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Orange County Convention Center Celebrates Completion of One of Florida’s Largest Rooftop Solar Arrays
ORLANDO, FLA.—The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has reached an exciting clean energy milestone with the completion of its 2.2-Megawatt (MW) rooftop solar installation,...
Three Examples of Leading Convention Center Developments—in Texas, Florida, California
One of the most fascinating topics I have covered over the years has been the LEED certification of U.S. convention centers. According to Shepard...
New Study Ranks Hawaiian Monk Seal as Marine Mammal Most at Risk of Extinction from Plastic Pollution
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A new study released in Conservation Biology and co-authored by scientists at Ocean Conservancy, Arizona State University and Shaw Institute is the first to rank...
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp Now Open for Bookings
KENYA—Reservations are now open for JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp, a luxury safari retreat owned and operated by Lazizi Solio Limited set...
Expedia Group Survey: How Gen Z & Millennials Are Reshaping Sustainable Travel
NATIONAL REPORT—According to a survey of 7,000 travelers, Gen Z and Millennials make sustainability and overtourism prevention central to trip planning and 94 percent...
Essendi Cuts Emissions by 20 Percent as It Completes First Sustainability Roadmap
Essendi recently published its 2025 Sustainability Report, marking the completion of its first five-year sustainability roadmap and highlighting measurable progress delivered through hotel-level execution,...
Nassimi Releases Annual Sustainability Report
NEW YORK—Nassimi, a leading manufacturer of artfully and sustainably designed coated and woven upholstery materials, announces the release of its third annual Sustainability Report, building on more than 20...
Wynn Resorts Publishes 2025 ESG Report Detailing ESG Progress Across Workforce Development, Philanthropy & Environmental Stewardship
LAS VEGAS—Wynn Resorts, a global leader in luxury hospitality, announced the release of its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report and Executive Overview, detailing...
TheLifeCo Debuts Resort In St. Lucia
RODNEY BAY, ST. LUCIA—TheLifeCo, the internationally recognized medical wellness and detox brand founded over two decades ago with flagship destinations in Turkey (Bodrum, Antalya, Uludağ),...
New Report Helps Destinations Navigate EU Sustainability Claims Law
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—The European Travel Commission (ETC), the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) and NECSTouR launched Proof, Not Promises: A Practical Guide to the EU...
Anurak Lodge in Thailand Embraces ‘4Cs’ in Its Regenerative Travel Quest
THAILAND—Anurak Lodge, a 19-key nature-based ecolodge located on the edge of Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand, has published its 2025 Impact Report.
The...
Hightower Joins Ecomedes, Making Sustainability Data More Accessible
SEATTLE—Hightower has launched its dedicated portal on Ecomedes, a leading sustainability intelligence platform for the built environment. Available now at hightower.ecomedes.com, the portal gives architects,...
LG Electronics Earns ‘Top 1 Percent’ Sustainability Ranking from S&P Global
SEOUL, KOREA—LG Electronics (LG) has received a “Top 1 percent” ranking in S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the third consecutive year, with a...
HD Expo Show Floor Highlights—From Rice Husks to Recycling Services
I attended HD Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas this past week. It was a busy time for the hospitality...
Lemon Tree Hotels Achieves 100 Percent Green Certification Across Owned Hotels; Renewable Energy Usage Reaches 50 Percent
NEW DELHI—Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd. (LTHL) announced a defining milestone in its ESG journey, achieving 100 percent green building certification across its entire portfolio...
Adventure Travel Trade Association Releases 2026 Trends & Insights Report
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has released its 2026 Adventure Travel Trends & Insights report, drawing on global survey data collected between January...
Six Senses Laamu Recognized by TIME as One of World’s Greatest Places of 2026
LAAMU ATOLL, MALDIVES—TIME Magazine has named Six Senses Laamu to its prestigious “World’s Greatest Places of 2026” list, recognizing destinations that offer extraordinary experiences, innovation, and...
Anduba Launches Seven-Pattern Collection with Indigenous Artists
DENVER—Anduba, a company partnering with Indigenous artists to create sustainable wallcoverings, announced the launch of its debut collection, The Brave Ones. The collection features...
LX Hausys’ VIATERA Taj Duna Receives 2026 Green GOOD DESIGN Award
ALPHARETTA, GA.—LX Hausys America Inc., an innovative manufacturer of building and decorative materials, announced that its VIATERA Taj Duna quartz has received a 2026 Green GOOD...
Driving Sustainable Hotel Operations Through Connected Infrastructure
NATIONAL REPORT—If you’ve driven a new car in the last few years, you’ve likely noticed it delivers a steady stream of performance data.
From engine...
