KINGSEY FALLS, QUEBEC—Cascades, a leader in the manufacture of eco-responsible packaging and hygiene products, announced that it has made a $6.9 million investment in its Kingsey Falls recycled uncoated cardboard manufacturing plant (Kingsey Falls Paper) with the aim of increasing the production capacity of the equipment as well as the quality of the product. Since last September, Cascades has installed several new pieces of equipment to improve film quality control. These investments will significantly enhance the film’s properties, better meeting the needs of the food packaging industry, particularly in terms of surface finish and printing. This project is a key...

CANNES, FRANCE—Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes was recently awarded Green Globe Gold certification, acknowledging five consecutive years of continued improvement in its sustainable management and operations. Celebrating its one hundredth anniversary in 2026, the iconic hotel encapsulates French elegance and refinement and is known for its timeless charm and breathtaking views over the Mediterranean. Charles Richez, General Manager at the hotel said, “All of the team is delighted in achieving Green Globe Gold certification. Nowadays, we all appreciate the importance of sustainable development, not only in terms of our environmental impact, but also our social and economic impact. Environmental responsibility...

BANGKOK—Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is playing a leading role in the critical fight against climate change in the Maldives, by adopting a raft of sustainable actions and initiatives at The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts, its multi-island, dual-resort destination in the Indian Ocean. Spanning two idyllic islands connected by a bridge and surrounded by powder-soft white sands and dazzling turquoise lagoons, The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts is a genuine paradise on Earth. Its two resorts, the vibrant, family-friendly Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives and the stylish and elegant Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, have delighted thousands of discerning guests...

TYSONS CORNER, VA.—The AHLA Food & Beverage Summit will take place on Tuesday, March 3 and will be followed on March 4 by the crossover AHLA Food & Beverage Summit and AHLA Responsible Stay Summit. All events will be held at the Hilton McClean Tysons Corner, Va.* Click here for more information. The AHLA Food & Beverage Summit will cover the following topics: “Trendologist: Food & Beverage—What’s Shaping the Menu?”, “What’s Pouring Next? Beverage Trends to Watch,” “Sip Smarter: Understanding the THC Beverage Landscape,” “Navigating the Future of Beverages,” “Beyond the Menu: Innovation Shaping Hospitality F&B,” and “From Tech to...

PARIS—Groupe GM, a global leader in premium guest amenities, announces a new exclusive hotel line in collaboration with the iconic French brand Compagnie de Provence. Combining Groupe GM’s worldwide reach and hospitality expertise with Compagnie de Provence’s Provençal heritage, the collection reflects a shared vision of authenticity and refined simplicity. Inspired by natural ingredients and fragrances from the South-East of France, the line brings a distinctive sensorial signature to the guest experience. Founded in 1990 by two friends united by a passion for authenticity and the timeless spirit of Provence, Compagnie de Provence has built its identity by reinterpreting traditional...

Sustainability in hospitality has entered a new era: one where good intention is no longer enough. Hotels are increasingly expected to measure, document, and prove environmental progress—both to guests and to stakeholders. Yet while the underlying goals may look similar, the way hotels approach sustainability measurement and implementation still differs notably between Europe and the United States. These differences matter because measurement shapes action. What hotels measure consistently is what gets managed—and what gets prioritized in procurement, renovation planning, and the guest experience. One topic shows this especially well: plastic waste reduction. Sustainability Is Now a KPI—But Measurement Models Differ Across hotel...

ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added the Bradley Company as a Founding Sponsor at the Bronze level. For more than 100 years, Bradley has been a leader in advanced commercial washroom solutions that help make public environments more hygienic, efficient and safe. Founded in Wisconsin in 1921, Bradley built its reputation on innovation that improves handwashing performance, beginning with the original Washfountain and continuing today with next-generation touchless technologies. Bradley’s commercial washroom products are designed to support sustainability and operational goals common across lodging and hospitality environments, including cleanliness, maintainability, water efficiency, and long product life. Core offerings include seamless, cast-formed lavatory systems and...

Bradley: Designing Washrooms for Hygiene, Durability, & Long-Term Sustainability For more than 100 years, Bradley Company has been a leader in advanced commercial washroom solutions that help make public environments more hygienic, efficient and safe. Founded in Wisconsin in 1921, Bradley built its reputation on innovation that improves handwashing performance, beginning with the original Washfountain and continuing today with next-generation touchless technologies. Bradley’s commercial washroom products are designed to support sustainability and operational goals common across lodging and hospitality environments, including cleanliness, maintainability, water efficiency, and long product life. Core offerings include seamless, cast-formed lavatory systems and washbasins made from durable,...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—HOTREC has announced its support for the Close the Glass Loop campaign, which aims to improve glass collection and recycling practices across Europe’s hospitality sector. The campaign specifically addresses the issue of ceramics contamination, which can undermine the quality of recycled glass. According to the campaign, more than 2 million hotels, restaurants, bars, and cafés operate across Europe, making the hospitality sector a significant contributor to glass packaging collection, particularly beverage bottles. The campaign aims to provide businesses and staff with practical tools to ensure glass is collected cleanly and efficiently. The campaign highlights that glass can be recycled indefinitely...

NATIONAL REPORT—The 12th Revised Edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) establishes a structured framework for energy, water, and waste reporting in hotels, addressing inconsistent accounting practices across properties. It emphasizes energy as a major operating expense and introduces detailed account categories to improve data accuracy, benchmarking, and sustainability disclosures. This standardization helps hotels align financial and operational data, promoting efficiency and accountability. Energy has always been a defining line on the hotel’s profit and loss statement, influencing a large part of a hotel’s utility efficiency and environmental performance. Yet the degree to which many...