Press Releases

Fondation des Femmes and Accor launch a platform dedicated to the “Emergency Shelter” project

The Fondation des femmes, a leading foundation in France for the protection of women’s rights and combatting violence against women, and Accor have announced the launch of a platform dedicated to “Emergency Shelter”. This initiative is aimed at providing accommodation and safety within Accor hotels for women and children who are victims of abuse. Financed by Accor, this platform helps ensure that emergency accommodation is provided quicker and more securely.

More sustainability in the hotel: Maritim launches “Pro Tomorrow”

“Pro Tomorrow” marks the start of yet another sustainability initiative in all Maritim Hotels throughout Germany: Guests staying several days at a Maritim Hotel can decide, on a day by day basis, whether they want their room cleaned or not, thereby promoting regional environmental and social projects.

Malága Joins UNWTO’s International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories

Málaga is the main coastal city in Andalusia with tourism as one of the most important pillars of its economy. Prior to the pandemic, in 2019, the city welcomed a total of 1.4 million overnight visitors, making it the fourth most visited destination in Spain. To strengthen the city’s ability to guide the sector towards greater sustainability, the creation of a Sustainable Tourism Observatory was agreed and linked to the tourism strategy of Malaga for 2021-24. The observatory will provide regular data and timely analysis across economic, environmental and social areas for evidence-based decision making and to ensure that tourism in Málaga is developing in a sustainable and responsible manner.

LGH Hotels Offer Unsold Rooms to Volunteers as Part of the Room to Reward Scheme

LGH Hotels Management Limited have registered to join the Room to Reward scheme, with participating hotels located all over the country.

IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with UK Black Pride in support of ethnically diverse LGBTQI+ communities

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces a new sponsorship and partnership with UK Black Pride, Europe’s largest celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern-descent.

RIU’s hotels and offices in Spain operate with 100% green energy

The Spanish energy provider Iberdrola and RIU Hotels & Resorts have signed a long-term contract for the former to supply 100% green energy to the hotel chain’s establishments and head offices in Spain, which consume a total of around 70 gigawatt hours per year.

Travelodge launches its new sustainability plan - ‘Better Future’

Earlier this week, Travelodge, one of the UK’s largest hotel chains, which operates almost 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, officially launches its new sustainability plan - Better Future.

The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge announces finalists at the Hotel Sofitel Legend the Grand in Amsterdam

The finalists of the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge (SHC) have been announced after a jury of C-level industry decision-makers reviewed 17 innovative concepts submitted by the world’s leading hospitality schools. The winner of this year’s challenge will present their innovative sustainability project at the flagship industry forum FHS in Dubai, from September 19-21, 2022.

Zeal submits planning for sustainable hotel

Zeal Hotels has submitted plans to East Devon District Council to develop a sustainable hotel at Exeter Science Park under its own brand.

Hilton Funds Aurora Foxes’ Food Truck to Help Students with Learning Difficulties Find Work

Aurora Foxes, a specialist hospitality training college for young adults with learning disabilities, has launched the Flying Fox food truck on the Minehead Promenade outside the Foxes Hotel.

Irish Chef becomes the first qualified ‘Green Manager’ worldwide

Odran Lucey, the executive chef at the Rose Hotel in Tralee, Ireland, has become the first person in the world to successfully complete a brand-new qualification for Environmental Sustainability Management in Hospitality.

Short term rentals appeal to UK holidaymakers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint

The carbon footprint of UK holidaymakers has become much more of a concern according to research. The benefits to the environment resulting from the massive reduction in travel experienced over the last two years has led to a greater intent for many Brits to holiday ‘at home’ again this year rather than travel abroad.

Short term rentals appeal to UK holidaymakers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint

The carbon footprint of UK holidaymakers has become much more of a concern according to research. The benefits to the environment resulting from the massive reduction in travel experienced over the last two years has led to a greater intent for many Brits to holiday ‘at home’ again this year rather than travel abroad.

Why every day is Earth Day at new eco London hotel, room2 Chiswick

Earth Day is just round the corner on April 22nd and the world’s first whole life net zero hotel, room2 Chiswick, is celebrating Earth Day all 365 days of the year. In keeping with the 2022 Earth Day theme of investing in our planet, room2 Chiswick is setting the new standard for environmental responsibility, using technical innovation, local d­­esigners and craftmanship and zero-waste policies to prove sustainability doesn’t mean sacrificing style, convenience, or comfort when on the move. room2 Chiswick is the ideal destination for eco-conscious and responsible travellers looking for the ultimate stay in London this Earth Day, or any day.

Travelodge appoints ‘Disability Positive’

Earlier this week, Travelodge, one of the UK’s largest hotel chain’s that operates over 590 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, has appointed Disability Positive to advise on policy and training programmes to support customers with lived experience of disability and long term health conditions, and their families.

room2 Chiswick sets a new green standard for hotel design

Bringing a whole new sense of green living to the hospitality industry, new hometel, room2 Chiswick steps away from polished neat interiors and instead offers a relaxed setting that feels real to the touch with genuine connection to craftsmanship and community. Inspired by the spirit of Chiswick’s 19th century arts and crafts heritage and recognising the climate situation, room2 Chiswick, the world’s first whole life net zero hotel, combines handcrafted local design with much reduced environmental impact, proving that style doesn't come at the expense of the environment.

The Gran Meliá Menorca and Paradisus Gran Canaria Hotels Win the Rethink 2022 Awards for Sustainability

The renovation of the future Gran Meliá hotel on the island of Menorca and the transformation of the Meliá Tamarindos in Gran Canaria into the future Paradisus Gran Canaria Resort have been named winners of the Rethink Hotel Award. The award is presented by the Habitat Futura Group at the FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair in recognition of the most sustainable hotel refurbishment projects based on criteria including energy efficiency, renewable energy use and production, waste management and water use.

BTA First to Benchmark Business Travel

The BTA is taking the initiative for the business travel industry to fulfil the United Nation’s (UN) COP26 goals with a trailblazing 3-step environmental, social and governance (ESG) campaign, launching in January 2022.

De Vere donates over half a million pounds to NHS Charities Together

Climate change and the growing thirst for sustainable Swiss wine

The challenges faced by the wine industry globally are echoed in the Swiss wine industry too. Setting aside the challenges brought by the global pandemic, we took a look through the lenses of sustainability, innovation and global warming to analyse the current developments taking place in the Swiss wine regions.