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New emerging trend, or a slow market reorganisation?

Previous articles by M. Ratkai, Professor of Hospitality Business and ESG at the Hotelschool The Hague, have addressed the ever-changing landscape of corporate disclosures, including the EU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) and ongo...

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Dr. Professor of Hospitality Business
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by Melinda Ratkai
15 December 2025Hotelschool The HagueCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Centara Reveals Strong ESG Progress as it Accelerates Long-Term Sustainability Strategy and Reinforces Position as a Responsible Tourism Leader
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Centara Reveals Strong ESG Progress as it Accelerates Long-Term Sustainability Strategy and Reinforces Position as a Responsible Tourism Leader

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, announces significant progress across its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) pillars, reaffirming its commitment to driving sustainable tourism and elevating Thailand’s hospitality...

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Centara Reveals Strong ESG Progress as it Accelerates Long-Term Sustainability Strategy and Reinforces Position as a Responsible Tourism Leader27 November 2025CentaraCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Centara Reveals Strong ESG Progress as it Accelerates Long-Term Sustainability Strategy and Reinforces Position as a Responsible Tourism Leader
Coast Hotels Supports British Columbia Charities with Funds Raised from 23rd Annual Golf Classic
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Coast Hotels Supports British Columbia Charities with Funds Raised from 23rd Annual Golf Classic

Coast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, hosted the 23rd Annual Coast Hotels Shuhachi Naito Golf Classic in July of this year. This ...

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Coast Hotels Supports British Columbia Charities with Funds Raised from 23rd Annual Golf Classic26 November 2025Coast HotelsCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Coast Hotels Supports British Columbia Charities with Funds Raised from 23rd Annual Golf Classic
Accor Launches Australia’s First National Silly Sock Day to Support Women and Children Escaping Domestic Violence
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Accor Launches Australia’s First National Silly Sock Day to Support Women and Children Escaping Domestic Violence

Accor is proud to celebrate Australia’s first-ever National Silly Sock Day on 25 November 2025, a new annual initiative created in partnership with DV Collective to raise awareness and essential funds for women and children escaping domestic and fam...

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Accor Launches Australia’s First National Silly Sock Day to Support Women and Children Escaping Domestic Violence25 November 2025AccorCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Accor Launches Australia’s First National Silly Sock Day to Support Women and Children Escaping Domestic Violence
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Royalton Hotels & Resorts Outlines Comprehensive Support Plan for Jamaica’s Recovery

Royalton Hotels & Resorts has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to Jamaica through a comprehensive relief and support initiative designed to assist employees, nearby communities, and the broader tourism ecosystem following the impact of Hurric...

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Royalton Hotels & Resorts Outlines Comprehensive Support Plan for Jamaica’s Recovery25 November 2025Royalton Hotels & ResortsCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Raffe Hotels and Resorts Launches Malolo Lailai Community Trust in Fiji
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Raffe Hotels and Resorts Launches Malolo Lailai Community Trust in Fiji

Raffe Hotels & Resorts, the group behind Plantation Island Resort, Lomani Island Resort & Spa, and Fiji Gateway Hotel, has launched the Malolo Lailai Community Trust — a new initiative supporting and empowering surrounding communities in the region.

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Raffe Hotels and Resorts Launches Malolo Lailai Community Trust in Fiji25 November 2025Raffe Hotels & ResortsCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Three Sustainability Blind Spots You Can Tackle in 2026

By late 2025, most hotels have have done the visible work: LEDs, towel reuse, refillables, less plastic. But the biggest impacts may still sit out of sight in how we build, furnish, supply, and host. From a supplier’s lens (GCSTIMES), three blind sp...

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Three Sustainability Blind Spots You Can Tackle in 202619 November 2025GCS TIMES GROUP COMPANY LIMITEDCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Three Sustainability Blind Spots You Can Tackle in 2026
Novotel Becomes First Hospitality Brand to Join Seafood Task Force
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Novotel Becomes First Hospitality Brand to Join Seafood Task Force

Novotel, a leading global hotel brand with 600 hotels in 68 countries, has become the first hospitality brand to join the Seafood Task Force (STF).

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Novotel Becomes First Hospitality Brand to Join Seafood Task Force19 November 2025AccorCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming Partner with Ocean Conservancy for Second Annual Global Sound Waves Program
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Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming Partner with Ocean Conservancy for Second Annual Global Sound Waves Program

For the second consecutive year, Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming joined forces with nonprofit organization Ocean Conservancy for the Global Sound Waves joint sustainability program. This collaboration unites Hard Rock team members and co...

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Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming Partner with Ocean Conservancy for Second Annual Global Sound Waves Program18 November 2025Hard RockCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Sustainable tourism starts with sustainable stays, so what does this look like in practice?

Across the city, a number of hotels have implemented measures that reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency, and support local ecosystems. These properties illustrate the range of operational actions a hotel can take to advance sustainability.

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Sustainable tourism starts with sustainable stays, so what does this look like in practice?18 November 2025GCS TIMES GROUP COMPANY LIMITEDCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Sustainable tourism starts with sustainable stays, so what does this look like in practice?