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 areas of workforce development, community volunteerism and carbon emissions reduction. The company’s goals align with its People, Communities and Planet corporate responsibility pillars. At the close of 2025, Sands had spent more than $270 million on workforce development initiatives since 2021, surpassing its People pillar ambition to invest $200 million by 2025. In 2025, the company invested nearly $53 million in programs to advance job skills and career training for Team Members, hospitality industry professionals and...

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 company’s efforts to build a more resilient future for its business and the planet. In the Report, Pentair highlights its efforts toward Making Better Essential, including the achievement of its Water Stewardship and Product Design for Sustainability targets, with continued progress towards its Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction target. “At Pentair, we believe that water is life’s most essential resource,” said John Stauch, Pentair President and CEO. “This report shares how, together with our customers, we are building a...

VISTA, CALIF—With spring here, building managers need to prepare for more than rising temperatures. A large portion of the United States is projected to experience below normal precipitation. “These areas are likely to face serious water-related challenges,” says Klaus Reichardt, CEO and Founder of Waterless Co., Inc. “Agriculture, local water supplies, and even public health could be impacted. One of the most effective responses is to prevent water loss. Fortunately, advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) make that much easier.” In the United States, approximately 14 percent to 20 percent of treated drinking water is lost to water loss before ever reaching a consumer. Typically, this is caused...

VISTA, CALIF.—Water costs are rising fast—and building managers are responding by ditching the flush. A February 2026 survey by Waterless Co., Inc. asked building managers across Southern California and Arizona why they chose no-flush urinals for their facilities. The key reasons were saving water and cutting costs. “The primary driver remains water savings,” says Klaus Reichardt, CEO and Founder of Waterless Co. “But right behind that is the impact on water and sewer utility bills—and those bills have gotten significantly harder to ignore.” The numbers explain why. In parts of Arizona, water rates have surged as much as 50 percent since 2022, driven largely by reduced...

As I am writing this column, spring will arrive. For Nevada residents, 55,000 of whom work for MGM Resorts International, the new season follows the warmest winter on record, according to Michael Gulich, Vice President of Sustainability at MGM Resorts. Las Vegas, which gets nearly 90 percent of its water from Lake Mead and only four to five inches of rain annually, incentivizes residents to conserve. One example is a Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) cash for grass program that pays homeowners from $5 to $7 per square foot to remove turfgrass and replace it with desert-friendly landscaping—native plants and/or...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Water is a utility cost that is tied to nearly every operational process in a hotel, from guestrooms and kitchens to cooling towers, laundry, and landscaping. The way properties track and account for water consumption may differ and so can the accuracy of the data. The 12th Revised Edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) changes that. Through its new Energy, Water, and Waste (EWW) schedule, hotels are now required to report both cost and consumption of water as part of their financial statements. Why Water Reporting Matters in Hospitality Water use directly affects operating costs, asset efficiency,...

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...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—Water is a utility cost that is tied to nearly every operational process in a hotel, from guestrooms and kitchens to cooling towers, laundry, and landscaping. The way properties track and account for water consumption may differ and so can the accuracy of the data. The 12th Revised Edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI) changes that. Through its new Energy, Water, and Waste (EWW) schedule, hotels are now required to report both cost and consumption of water as part of their financial statements. Do not miss the corresponding webinar, “USALI 12, Understanding the EWW Schedule: Part...