MALE—Siyam World Maldives is committed to promoting sustainability and preserving the beauty of our oceans, protecting marine life, and reducing the environmental impact in line with Sun Siyam Resorts’ group-wide sustainability program Sun Siyam Cares. Siyam World continues to drive sustainability initiatives forward with the most significant project being a coral restoration effort in their house reef. The coral frames are carefully put in place by resort staff and guests, providing habitat for broken coral pieces and allowing them to grow into an artificial reef structure. The in-house local Marine Biologist Thuhu and her team take care of the coral, ensuring full...

MIAMI—1 Hotels, the mission driven luxury lifestyle brand, is introducing Certified Sustainable Gatherings, a new approach that offers the opportunity to create unforgettable events that are designed to minimize environmental impact. Whether it’s a corporate event, gala, meeting, wedding or private celebration, Certified Sustainable Gatherings provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to bring a vision to life while working in harmony with the planet. At 1 Hotels, commitment to sustainability has always been at the forefront of event (and meeting) planning. The newly introduced Certified Sustainable Gatherings offers clients the opportunity to plan an event that is fully dedicated to eco-consciousness. 1...

ATLANTA—Atrius, part of Acuity Brands, Inc., announced that Environment + Energy Leader awarded Top Product 2023 status to Atrius Sustainability, its carbon accounting and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting software. Atrius Sustainability supports sustainability managers to better understand resource consumption across a portfolio with the tools to quickly measure, track, and report on sustainability progress. The award was officially unveiled at the E+E Solutions Summit ‘23. Acuity leaders Lauren Scott and Chelsea Davis presented at the E+E Solutions Summit, discussing the important role small- to mid-sized businesses play in fighting climate change. The E+E Solutions Summit ‘23 is a virtual event, exclusively focusing...

Average global daily temperatures are soaring, with the world experiencing its warmest June on record. These unprecedented heat waves, unwelcome reminders of the reality of climate change, come at a time when many in the Western hemisphere are either taking or planning vacations. There’s no denying that travel is part of the problem: the tourism industry alone accounts for 8 percent of the world’s carbon emissions, and despite hospitality brands’ best efforts, this number is set to increase. For concerned travelers, there’s obvious tension between the desire to see the world and protect it. That’s why increasingly, consumers are looking...

BANGKOK—Fully embracing Sustainability as one of the four key pillars of Dusit Graciousness, Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has rolled out a new group-wide sustainability initiative, Tree of Life, designed to ensure the company delivers on its promise to always have a positive impact wherever it sets foot. Intended to cover the entire Dusit group, the program is initially being rolled out to all Dusit Hotels and Resorts worldwide, including 54 properties operating across 19 countries. Other business units, including Dusit Hospitality Education, Dusit Foods, Property Development, and Hospitality-Related Services, will join the program soon. Designed by the...

THE MALDIVES—Soneva has officially launched the new AquaTerra center at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives’ Baa Atoll. Following a grand opening ceremony, the new, state-of-the-art conservation, education, and science facility will further strengthen the resort’s focus on sustainability, supporting its ongoing efforts to understand, conserve and regenerate the surrounding natural environment, both at sea and on land. With a name inspired by Soneva Fushi’s exceptional natural setting, AquaTerra brings together sustainability, science, and rare experiences. It will become a hub for the resort’s conservation efforts, including the ambitious Soneva Foundation Coral Restoration Program, will educate Soneva’s guests about the local...

PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN—Iberostar Group, renowned for its sustainable business model, received the 2023 Condé Nast Traveler award in the “Sustainable & Eco” category, further reinforcing its international standing as a leader in responsible tourism. This accolade recognizes the group’s pioneering Wave of Change movement, which drives the organization’s sustainability efforts. During the awards ceremony in Madrid, Megan Morikawa, Global Director of the Iberostar Group Sustainability Office, said, “Sustainability is the pulse driving Iberostar’s determination to spearhead the responsible tourism model in the industry, with an objective of engaging and raising social awareness about the importance of taking care of our environment even...

CHICAGO—JLL, a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management, has released its ESG Performance Report 2022, summarizing the progress made during the financial year against its ESG commitments. The firm announced that it is making significant progress on its commitment to transition its spaces to net-zero and is ahead of progress to achieve the World GBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment on offices. JLL also reports it is on track to achieve key diversity commitments. Click here to view the report. Key highlights include: Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 34 percent across JLL occupied offices compared...

NEW YORK—Continuing to prioritize environmental efforts, leading textile manufacturer Nassimi has just released its inaugural sustainability report, following close behind a February commitment to eliminate PFAS from all products by 2024. The document is a culmination of the many environmentally conscious initiatives Nassimi has implemented over the years. Moving forward, the report will be issued annually as a method of benchmarking the company’s sustainability performance within the previous year as well as to prompt transparency and accountability, both internally and externally, amongst industry counterparts. “While the onset of our sustainability efforts date back almost 20 years, we began documenting our progress in...

LONDON—Marking itself as a true game changer in the rapidly-expanding modular cabin market, Nokken by Aylott + Van Tromp provides full turnkey cabin solutions alongside a host of business supporting elements that cater to all hospitality operators, whether a fledgling start-up, experienced operator or existing multi-national. Unlike other new-to-market cabin brands, Nokken is more than just a cabin. It is a whole ecosystem, helping business bloom within the burgeoning retreat sector of the hospitality industry. It goes way beyond the design and services of other cabin companies in the market. Nokken is the next generation cabin and a benchmark within...