A Quick Look at The European Commission’s Sustainable EU Tourism – Shaping the Tourism of Tomorrow programme
Tourism is at a crossroads. How will European destinations manage growth while reducing environmental and social impact?
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Walk for Wellbeing reaches half a million milestone to support UK Hospitality
Nationwide movement Walk for Wellbeing has reached an incredible milestone this year, raising over half a million pounds for UK charity Hospitality Action since its launch in 2020.
Responsible Investing: Progress, Pitfalls and the Path Ahead
EHL Hospitality Business School held the third edition of the Sustainable Investment Forum in June 2025, focusing on shareholder engagement as an essential driver of sustainable strategies. This article shares insights on what responsible investing is, exploring today's challenges, potential solutions, as well as what the future could hold. Parts of the findings of this article were presented during the Forum.
Accor Wins World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Award for Supply Chain Decarbonization Program
Accor has won the World's Leading Climate Action Initiative category at the 2025 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) for the Group's high-impact supply chain decarbonization program.
Stepping into Sustainable Comfort with GCSTIMES Eco-Luxury Slippers
From the sun-drenched shores of the South to the refined tranquility of the North, a new wave of sustainable comfort is transforming the hospitality experience. Our eco-conscious slippers, crafted with soft, breathable cotton velour or pearl cotton uppers, and paired with naturally derived linen or sugarcane soles, are designed to make every guest feel perfectly at home, wherever they stay.
Hospitality Industry Launches Global Consultation on Sustainability Standards
The Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA), a global coalition whose members represent more than 50,000 hotels and £360 billion in hospitality and real-estate capital, today launched a worldwide consultation on the establishment of the first financially material sustainability accounting standards for the hotels and lodging sector.
A Quick Look at Penang Green Hotel Programme and its Green Hotel Programme
As a sustainable hotel supplier serving the global hospitality industry, we’re always curious about how different destinations are embracing sustainability. This time, we’re turning our focus to Southeast Asia and particularly, the inspiring work of the Penang Green Council (PGC) and its Green Hotel Programme in Malaysia.
Hilton Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Stays Across South East Asia
As World Sustainability Day approaches on 29 October, Hilton is reaffirming its commitment to redefining sustainable travel with impactful initiatives across South East Asia. From hosting carbon-neutral events to donating surplus food to local communities, Hilton hotels in the region are taking meaningful steps to reduce environmental impact while creating positive guest experiences.
Is Your Smart Thermostat Doing Too Much? Move Intelligence to the Cloud to Unlock AI and Predictive Capabilities
The hospitality industry has long embraced new energy management solutions (EMS) to improve efficiency while maintaining guest comfort. Smart thermostats, initially designed to monitor only for occupancy, have since evolved to provide even greater savings by integrating with check-in/check-out signals from the PMS.
By Jeff Johns, Global VP of EMS Business Development, Nomadix, Inc.
Do you believe that family-friendly hospitality and sustainability can thrive together?
Do you believe that family-friendly hospitality and sustainability can thrive together?
COP30 to Feature Tourism Thematic Days: Advancing Climate Action Through Collaboration and Regeneration
Following its historic inclusion in COP29 Action Agenda, tourism will once again take centre stage at the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Creative Cities of Tomorrow: Redefining Why Hospitality Must Become a Platform for Culture, Community, and Connection to Create Change
The future of hospitality is not about beds and breakfasts. It is about building ecosystems where culture, creativity, and community flourish through in person connection. Increasingly, the world’s most compelling destinations are not defined by their beaches or their skyline, but by the way they bring people together to learn, to create, and to belong and to connect.
By Daisy Angus, Visionary Founder & Creator, Oshom Bali
Ever thought about combining family fun with planet-friendly purpose?
70% of parents say they prioritise educational experiences when planning family trips (Zipdo). And when children take part in environmental education programmes, they don’t just learn, as they inspire their families to adopt more sustainable habits too.
Shaping Hospitality’s Next Chapter: How Rotana’s Vision is Guiding the Future of Investment
In the lead up to the Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World 2025, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai next week from 27-29 October, we asked several industry partners about what's next for hospitality investment in line with this year's event theme: "Where Vision Leads, Investment Follows."
By Philip Barnes, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) , Rotana
Now is near the end of 2025, and how is your sustainability journey progressing?
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on where the hospitality industry stands in its sustainability commitments. Let’s look back at insights from Booking.com’s 10th annual “Travel & Sustainability” report. The findings reveal a clear shift: travellers are more informed, intentional, and expect visible action.
Fixing Hotels’ Biggest Sustainability Blind Spot: Waste
Hotels have started making major progress on sustainability over the past decade. Energy efficiency and lately water conservation are now more of a standard practice, from LED retrofits to low-flow fixtures and advanced HVAC systems. Yet one of the industry’s biggest sustainability challenges remains stuck in the shadows: waste.
By Greg Poirier, MBA, Global Director, Hospitality Certification Programs, Audubon International
UN Tourism, TUI Care Foundation and University of Cambridge Launch “Tourism Food for Good” to Transform Food Systems in Tourism
Ahead of World Food Day, UN Tourism, TUI Care Foundation and the Centre for Resilience and Sustainable Development (CRSD) of the University of Cambridge, have launched Tourism Food for Good, a new global initiative to co-create sustainable and circular food systems across the tourism value chain.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts announces first Low Carbon Pioneer hotel in Asia
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced a milestone in its sustainability journey, with Holiday Inn Express Singapore Clarke Quay becoming the first IHG hotel in Asia to join IHG’s Low Carbon Pioneer hotel programme. IHG’s Low Carbon Pioneers is a growing global community of IHG properties that are energy efficient, have no fossil fuels combusted on-site* and are backed by renewable energy.
A Quick Look at Government-Led Sustainability Programs in Tourism
Around the world, governments are taking the lead in driving sustainability within the tourism and hospitality industry — setting standards, rewarding innovation, and shaping a greener future for travel.
Mövenpick Celebrates 10 Years of Kilo of Kindness
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts proudly launches the 10th edition of its global charity initiative, Kilo of Kindness, marking a decade of generosity that has transformed communities across the world. From 13 October to 14 November 2025, more than 70 Mövenpick hotels and resorts in almost 30 countries will unite to support local charity partners, inviting guests, Heartists®, and neighbours to donate food, clothing, educational supplies, and other essential items.