From Hotel Check-In to Conference Hall: A Smarter Wooden Badge Experience
GCSTIMES promotes a wooden badge that doubles as a hotel key card and conference credential, made from responsibly sourced wood and customizable for branding.
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Less Waste, More Taste: Six Senses Joins the UNEP and UN Tourism “Recipe of Change”
Six Senses joins the UNEP and UN Tourism Recipe of Change initiative, committing to halve food waste by 2030 across all 27 properties through operational programs, on-site farming, and guest education.
How GCSTIMES Thinks About Greener Hotel Choices During Business Travel
GCSTIMES outlines its internal sustainable business travel guidelines, encouraging employees to prioritize GSTC-aligned certifications like Green Key and LEED, and to adopt eco-conscious habits during stays.
Proof, not promises: New report helps destinations navigate EU sustainability claims law
The September 2026 EU directive will require destinations to back all sustainability claims with verifiable evidence, ending narrative-led messaging.
From Ideas to Action: How GCSTIMES Approaches Lower-Carbon Business Travel
GCSTIMES shares its internal travel guide that prioritizes necessity evaluation, rail over air transport, and direct flights with SAF-supporting airlines.
Travel Forward launches global community to unite destinations and tourism businesses around shared challenges
The new membership community addresses climate risk, visitor pressure, and economic leakage through collaborative action between destinations and global travel businesses.
“Nature & Me” - A Subtle Shift in Sustainability Messaging
Research shows reframing sustainability messaging from "nature out there" to "your relationship with nature" drives stronger guest participation in eco-friendly choices.
By Dr. Leïla Rahmani, Visiting Professor, EHL
How to Choose Eco-Certified Hotels When Traveling
The guide explains how to identify genuinely sustainable hotels beyond marketing claims by checking recognized certifications, reading operational details, and reviewing guest experiences.
Eco-Certified Hotels Explained: What the Labels Mean
The guide covers seven major certifications including EarthCheck, Green Key, and EU Ecolabel, explaining their criteria and credibility factors.
Mega Events and Sustainable Accommodation: A Growing Consideration for Hospitality
World Athletics' guidance shows how major event organizers are incorporating sustainability criteria into hotel selection, focusing on certifications, location proximity, and operational practices.
From Philosophy to Touchpoints: Bringing Regenerative Hospitality to Life
GCSTIMES demonstrates how simple wooden amenities like keycards and coasters can replace plastic items while connecting guests to local culture and destination identity.
UN Tourism and The Bahamas spotlight innovation shaping the future of resilient tourism in the Caribbean
UN Tourism's first Caribbean innovation challenge awarded six startups developing solutions for ocean conservation, community tourism, and green tech.
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.
Essendi cuts emissions by 20% as it completes its first sustainability roadmap
The hotel group achieved its targets through AI-powered food waste tools, operational efficiency improvements, and environmental certifications across 535 hotels.
HOSPA to host return of The Great Green Balloon Debate at The Clermont Charing Cross
HOSPA's annual sustainability debate returns May 12 at The Clermont London with 12 speakers competing in a unique balloon debate format to champion different environmental and social issues.
Centara Demonstrates Strong Sustainability Perceptions Among Thailand’s Brands, Reinforcing Trust Through Long-Term ESG Commitment
Centara ranked among Thailand's top brands for sustainability perception in Brand Finance's 2026 index, placing third in environmental and second in social/governance categories among Thai hotels.
IHG Hotels & Resorts and OzHarvest surpass one million meals milestone
The hotel group has partnered with the food rescue organization since 2018, combining food rescue with hospitality training programs.
GBTA Welcomes New EU Measurement Framework for Transport Emissions
The regulation creates a standardized methodology for calculating transport emissions, addressing the current fragmentation where 70% of companies track travel emissions using inconsistent methods.
Radisson Hotel Group leads with Verified Net Zero hotels and highlights Think People, Community, and Planet actions in its 2025 Responsible Business Report
The Group achieved 23% emissions reduction while growing its portfolio 20%, and launched first Verified Net Zero hotels in Manchester and Oslo.
What Are Hotel Buffets Really Serving - Experience or Excess?
The author argues hotels should move from "theatrical abundance" to "intelligent abundance" in buffet design to reduce waste without compromising guest satisfaction.
By Nansy Kouroupi, Visiting Lecturer and Associate Researcher, Les Roches