Dr. Aradhana Khowala, CEO of Aptamind Partners, challenges the hospitality industry to move beyond sustainability theatre, arguing regeneration requires measurable outcomes, community benefit, and a systemic redesign, not new vocabulary.
Accor's 5-year program targets 100+ resource-saving solutions by 2030, starting with water efficiency in 2026 via a partnership with non-profit Water Unite to pilot scalable solutions across its global hotel network.
Three Radisson Blu hotels in Bergen, Trondheim, and Tromsø will join Radisson Hotel Group's Verified Net Zero program by summer 2026, bringing the total to four certified properties in Norway.
HOSPA's annual sustainability debate returns May 12 at The Clermont London with 12 speakers competing in a unique balloon debate format to champion different environmental and social issues.
GBTA hosted EU policymakers to discuss how the €400bn business travel sector can support Europe's sustainable tourism strategy and rail ticketing reforms.
The Silver certification covers all Point A properties except two recent openings, with sustainability credentials now driving 9% higher bookings and premium pricing.
RIU will fund early childhood and family support programs in Dublin's vulnerable communities through a structured three-year partnership starting February 2026.
Dr. Willy Legrand discusses why 40 years of sustainability frameworks have failed to prevent environmental decline and explores regenerative tourism as a transformative alternative.
Amadeus partnership through Tech4Impact program enabled native mobile app development for offline sustainability data capture by small accommodation providers.
Aradhana Khowala challenges the industry to move beyond sustainability to regenerative tourism that adds more value to destinations than it takes.
Travalyst updates its certification framework to help hotels and platforms prepare for EU regulations requiring verified sustainability claims by 2026.
Adagio achieved 4% energy reduction and 5% water savings across certified properties, with results spanning 10 countries including UAE and Qatar.
The Sustainable Travel Finland programme has certified 431 companies since 2020, with 214 labels awarded specifically to hotels and accommodations.
Hotels can repurpose unsold rooms for social causes like supporting unpaid carers, creating community value at minimal cost while strengthening ESG credentials.
Airbnb, in partnership with Women’s Aid and MOPAC has today launched its latest emergency accommodation programme in the city of London. Survivors and their children experiencing abuse will have access to free emergency accommodation in Airbnb properties across London, when specialist emergency accommodation is not available. To ensure the privacy and safety of survivors, Airbnb has implemented a specialised booking flow that protects their anonymity. Survivors will be connected to appropriate accommodation through Women’s Aid’s member services, and will receive essential one-to-one support services such as legal advice, advocacy and translation and help with practicalities like transport through Women’s Aid, helping them to recover and move on with their lives.
Nationwide movement Walk for Wellbeing has reached an incredible milestone this year, raising over half a million pounds for UK charity Hospitality Action since its launch in 2020.
There’s been a lot of buzz in the media recently claiming that France’s Loi Climat & Résilience will force all hotels to obtain eco-certification by 2026. But a closer reading of the legislation reveals a different picture.
RIU Hotels & Resorts dedicated a total of €3,171,135 to social investment in 2024 as part of the first roll out of its Proudly Committed strategy. The company’s 104 actions with 88 strategic partners directly impacted 55,624 people and indirectly impacted 82,644 people. Childhood represented 71% of the investment, followed by Biodiversity (22%) and Local community (7%).
Visiting a holiday park, ranging from lodge parks to caravan parks or glamping yurts, is a favoured holiday choice for the UK domestic market. Estimating the market size for UK holiday parks is complex due to overlapping categories. However, Mintel estimates the holiday centres and parks segment revenue to be valued at £3.5bn in 2024 – a 20% growth from pre-pandemic levels. In 2023, there were 4,754 holiday parks and campsites operating in the UK, accounting for 320,901 pitches, with the highest number in South West England. The sector further supports c. 230,000 full time jobs across the UK.
RIU Hotels & Resorts goes one step further in its commitment to its communities, announcing its first social collaboration in the United Kingdom together with the charity All-Child. The hotel chain will support their Impact Programme, which is designed and delivered by specialised professionals known as Link Workers. These professionals play a vital role building a trusted relationship with vulnerable children and young people, and being the link with their families, schools and the community, guaranteeing personalised and ongoing support. This initiative is part of the Impact Programme's delivered in South Westminster, London, which has also been home to the Riu Plaza London Victoria hotel since 2023.