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Providing Hospitality and Hope: Hilton Partners with American Express and 211 LA to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Victims

For more than 100 years, Hilton has believed in the power of hospitality to be a transformative force for good. With that belief in mind and its deep ties to the Los Angeles community – encompassing 70 years of history, including 40 years as the company’s headquarters – Hilton was proud to partner with American Express to support Angelinos impacted by the recent devastating wildfires by donating 20,000 hotel room nights to families in need of temporary accommodations.

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Los Angeles, California, United States
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Building (And Renovating) for the Future: Lessons from Another Year of ESG

At the end of last year, Highgate Hotels reached our goal to have 150 third-party eco-certified hotels by 2024. We also published our latest environmental and social governance (ESG) report, which details forward-thinking initiatives involving green concrete, reforestation and regenerative agriculture, and using leftover cooking oil for sustainable aviation fuel production.

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By Paul McElroy, Executive Vice President, Highgate, Highgate Hotels, L.P.
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First free-to-access climate training programme for destinations launches

A new climate action training programme for destinations has been launched by sustainable tourism non-profit, the Travel Foundation, in partnership with Expedia Group. ‘Destination Climate Champions’ is the first climate action training course that is free to access for those working in Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) and National Tourism Organisations (NTOs), thanks to generous sponsorship from Expedia Group.

Travel Forward
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Babylonstoren in South Africa as the Pinnacle of Regenerative Tourism - Part Two

In this second half of the interview with Dalené Claassens, Hotel General Manager at Babylonstoren, a rural resort located near Paarl, South Africa within the Cape Winelands vinicultural region, we take a closer look at some of the key onsite features that make this property both a one-of-a-kind destination for any traveler and a world leader in regenerative tourism. Indeed, delivering a truly unforgettable guest experience at this caliber is wholly dependent on all the various agricultural, immersive culinary and wellness programs that are on offer for visitors.

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By Adam Mogelonsky, Partner, Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited
Franschhoek, South Africa
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Opinion Article

Meeting the Moment: How Sustainability Data Is Reshaping Corporate Travel

As the year 2025 unfolds, the business events sector—encompassing corporate travel, conferences, and other significant gatherings—finds itself at a critical juncture. The global imperative to address climate change and social equity has shifted market dynamics, compelling hotels and venues to provide ever more detailed sustainability data in response to corporate Requests for Proposals (RFPs). This “new normal” places higher expectations on hospitality providers to demonstrate robust environmental policies, socially responsible practices, and transparent reporting.

By Henri Roelings, Founder, Hospitality Net
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Top 8 sustainability trends impacting business travel in 2025

New reporting requirements will oblige companies to pay closer attention to their sustainability data and goals and the disclosure of their annual progress. With more transparency will come a greater expectation for business travel to play its part in addressing climate change. Less talk and more action will be needed to avoid accusations of greenwashing.

Olivia Ruggles-Brise
By Olivia Ruggles-Brise, Vice President of Sustainability, BCD Travel
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Babylonstoren in South Africa as the Pinnacle of Regenerative Tourism - Part One| By Adam Mogelonsky

True hospitality is a story of people, the lands they live on, the foods they eat, the activities they do day in, day out, and all the cultural nuances that make life so joyous. Hospitality is also about giving back and stewarding the larger community, leaving the land better off for all stakeholders rather than a merely extractive enterprise catering to only travelers.

Adam Mogelonsky
By Adam Mogelonsky, Partner, Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited
Franschhoek, South Africa
Opinion Article

How AI is Revolutionizing Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry: A Holistic Approach to Empower Communities and Enhance Guest Experiences

The hospitality industry is at a pivotal moment, balancing the urgent need for sustainability with the demands of an increasingly conscientious traveler. Today’s guests seek more than token gestures like reusing towels and linens; they demand genuine, impactful sustainability initiatives that align with their values. Enter artificial intelligence (AI) – a transformative force capable of propelling the industry toward a future where environmental responsibility, community engagement, and unparalleled guest experiences coalesce.

Are Morch
By Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach for Hotels, Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach
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Navigating Sustainability Together: Accor's Partnership with Energy Observer

Accor's partnership with Energy Observer, the world’s first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission vessel, reflects our commitment to sustainable hospitality. The Group has also invested in Energy Observer’s development branch, EODev, to explore technologies that develop innovative energy solutions for the hotel of the future, aiming to reduce our carbon footprint.

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