Sustainability Q&A: GCSTIMES Certifications, Accreditations & External Initiatives
GCSTIMES details its sustainability credentials including EcoVadis assessment, multiple ISO certifications, and UN Global Compact participation.
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Expanding the Definition and Applicability of Sustainability: Trends and Challenges
The article outlines practical sustainability strategies for hotels including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and local sourcing while addressing implementation challenges and costs.
By Robert O’Halloran, Professor Director, School of Hospitality Leadership, East Carolina University
The Ever-Growing Importance of Certifications in Hospitality
EHL student research reveals 83% of travelers value sustainable travel, but guests often don't recognize certification logos despite appreciating underlying eco-practices.
Long-haul travellers increasingly prioritise greener, off-beat and locally immersive trips to Europe
Survey of 3,000 travelers across six markets shows growing preference for greener transport, local experiences, and off-peak timing when visiting Europe.
Sustainability Q&A: GCSTIMES ESG Strategy, Policy & Governance (Part 2/2)
GCSTIMES outlines its ESG governance framework with dedicated leadership roles and supplier compliance requirements.
How is RIU Hotels supporting children in Ireland through its partnership with Barnardos?
RIU will fund early childhood and family support programs in Dublin's vulnerable communities through a structured three-year partnership starting February 2026.
Sustainability Q&A: GCSTIMES ESG Strategy, Policy & Governance (Part 1/2)
GCSTIMES outlines its four-pillar ESG framework covering climate action, sustainable innovation, green supply chain management and social responsibility.
The Regenerative Question: A Conversation with Willy Legrand at ITB Berlin
Dr. Willy Legrand discusses why 40 years of sustainability frameworks have failed to prevent environmental decline and explores regenerative tourism as a transformative alternative.
Major Hotel Groups Ranked on Plant-Forward Policies as Climate Strategy
Scope Three Action ranked major hotel chains on plant-based food policies, with Accor and Radisson leading while most groups lack measurable commitments.
ITB 2026 Recap: Regenerative by design – Stories from Practitioners
Panel explores how tourism businesses can shift from growth-focused to ecosystem-health focused models, with community-led stewardship replacing reactive destination management.
ITB 2026 Recap: Regenerative Mindset – A Battle of the Systems
Panel discussion challenges tourism's incremental sustainability approach, advocating for complete industry reorientation toward regenerative practices.
AHLA Brings Industry Leaders Together to Accelerate Responsible Growth
AHLA's fourth annual summit combined sustainability and F&B committees for the first time, honoring award winners and sharing practical resources for reducing operational costs.
The HOTEL Yearbook 2026 explores “The Regenerative Question – What Hospitality Must Become”
The publication features 25 global experts examining how hospitality can shift from extractive to regenerative practices that actively support community and environmental health.
How is RIU Hotels driving child education in the Bahamas and Jamaica through its Proudly Committed strategy?
RIU partners with local organizations to provide literacy, STEM, and nutrition programs for 270+ children across Grant's Town Nassau and Montego Bay centers.
Travalyst accelerates the development of the Data Hub six months after launch
Amadeus partnership through Tech4Impact program enabled native mobile app development for offline sustainability data capture by small accommodation providers.
UN Tourism opens call for Best Tourism Villages 2026
The program has grown to 319 rural destinations across 65 countries since 2021, with applications for 2026 recognition due June 9.
Cultural Stewardship as a Clear Path for Sustained Hotel Asset Growth
Sustainability is a vital initiative for the entire travel industry. Right now, as the two of us are editing this article in late August 2025 and going through the example properties at the end, it’s been perhaps the hottest and driest summer to date in Toronto. Anomalous weather patterns like this are becoming increasingly common across the globe, and as such hotels will be increasingly pressed to do their part.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
From ESG Messaging to Mandatory Disclosure: the Growing Role of Hospitality Procurement
New UK sustainability standards make carbon reporting mandatory, with hotel procurement teams now responsible for tracking emissions from all purchased goods and services.
2026: The year to act on sustainable travel amid global pressures and rising costs
BCD launches integrated sustainability solution combining emissions tracking, carbon offsetting, and SAF purchasing to help corporate travel programs meet 2026 regulatory and stakeholder demands.
RIU Hotels reaffirms its commitment to fighting child exploitation across the Americas
RIU joins ECPAT organizations across US, Dominican Republic and Mexico, implementing training programs and policies to combat child exploitation in tourism.