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Business Insights: Are green getaways motivating holiday parks to be more sustainable?

Visiting a holiday park, ranging from lodge parks to caravan parks or glamping yurts, is a favoured holiday choice for the UK domestic market. Estimating the market size for UK holiday parks is complex due to overlapping categories. However, Mintel estimates the holiday centres and parks segment revenue to be valued at £3.5bn in 2024 – a 20% growth from pre-pandemic levels. In 2023, there were 4,754 holiday parks and campsites operating in the UK, accounting for 320,901 pitches, with the highest number in South West England. The sector further supports c. 230,000 full time jobs across the UK.

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By Lily Clark and Toby Radcliffe
United Kingdom
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All Child and RIU collaborate in the United Kingdom

RIU Hotels & Resorts goes one step further in its commitment to its communities, announcing its first social collaboration in the United Kingdom together with the charity All-Child. The hotel chain will support their Impact Programme, which is designed and delivered by specialised professionals known as Link Workers. These professionals play a vital role building a trusted relationship with vulnerable children and young people, and being the link with their families, schools and the community, guaranteeing personalised and ongoing support. This initiative is part of the Impact Programme's delivered in South Westminster, London, which has also been home to the Riu Plaza London Victoria hotel since 2023.

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United Kingdom
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Beyond Green Welcomes Ten New and Returning Member Properties

Beyond Green, a global portfolio of some of planet Earth’s most sustainable accommodations, is pleased to announce the addition of ten new and returning member properties to its global portfolio between April 1 and June 30, 2025. This considered and strategic expansion demonstrates the brand’s continued growth, including its inaugural properties in Sweden and Mozambique.

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From Strategy to Standards: A New Era of Accountability in Tourism Sustainability

We are seeing a clear and growing commitment from major hotel groups, such as Ascott, Mandarin Oriental, Best Western Hotels, Barcelo, and others, that are continuing to advance their sustainability agendas, regardless of regulatory pressure. These companies understand that sustainability is no longer a trend or a nice-to-have; it's a business imperative.

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View by Randy Durband, CEO, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)
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Hidden Tech, Visible Impact: Hotel Landscapes Reimagined

Hotel outdoor spaces are no longer an afterthought; they are now central to the guest experience. These sophisticated extensions of the hotel brand must deliver on aesthetics, efficiency, and sustainability. The key is fusing landscape architecture with smart technology to create memorable, resilient environments. This involves creating living systems that adapt to seasons, guest flows, and environmental conditions. To delve deeper, Shiji Insights spoke with landscape architect Victoria Cobeña. Her forward-thinking work blends natural beauty with hidden tech, revealing how hotels can transform outdoor assets into powerful drivers of value.

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From Compliance to Commitment: Why Hospitality Must Lead with Regeneration, Not Regulation

The delay to the CSRD may offer temporary regulatory breathing space, but it also exposes a deeper truth: sustainability in hospitality and tourism cannot and must not be contingent on government stipulations. If our industry's environmental strategy remains reactive, led only by legal obligation, we risk falling behind both planetary urgency, public expectation and YES, opportunities for regenerative profitability that impact not only our businesses but the local society and environment.

Ioannis S. Pantelidis
View by Ioannis S. Pantelidis, PhD, FIH, CMBE, SFHEA, Head of Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Ulster University
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Reimagining the Guest Experience Through Sustainability in the UAE

In the world of hospitality, sustainability is frequently discussed in terms of technology and operations such as LED lighting, water-saving systems, and local produce. These are meaningful steps, and many hotels across the Emirates have successfully adopted them. However, sustainability isn’t just a feature or a checklist; It is a mindset, and one that should be experienced by guests, not just practiced behind the scenes.

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By Nicolas Chammaa, General Manager, Rotana
United Arab Emirates
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Willy Legrand
Willy Legrand, Professor, IU International University of Applied Sciences Germany, IU International University of Applied Sciences

“Facing sustainability deprioritization?” I think the concern is justified since a large section of the hospitality sector has traditionally operated on a ‘compliance-first’ approach when it comes down to sustainability commitments.

Ioannis S. Pantelidis
Ioannis S. Pantelidis, PhD, FIH, CMBE, SFHEA, Head of Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Ulster University

The delay to the CSRD may offer temporary regulatory breathing space, but it highlights a deeper truth: sustainability in hospitality and tourism must not depend solely on government mandates. If our industry remains reactive, driven only by compliance, we risk falling environmentally, socially, and economically behind.

Melinda Ratkai
Melinda Ratkai, Dr. Professor of Hospitality Business, Hotelschool The Hague

Indeed, there is a real risk that goals driven by political ambition, political agenda in the best sense of the word, may be deprioritised. I recently wrote a piece titled "Where Do We Stand Now?" to better understand the current state of play.

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The definition of luxury has evolved. For today’s discerning travellers, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, it’s no longer about just impeccable service. It's about an experience that resonates with their values. And one of their core values? Sustainability. A striking 81% of global travellers (according to Booking.com) say sustainable travel is important to them, and many are willing to pay a premium for it.

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Ojai Valley Inn Achieves Audubon International Green Hospitality Certification

Audubon International – the environmentally focused non-profit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play – announces that Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai, Calif., has achieved Green Hospitality Platinum-level Certification, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of environmental best practices for lodging destinations, restaurants, and spas worldwide.

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Ojai, California, United States
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Hotel Group Essendi Strengthens ESG Efforts with Collaboration with Workplace Pride

Essendi, a leading hotel owner and operator in Europe, announced a strategic partnership with Workplace Pride, a global nonprofit organization committed to greater LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace, during Pride Amsterdam 2025. The partnership will be officially formalized during the tenth annual INK goes PINK party at INK Hotel Amsterdam, one of Essendi's hotels. With this, Essendi underscores its continued commitment to inclusion and diversity within the hospitality sector in Western Europe.

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The Netherlands
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Palladium Cares Introduces First European Training Centres and New Biodiversity Projects on Second Anniversary

Palladium Cares, the identity that encompasses all of Palladium Hotel Group's Corporate Social Responsibility projects, is celebrating its second anniversary. The company is consolidating its commitment through four pillars of action: Our People, Our Community, Our Planet and Our Company. The final pillar has always been at the centre of everything, but now takes on its own identity, highlighting the integration of sustainability into the corporate structure.

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