Slide Through the Palette: A New Take on Sustainable Leather Key Cards
GCSTIMES offers eco-conscious leather key cards made from plant-based fibers or recycled materials, designed as customizable brand touchpoints.
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Business Travel Leaders and Policymakers Discuss Forthcoming EU Initiatives on Sustainable Travel
GBTA hosted EU policymakers to discuss how the €400bn business travel sector can support Europe's sustainable tourism strategy and rail ticketing reforms.
A Closer Look at the Sustainable Hotel Key Cards
Hotels are replacing traditional plastic key cards with materials like wood, PLA, and plant-based leather to enhance guest touchpoints while reducing environmental impact.
Sustainability Q&A | Final Part: GCSTIMES Operations, Logistics & Customer Enablement
GCSTIMES outlines their sustainability initiatives including low-carbon logistics, waste reduction programs, renewable energy adoption, and customer support tools for environmental compliance.
The ABCs of ESG… with a Slight Twist on ‘G’
The article explores how hotels integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance principles into operations, emphasizing supply chain transparency.
From ESG to Leadership in Sustainability: The Next Challenge for Hospitality
The author argues that hospitality has mastered sustainability measurement but now faces the greater challenge of leading sustainable decision-making that shapes entire destinations.
By Jaime Hervás Muñoz-Torrero, Economics and Sustainability Pathway Coordinator, Les Roches-Marbella
Tourism Leaders Convene on Zero Waste Day to Launch Global “Recipe of Change”
Fifteen major hospitality companies serving 600M+ guests annually commit to halving food waste by 2030 through UN-backed initiative.
Beyond Sustainability: How restaurants can contribute to a regenerative future through wine
How restaurants are turning their wine lists into a powerful storytelling tool for regenerative farming and sustainable viticulture.
By Nicola Gryczka Kirsch, EHL Entrepreneur in Residence and Founder of The Regen Studio, EHL
Applications open for 2026 Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards
The ninth annual awards program focuses on regenerative, smart and resilient cultural tourism with applications due May 15, 2026.
EEA Partners with Con-ServeTM ESG data intelligence platform
The partnership will enable hospitality businesses to access ISO-compliant sustainability data and industry benchmarking for ESG compliance.
Sea turtle hatching at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru for the first time in more than a decade
Olive Ridley turtle eggs laid in January hatched after nearly a decade absence, highlighting the resort's 20-year Marine Lab conservation program.
Sustainability Q&A: GCSTIMES Products, Materials & Circular Economy
GCSTIMES outlines its systematic approach to reducing environmental impact through eco-design, sustainable packaging, energy efficiency, and circular economy programs.
Dusit Hotels and Resorts joins GSTC in support of sustainable hospitality worldwide
The Thai hotel group's 290-property portfolio joins GSTC as part of its Tree of Life sustainability program aligned with UN SDGs.
Better together: The SRA’s sustainability insights report shows hospitality is rising to global challenges through collaborative action
The SRA's three-volume report covers sustainability initiatives across 43 countries, emphasizing local solutions to global challenges through community collaboration.
MGM Resorts’ Community Water Investment Now Saving 7 Million Gallons Annually at Employee Homes
MGM Resorts' $500,000 employee rebate program with Southern Nevada Water Authority achieves 7 million gallons in annual household water savings.
Verified Net Zero Hotels scale from pilot to program as Radisson Hotel Group targets 100 by 2030
Radisson expands its verified net zero program from 2 pilot hotels to 100 by 2030, with TÜV Rheinland verification and phased rollout starting in Norway.
Understanding FSC Certification and GCSTIMES Commitment to Sustainable Hospitality Supply
GCSTIMES, an FSC-certified hospitality supplier, explains how Forest Stewardship Council certification ensures responsible forest management and supply chain transparency for hotel products.
SCP Hotels Expands Epic Experiences with Personalized, Nature-Led Journeys
SCP Hotels launches nature-focused experience programs at four properties, featuring sunrise paddleboarding in Oregon and volcanic exploration in Hawaii.
Point A Hotels Achieves Green Tourism Silver Accreditation Across Portfolio
The Silver certification covers all Point A properties except two recent openings, with sustainability credentials now driving 9% higher bookings and premium pricing.
Sustainability Q&A: GCSTIMES Climate Targets & Carbon Management
GCSTIMES targets 42% emissions reduction by 2030 and offers carbon footprint data to hotel customers through verified ISO 14064 reporting.