The Routledge Handbook on Regenerative Tourism and Hospitality, co-edited by the author, challenges hospitality to account for natural and community systems before they fail, not after.
PATA and Content With Purpose have launched a free documentary series exploring sustainable, community-centered tourism across Asia Pacific, featuring destinations in Hawaii, Lao PDR, the Philippines, Thailand, and the Marianas.
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.
A Conrad New York Downtown executive outlines how sustainability drives competitive advantage through guest amenities, rooftop farming, community partnerships, and ESG data reporting via Hilton's LightStay platform.
RIU Hotels raised social investment to 5.13M euros in 2025, achieved 100% Ecostars certification across its 101-hotel portfolio, and sourced 90% of electricity from renewables.
IHG's Stay for Good campaign returns across 59 hotels in Australia and New Zealand in September 2026, donating $1 per room night to OzHarvest and KiwiHarvest after surpassing one million meals delivered.
EEG launched the Emirates Hospitality Sustainability Alliance (EHSA) in Sharjah to unite UAE hospitality operators around collective sustainability action, knowledge sharing, and a future sector-specific sustainability standard.
Airbnb's $1M Washington State commitment funds national park nonprofits, Leave No Trace partnerships, and sustainable forestry projects, plus a volunteer incentive offering $100 in Airbnb credit.
GCSTIMES has completed a rooftop solar PV installation at its headquarters, expected to generate 351 kWh of clean electricity daily, equivalent to the annual consumption of 43 households.
IHCL, Tata Steel Foundation, and IHM Aurangabad delivered a 10-day culinary workshop for 20 tribal home cooks from 12 communities across 8 Indian states, with 70% women participants.
Research on Nepal's Khokana Newar community shows how the traditional Guthi self-governance system can anchor tourism in Indigenous values, balancing economic resilience with cultural preservation.
Opinion piece argues sustainability is now a quantifiable business advantage, with training, waste reduction, and authentic storytelling delivering measurable ROI across operations, revenue, and brand perception.
A new white paper examines three development scenarios for Chilean Patagonia, where 400,000 international visitors arrived in 2024, arguing for a stewardship model over volume-driven growth.
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.
Elong Hotel Technology Group, operating 3,000+ hotels across China, commits to 100% cage-free egg sourcing by 2030 and expanded plant-based menus across its breakfast and F&B operations.
Sands China becomes the world's first hospitality and integrated resort operator to earn ISO 14001:2026 certification, covering all properties and backed by a 61% Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction since 2018.
Las Vegas Sands' $450,000 donation to The WASH Foundation brings total contributions to $6.5M since 2014, funding hygiene kits, water conservation grants in Macao and Singapore, and capacity-building programs.
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.
Lever China and Artyzen Hotel Group target 30% plant-based menu coverage across all Artyzen properties worldwide by end of 2027, starting with three Asia-Pacific locations.