ST. MICHAEL, BARBADOS—Royalton Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of the Royalton Sustainability Standards, a company-wide initiative that formalizes its long-term environmental and social responsibility strategy across its portfolio of more than 24 all-inclusive resorts in seven countries. In recognition of Earth Day, the company is committing to fully implement these standards across all owned and managed properties by 2030, strengthening its dedication to responsible tourism and measurable environmental and community impact. The Royalton Sustainability Standards are the expression of a shared vision that connects operations, people, and the communities where the company operates. They represent an integrated approach to...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—During a family trip to Seychelles last February, I found myself standing in front of a hotel breakfast buffet that was as impressive as it was unsettling. Fresh fruit caught the light. Pastries were arranged with almost sculptural care. Everything looked generous, polished and inviting. Yet when service ended, the same display began to prompt a harder question: are hotel buffets still enhancing the guest experience in ways that justify the waste they often leave behind? I do not think this is an argument for eliminating hotel buffets. In many properties, breakfast still plays a meaningful role in how...

BANGKOK, THAILAND—Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel management arm of Dusit International, has joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to embed responsible practices throughout its global operations. GSTC is a global nonprofit organization that brings together public and private sector stakeholders to advance sustainable tourism practices worldwide. By joining as a member, Dusit becomes part of a global network committed to knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and the promotion of responsible tourism principles across the industry. Founded in 1949, Dusit International has evolved into a diversified hospitality company spanning hotels and resorts, hospitality education, food,...

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Bradley Company announces the expansion of its popular Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection with four new accessory models designed to increase restroom design options while supporting greater operational efficiency for facility teams. The new models include a Recessed Combination Unit, Recessed Paper Towel Dispenser, Jumbo Toilet Paper Dispenser, and Free-Standing Waste Receptacle—each featuring Elvari’s refined modern aesthetic with seamless curves, premium stainless-steel construction, and coordinated finish options. “Elvari has become a preferred accessories collection for designers and specifiers seeking a more elevated, unified restroom environment,” says Melissa Schulz, Associate Product Manager, Bradley Company. “Recognized with multiple product design awards, the collection continues to expand with...

SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, released its 2025 Sustainability Statement, audited by independent third parties and published in full compliance with the EU CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) legislation. “The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly visible,” said Fabrice Barthélemy, CEO of Tarkett. “The urgency to act is clear. Over the past six years, we have reduced our greenhouse gas emissions across our entire value chain by 27 percent and doubled the average proportion of recycled materials used in our products, rising from 10 percent in 2018 to 20 percent in 2025. This is not enough. We are...

KIRKLAND, WASH.—In celebration of Earth Day, Staypineapple, the national boutique hotel brand, is proud to announce a series of sustainability achievements and initiatives that reflect the brand’s ongoing commitment to eco-friendly hospitality. One of these is the introduction of Coulée Coffee Co., a 100 percent compostable single-serve pour-over system that replaces plastic-laden single-serve pods. In early April, Staypineapple introduced Coulée Coffee Co. across its hotel portfolio. Known for its 100 percent compostable single-serve pour-over system that delivers café-quality coffee and replaces plastic-laden single-serve pods, the brand is a natural fit for Staypineapple’s guest experience and sustainability values. This switch is expected...

MINNEAPOLIS—Restaurant Technologies, Inc. (RTI) delivered almost 720 million pounds of fresh cooking oil and exceeded its own record by recycling over 393 million pounds of used cooking oil (UCO) in 2025. With the support of renewable energy partners, such as Phillips 66, the company converted nearly 100 percent of its UCO into renewable diesel or biodiesel for vehicles on the road, or into sustainable aviation fuel for aircraft. “I am tremendously proud of our organization, our sustainability accomplishments, and our continued efforts to build a cleaner, healthier planet,” said Diana Geseking, Chief Legal Officer and ESG committee chair. “I look...

SINGAPORE—As the global business events sector responds to rising sustainability expectations, venues are increasingly challenged to address one of the sectors’ most persistent blind spots: operational waste and on-site energy use. While carbon reduction strategies often focus on travel or temporary event infrastructure, long-term impact increasingly depends on how venues rethink the systems that power events every day. Marina Bay Sands is charting a new path for the industry, demonstrating how systems-level thinking can be applied at scale, and how luxury hospitality and sustainability innovation can advance in lockstep. In 2025, the integrated resort became the first hospitality organization in Asia to...

Sustainability in hospitality has evolved beyond small gestures and broad promises. Guests expect visible action. Owners, brands and procurement teams expect measurable progress that holds up in reporting. Hotels, resorts and restaurants are being asked to prove that sustainability is real, repeatable and built into daily operations. One of the most practical places to deliver that kind of progress is also one of the most overlooked: the restroom. Sustainability That Shows Up in Everyday Moments Hospitality lives in the details. A guest may not tour a building’s mechanical room, but they will notice what happens in high-traffic spaces like lobbies, conference areas...

CHIANG MAI, THAILAND—Meliá Chiang Mai’s executive chef Suksant Chutinthratip, known as Chef Billy, has been lauded with the prestigious Chiang Mai Green Kitchen “Green People” Award for his pioneering work building a more sustainable food system. Meliá Chiang Mai’s restaurants Laan Ha Kitchen and MAI Restaurant and Bar have also each been awarded the prestigious “Chiang Mai Green Kitchen” certificate the fourth consecutive year for ongoing sustainability efforts as part of Thailand’s Green Kitchen project. Supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Green Kitchen 2026 promotes organic and sustainable food concepts with participation from 44...