than seven acres of seasonally dry tropical forest in northern Thailand by planting 6,650...
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge to Open July 1, 2027, with Nature-Inspired Guestrooms Rooted in Disney Storytelling
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.—Disney Vacation Club shared a first look at the guestrooms coming to Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, a new waterfront resort opening July...
Mannington Mills Releases 2025 Values in Action Report
SALEM, N.J.—Mannington Mills has released its fourth annual Values in Action Report, highlighting how the 110-year-old, fifth-generation, family-owned flooring manufacturer continues to strengthen its...
Highlights from Host Hotels & Resort’s 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report
As reported by Green Lodging News, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., the planet’s largest publicly traded lodging real estate investment trust (REIT), just published...
How Eco-Lodges Are Using Biodiversity Gift Ideas for Guests to Help Local Pollinators
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—For decades, hotels and resorts have handed their guests little welcoming presents—chocolates, water bottles, etc.—when they arrive in their rooms or as they...
Meliá Chiang Mai’s Meliá Go Green Initiative Tops 6,650 Trees Planted
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND—Meliá Chiang Mai’s staff have helped regenerate more than seven acres of seasonally dry tropical forest in northern Thailand by planting 6,650...
Can Hotels Meet ESG Goals Without Compromising Luxury?
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Sustainable tourism is one of the key pathways toward achieving the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Today, sustainability is no longer a...
In Belize, Sustainability Has to Work
How RE/MAX Belize helps hospitality buyers test environmental promises against the realities of energy, water, weather and long-term ownership.
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Airbnb Commits $1 Million to Environmental Protection in Washington
ISSAQUAH, WASH.—Airbnb announced a $1 million investment to support environmental protection nonprofits and projects across Washington state, marking the company’s largest community commitment in...
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Unveils Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary
MUMBAI, INDIA—The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, India’s only pure-play luxury hospitality brand, unveiled The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary, the new identity for its...
Miami Hotel Show Focuses on Design, Sustainability, AI & Revenue for Independents
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.—Drawing on his experience speaking across the global hotel design circuit, Hotel Travel Editor Hamish Kilburn looks ahead to Independent Hotel Show Miami 2026...
Grupo Sunset World & Sunset Royal Celebrate Success of Sea Turtle Protection Program
CANCUN, MEX ICO—Grupo Sunset World announced that the sea turtle nesting season at the Sunset Royal hotel beach began on June 4 with the...
Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection Appoints Wesley Hartmann as Wildlife & Conservation Ambassador
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA—Zambia Luxury Lodge Collection (ZLLC), the owner brand behind Chichele Presidential, Puku Ridge, Lolebezi and Lolelunga Private Reserve, has announced the appointment of...
How Hotel Art Contributes to Your Carbon Footprint
When hospitality brands talk about sustainability, the conversation typically turns to energy systems, water usage, food sourcing, and building materials. Rarely does it reach...
