From Theory to Practice: How Hotels Apply the Third Place Concept
Three hotel brands, Ace Hotel, CitizenM, and 21c Museum Hotel, show how opening public spaces to locals and non-guests drives repeat visits and deeper community ties.
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Las Vegas Sands Continues its Commitment to Ending Youth Homelessness in Nevada with a $300,000 Donation to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
Las Vegas Sands donates $300,000 to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, bringing total contributions to $3.2M since 2014, funding shelter expansion, capacity-building, and statewide advocacy.
Hilton Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters to Open Doors of Opportunity Across America
Hilton and the Hilton Global Foundation are donating 250 million Hilton Honors Points to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, with 10,000+ mentoring moments planned across six U.S. cities starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
Las Vegas Sands Donates $150,000 to The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas for a Workforce Development Program Supporting Housing-Insecure Youth
Las Vegas Sands contributed $150,000 to The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas to fund a mobile coffee truck employment program providing job training and housing pathways for 20 housing-insecure youth ages 18-24.
From Relief to Resilience: Marriott International’s Commitment to Students and Families in the Wake of Los Angeles Wildfires
Marriott International details its Los Angeles wildfire response, including 12,000 meals distributed, $245,000 in associate relief, and $1M in donated goods, alongside ongoing community celebrations for displaced and unhoused students.
Accor and Inspired By KM launch "ibis unlocked" to support young people furthest from employment towards new opportunities
Accor and Kylian Mbappé's charity IBKM launch "ibis unlocked" in Brazil, France, Morocco, and Thailand, targeting NEET youth with digital training, NGO support, and hotel immersion experiences across ibis's 2,500+ properties.
Hyatt Reaches Global RiseHY Goal, Surpassing 10,000 Hires and Progressing Toward 15,000 Hires by the End of 2028
Hyatt's RiseHY program has hired 12,000 Opportunity Youth since 2018, surpassing its 10,000 target ahead of schedule, with a new goal of 15,000 hires by end of 2028.
Rethinking Sustainable Hotel Growth in Emerging Destinations
The piece argues hotels must move beyond "extractive hospitality" by integrating local vendors and communities as economic partners rather than excluding them from tourism spaces.
How does RIU Hotels drive global sustainability with the presentation of 'Proudly Committed' in Argentina?
RIU Hotels presented its 'Proudly Committed' sustainability strategy in Buenos Aires, reporting nearly $20M in social investment over six years, with Argentina accounting for 60% of the chain's LATAM revenue.
Regenerative Hospitality: From Sustainability to Regeneration
The industry is evolving beyond sustainability to regenerative hospitality, which actively restores ecosystems and communities rather than just minimizing harm.
Marriott International Raises $8M+ for Children's Miracle Network, Benefitting Local Children's Hospitals
Marriott raised a record $8.4M in 2025 and achieved its first $1M CAD milestone in Canada, bringing total CMN support to $178M over 43 years.
Royalton Hotels & Resorts pledges a sustainable future with full program implementation by 2030
The all-inclusive resort chain will implement sustainability standards across 24+ properties by 2030, having already eliminated 10 million plastic bottles and avoided 13,642 tons of CO₂ emissions.
Banyan Group Releases 2025 Sustainability Report, Marking 20 Years of Reporting and 100-Property Milestone
Banyan Group's 20th annual report highlights reaching 100 properties while reducing GHG emissions by 1.4% and waste by 13% in 2025.
Luxury evolution - Why people are determining the future of the hotelscape
The Headland hotel in Cornwall demonstrates how prioritizing employee development and community engagement creates authentic luxury experiences that drive record revenues.
By Ryan Haynes, Director/Lead Consultant, Hoteliers' Voice Podcast/ Haynes MarComs Ltd
Building Purpose-Driven Hospitality with Technology: Insights from Marc Laros, CTO at The Usual Hotels
Marc Laros discusses The Usual Hotels' plan to scale to 20 properties across Europe while embedding AI and sustainability into every operational decision.
Jessica Gillingham in conversation with Marc Laros
Dusit Hotels and Resorts joins GSTC in support of sustainable hospitality worldwide
The Thai hotel group's 290-property portfolio joins GSTC as part of its Tree of Life sustainability program aligned with UN SDGs.
MGM Resorts’ Community Water Investment Now Saving 7 Million Gallons Annually at Employee Homes
MGM Resorts' $500,000 employee rebate program with Southern Nevada Water Authority achieves 7 million gallons in annual household water savings.
Hard Rock Heals Foundation Donates $400,000 to Jamaica's Promise for Hurricane Melissa Relief
The $400,000 donation will support housing and infrastructure repair through Jamaica's Promise following the Category 5 storm that caused $9 billion in damages.
How is RIU Hotels supporting children in Ireland through its partnership with Barnardos?
RIU will fund early childhood and family support programs in Dublin's vulnerable communities through a structured three-year partnership starting February 2026.
The HOTEL Yearbook 2026 explores “The Regenerative Question – What Hospitality Must Become”
The publication features 25 global experts examining how hospitality can shift from extractive to regenerative practices that actively support community and environmental health.