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.
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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.
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.
UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit commits to Investing in Tourism’s Sustainable Future
Tourism leaders from around the world will once again come together for the UNWTO, WTTC & WTM Ministers’ Summit at WTM London this November, to commit to investing in the sector’s sustainable future.
Launch of world’s first fully net zero carbon hotel
room2, the hometel brand, announces that it will open the world’s first whole life net zero carbon hotel in Chiswick, West London, in December. Expected to be 89% more energy efficient than the typical UK hotel per sqm, room2 Chiswick has been built with pioneering technologies to achieve net zero throughout both the design and construction stages and throughout its whole life, which, in a hotel industry first, includes both embodied and operational emissions.
“Football meets Culture” initiative enjoys the support of strong partners
Strong partners have come together to assist with an integrative education programme entitled “Football meets Culture”. In Frankfurt am Main, local supporters of the initiative introduced themselves and described their work with socially disadvantaged children.
Ecamir Launches First-of-a-Kind Environmental Sustainability Lessons Across Russia
Non-profit organisation Ecamir has been awarded a Hilton Effect Grant to introduce interactive lessons on environmental sustainability to more than 250,000 schoolchildren of all ages across Russia.
A Hands-on Mentality Aimed at Enshrining Sustainability
Conserving resources for future generations requires a pro-active approach. The Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère Davos in the Swiss Alps has become one of the first active participants in the Davos Climate Fund, which was instigated today by the Destination Davos Klosters Tourism Office and the not-for-profit organisation myclimate. The goal is for the town to become carbon neutral by 2030. The financial resources made available via the fund will be used for purposes such as the establishment of renewable energies, investment in electromobility equipment including e-bikes, e-cars and charging stations or special measures to raise awareness amongst guests and the local population.
Wine Tourism And Rural Development: Strategies To Support Recovery Will Be Discussed In Portugal On 9-10 September 2021
Following the success of the past four editions, the Conference will take place on 9-10 September 2021, in Reguengos de Monsaraz in the Alentejo region, in collaboration with the Government of Portugal.
Mallorca Joins UNWTO’s Network Of Sustainable Tourism Observatories
Mallorca, one of Europe’s top destinations for more than 70 years, welcoming millions of visitors every year, becomes the latest member of UNWTO’s global INSTO network. The Mallorca Sustainable Tourism Observatory (STO) is a key new element of the island’s strategy to preserve the destination and assess how the sector affects the natural environment, economy, and residents.
UNWTO And Greece To Collaborate On Maritime Tourism Research Centre
The new monitoring centre will be based at the University of the Aegean in Greece. From here, experts will capture and collate measurement data and analysis relating to the environmental, economic, and social impact of tourism.