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In Our News Blog Spotlight: Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
Search “Kimpton” on Green Lodging News—for Kimpton Hotels—and you will find a long list of articles highlighting the brand’s environmental efforts going all the...
Anurak Lodge in Thailand Embraces ‘4Cs’ in Its Regenerative Travel Quest
THAILAND—Anurak Lodge, a 19-key nature-based ecolodge located on the edge of Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand, has published its 2025 Impact Report.
The...
Hoteliers Using Winnow’s AI Saving $100 Million in Food Waste Annually
LONDON—Hilton, Accor, Marriott, Mandarin Oriental, and IKEA are among the hospitality groups collectively saving more than $100 million per year in food costs by...
HD Expo Show Floor Highlights—From Rice Husks to Recycling Services
I attended HD Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas this past week. It was a busy time for the hospitality...
IHG Hotels & Resorts and OzHarvest Surpass One Million Meals Milestone
AUSTRALIA—IHG Hotels & Resorts and OzHarvest have surpassed one million meals delivered to people in need through their long-standing partnership in Australia, marking a...
PM Hotel Group Releases 2025 Annual Sustainability Report
CHEVY CHASE, MD.—PM Hotel Group, a hotel management company based in the Washington D.C. metro area, announces the release of its eighth annual sustainability...
Royalton Hotels & Resorts Pledges Sustainable Future with Full Program Implementation by 2030
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...
What Are Hotel Buffets Really Serving—Experience or Excess?
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...
Dusit Hotels & Resorts Joins GSTC in Support of Sustainable Hospitality Worldwide
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...
Bradley Expands Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection
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...
Tarkett Releases 2025 Sustainability Statement
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...
Staypineapple Celebrates Earth Day with Sustainability Milestones Across Its Properties
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...
RTI Recycled More Than 390 Million Pounds of Used Cooking Oil in 2025
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...
Marina Bay Sands Establishes Closed Loop in Renewable Fuel
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...
Sustainability That Guests Notice & Operators Can Measure
Sustainability in hospitality has evolved beyond small gestures and broad promises. Guests expect visible action. Owners, brands and procurement teams expect measurable progress that...
Meliá Chiang Mai’s Executive Chef Recognized for Sustainable Food Leadership
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”...
An In-Depth Look at Food Waste Management in Hotels Today
CORNELL, N.Y.—The U.S. hotel industry faces growing pressure to address food waste due to its significant environmental, financial, and reputational impacts. This report, developed...
Sands Surpasses the Primary People, Communities & Planet Ambitions Set for its 2021 to 2025 Reporting Period
LAS VEGAS—Las Vegas Sands has released its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, highlighted by the accomplishment of its 2021-2025 ambitions in the...
Pentair Showcases Impact and Progress in 2025 Sustainability Report
LONDON—Pentair plc, a leader in helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource, released its 2025 Sustainability Report, reporting on the...
UN Tourism & UNEP Launch Recipe of Change to Tackle Food Waste in Tourism
MADRID—The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and UN Tourism have launched the “Recipe of Change” initiative to address food waste in the tourism sector,...
