LONDON—Booking.com just released new research, with insights gathered from more than 30,000 travelers across 32 countries and territories. It highlights that the impact of their trips remains top of mind for many travelers, with 57 percent of those from the U.K. saying that they want to travel more sustainably over the coming 12 months. This demonstrates a 27 percent increase over what surfaced through the company’s 2021 data. With 71 percent of travelers confirming that sustainable travel is important to them, almost half of all respondents (42 percent) cited that recent news about climate change has influenced them to make more...

EAGLE BEACH, ARUBA—Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort and its sister company, MVC Eagle Beach Aruba have recently been honored by EarthCheck, the leading business advisory group specializing in sustainability and destination management for the travel and tourism industry, receiving a Master Certification status at Amsterdam Manor and Platinum Certification status at MVC Eagle Beach. By working with EarthCheck, Amsterdam Manor and MVC Eagle Beach have joined other industry leaders who are taking meaningful steps towards resolving some of the very real issues that face the planet. Stewart Moore, CEO and Founder of EarthCheck, said that both properties have taken a significant leadership position...

HUDSON VALLEY, NEW YORK—One of the hospitality industry’s most innovative new concepts is emerging in New York’s Hudson Valley--Moliving at Hurley House. Produced and operated by Moliving Inc., its ultra-luxury Units will be 399 square feet on the inside and will include deck space of 240 feet. With its 60 Units, Moliving at Hurley House will open this September. Moliving Units can either be “off the grid” while using solar panels with lithium battery technology to store energy or can be easily connected to the grid in a matter of minutes. According to Jordan Bem, CEO, and founder of Moliving,...

ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, announced the signing of a virtual power purchase agreement that will support the construction and operation of a five-turbine wind farm on the west coast of Finland. The Mörknässkogen wind farm, developed by renewable energy investment and asset management firm Low Carbon, will produce approximately 100GWh of renewable energy each year, or enough energy to power more than 29,000 homes. It will reduce potential greenhouse gases by an estimated 20,900 tons and cover 100 percent of the electricity Ecolab uses to power all European...

FRAMINGHAM, MASS.—Ameresco, Inc., a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, announced that it has partnered with Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT), an independent charity dedicated to the preservation of woodlands in the Yorkshire Dales, to plant 500 trees across the region this year. Ameresco’s U.K. Leeds division made a financial contribution to YDMT that will help to protect local habitat creation and combat the adverse effects of the climate crisis through a reduction in carbon emissions. Ameresco’s participation in this initiative is a part of a larger effort being carried out by YDMT to support the planting...

In the current business context, most hospitality organizations are finding themselves wanting to strike the right balance of “building back better” without jeopardizing a speedy recovery and keeping sustainable business practices at the heart of it all. It is important to note that this is taking place at a time when there is heightened interest, as well as public scrutiny, toward an organization’s “footprint” and purpose. For example, stakeholders, as well as shareholders—who have already become more attuned to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles—expect a marked step forward as it relates to an organization’s social, environmental, and societal impact. It is...

ATHENS, GREECE—Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and TEMES S.A., a leading developer and operator in high-end tourism and real estate, will introduce the first Mandarin Oriental property in Greece, at Costa Navarino—the prime sustainable destination in the Mediterranean—in spring 2023. Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino will be located at Navarino Bay, an integrated resort area at Costa Navarino, in the region of Messinia, southwest Peloponnese, amidst a breathtaking 140-hectare natural landscape, overlooking the historic Bay of Navarino. The beachfront luxury resort will feature 99 guestrooms, including 48 spacious earth-sheltered pool villas, all with outdoor terraces and stunning sea views, along with five restaurants and bars. Crafted by renowned Greek architects,...

LAS VEGAS—Resorts World Las Vegas announced that all three of its hotel brands, Las Vegas Hilton, Conrad Las Vegas and Crockfords Las Vegas, LXR Hotels & Resorts, have earned Gold Certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The prestigious Gold Certification positions the resort amongst the best energy-efficient facilities in the world. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED certification is considered the benchmark in the green building industry, with only six other LEED Gold buildings within the hospitality and lodging sector in Nevada. LEED certification provides building owners and operators with a framework for...

Names: Sophia Lykke Title: Public Relations & CSR Manager Company: Club Med North America & Caribbean Years in Current Position: 7 months Years with Club Med: Almost 7 years Primary Responsibility: “For me, every week is different, depending on the project. Last week I was in the Dominican Republic looking at possible partnerships. On days working in Miami, I am fortunate to work with all our teams. There is not a typical day, but I am never working alone. I coordinate the collaborations between our teams internally.” Organization’s most significant accomplishment in global corporate responsibility: “There are many things we can cite but our company...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, has released its 2021 Corporate Social & Environmental Responsibility (CSR) report, also known as extra-financial performance declaration. Fully audited by an independent third party—KPMG—this report outlines the global company’s significant sustainability performance and strong ambition, including new climate targets. Tarkett has recently set an ambitious climate roadmap for 2030 across its entire value chain, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent. This covers emissions from the Group’s activities (Scope 1) and its purchased energy (Scope 2)—as well as those arising from the rest of its...