Radisson Hotel Group has certified three Norwegian Radisson Blu hotels as Verified Net Zero, bringing its total to four in Norway, as part of a goal to reach 100 verified net zero hotels by 2030.
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance announced its Global Summit in Paris (8-9 Dec 2026), covering climate risk, AI, CSRD compliance, and net-positive business strategy for its 66,000+ hotel network.
The World Sustainable Travel Hospitality Awards opens entries for its third annual programme, with 22 categories aligned to the UN SDGs and a gala ceremony set for Paris on 9 December 2026.
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Global Summit convenes 250+ hospitality leaders in Paris on 8-9 December, hosted by Accor, to drive actionable sustainability frameworks across 66,000+ hotels.
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.