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Climate Friendly Travel Services Announces New Initiative
LONDON—Climate Friendly Travel Services (CFTS), part of the SUNx Group, has launched an initiative that now makes it possible for small and medium-sized hotel...
New African Penguin Chick Hatched at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
LAHAINA, HAWAII—Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, renowned for its deep commitment to wildlife conservation and immersive guest experiences, announces the hatching of its...
Stay Thirsty My Friends…for the Good of the Planet’s Wildlife
Add some good wine to your hotel group, mix in some creative marketing, a good portion of a good cause, and bam, you have...
‘Nature & Me’—A Subtle Shift in Sustainability Messaging
NATIONAL REPORT—Why does sustainability messaging in hospitality often fail? Could it be due to the message feeling rather generic, moralizing or even out of...
Macao Sustainability Leader Sustaincia Joins Sands Cares Accelerator, a Three-Year Membership Program
LAS VEGAS and MACAO—Las Vegas Sands and Sands China announced that Macao nongovernmental organization Sustaincia has joined the Sands Cares Accelerator, a three-year membership...
Bob W Reports 69 Percent Lower Carbon Emissions Per Guest Night Than European Hotel Average
Bob W, Europe’s fastest-growing tech-powered hospitality operator, has reported that a typical guest night across its aparthotel portfolio generates 69 percent lower carbon emissions...
Trane Technologies Recognized for Sustainability Leadership
SWORDS, IRELAND—Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been recognized for continued leadership in sustainability and climate innovation through inclusion on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class...
AHLA & AHLA Foundation Accepting Nominations for Industry Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the AHLA Foundation announced that two of the hospitality industry’s most prestigious national recognition programs—the...
Portola Hotel & Spa Earns LEED Gold Certification, Reinforcing Its Legacy as Central California’s Leading Sustainable Hotel
MONTEREY, CALIF.—Portola Hotel & Spa announced that it has earned LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, one of the most widely recognized...
Las Vegas Sands Continues on Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for World & North America
LAS VEGAS—Las Vegas Sands has been recognized on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World and North America 2026 indices, maintaining its position on both lists...
Centara Demonstrates Strong Sustainability Perceptions Among Thailand’s Brands
BANGKOK, THAILAND—Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has been recognized among the country’s leading brands for sustainability perceptions in the latest Brand Finance...
GLN Adds Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island to Its Renewable Energy All Stars
Green Lodging News just added Necker Island to its Renewable Energy All Stars list in the Wind Powered and Solar Powered categories. Necker Island...
Sunset Royal Reinforces its Environmental Commitment, Prepares for Sea Turtle Nesting Season
CANCUN, MEXICO—With a firm focus on the conservation of biodiversity in the Mexican Caribbean, the Sunset Royal hotel, part of the Sunset World Group,...
Hotel Belmar Introduces Artista, a Regenerative Luxury Villa Collection in the Monteverde Cloud Forest
MONTEVERDE, COSTA RICA—Hotel Belmar announces the debut of Artista, a natural evolution of its long-standing commitment to regenerative hospitality. Set within Monteverde’s iconic cloud...
Novotel Advances Sustainable Seafood, Education, Conservation, & Operational Change Across More than 600 Hotels Worldwide
PARIS—Two years into its ocean commitment and international partnership with WWF France, Novotel is driving tangible progress across its global network of more than 600...
Virgin Limited Edition Marks World Environment Day with Global Climate Action Initiatives
LONDON—In recognition of World Environment Day—June 5, 2026—and this year’s theme of Climate Action, Virgin Limited Edition is shining a spotlight on the environmental initiatives taking...
The Bahamas to Host 2027 Global Sustainable Tourism Council Conference
NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS—The Bahamas has been chosen to host the Global Sustainable Tourism Council 2027 Conference, a historic selection that establishes the destination as...
OUTRIGGER Mobilizes for World Ocean Month Across Five Countries
HONOLULU—As ocean temperatures reach record highs and coral bleaching events accelerate globally, OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is mobilizing its full network of resort communities for World...
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels Leads Planning for World Oceans Month/Day
World Oceans Month is a month-long global celebration held every June to highlight the vital role the ocean plays in sustaining life on Earth,...
Taking the CO2 Pulse of the Planet
Back in 1980, when Jimmy Carter was president and when I graduated from high school, the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in our outdoor...
