Radisson Hotel Group adds four Radisson Blu properties in Stockholm and Copenhagen to its Verified Net Zero portfolio, bringing the total to nine hotels across the Nordics and UK toward a 2030 target of 100.
RIU Hotels & Resorts has joined The Code UK, extending its child protection framework to a fifth country after 13+ years of global membership and Top Member status in Spain and Mexico.
ETC, ECTN, Europa Nostra and NECSTouR announced the 2026 winners across six categories, chosen from 72 entries, at a ceremony in Skiathos on 24 September 2026.
Hilton's new optional clean energy prototype for Home2 Suites targets 30% higher energy efficiency and up to 40% lower annual energy costs, with zero operational emissions, for U.S. owners and developers.
Suan Dusit Arun, Bangkok's largest public rooftop park atop Dusit Central Park, attracted over 951,000 visitors in its first year while recording measurable cooling, air quality, and stormwater benefits.
The EU's PPWR (Regulation 2025/40) takes effect from August 2026, requiring hotels to eliminate PFAS in food-contact packaging and prepare for broader recyclability and reuse mandates from 2030.
Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement have launched a practical guide for Associations and PCOs, addressing the gap where 66% see sustainability as a priority but fewer than 34% have embedded it into operations.
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.