Sustainability

Connect, Curate, Customize: Teamwork and Technology Turn Outdoor Experiences into Unforgettable Adventures

As summer travel trends shift, one truth remains: the more personalized and immersive the experience, the more likely guests are to return. In today’s uncertain marketplace, travelers are booking later and staying for shorter periods, often Thursday through Sunday rather than a full week. With rising costs and global events weighing on decision-making, guests are opting for quick getaways — and looking for meaningful experiences to make the most of them.

Innovating Hospitality: The Financial and Environmental Case for Furniture-as-a-Service

For decades, linen rental services have been the quiet workhorse of hospitality—offering hotels operational efficiency, cost savings, and consistency across properties. What began as a smart solution has become a global standard. As the industry faces growing pressure to cut carbon, manage risk, and stay agile, one question is worth asking:

Nomadix Launches Energy Management Solution to Reduce Properties’ Operational Expenses and Enhance Sustainability

Nomadix® Inc​., bringing connected experiences to life, today announced its new Nomadix Energy Management Solution that addresses the market need to reduce operational costs and reach sustainability goals. The Nomadix solution is one of the lowest cost-of-ownership offerings on the market, while also achieving a quick return on investment (ROI).

Building the Sustainable Hospitality of Tomorrow: Insights from Thought Leaders, from Strategy to Actions

In today's ever-evolving hospitality industry, the emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives has never been more crucial. Recently, a round table discussion with Agnès Roquefort, Global Chief Development Officer, Luxury & Lifestyle, along with thought leaders André Heintz (TK), Vanguelis Panayotis (CEO, MKG Consulting & Hospitality ON) and Alice Vachet (Journalist and Host of L’Empreinte), shed light on how our focus on ESG is shaping our development and relationships with owners, and our commitment to sustainable practices and the tangible solutions for them.

EHL Innovation Rewind: Bernhard Bohnenberger on Mindful Luxury and the Invisible Power of Technology

Our conversation with Bernhard Bohnenberger, CEO and Co-founder of Discover Collection, took place during the EHL Open Innovation Summit in Lausanne. We spoke with him about the role of technology in luxury hospitality, how guest expectations are evolving, and why emotional connection should remain central to high-end travel. Drawing on his background with Six Senses and now the Discover Collection, Bernhard shared his vision for what he calls “Mindful Luxury” and how technology should support—never replace—the human experience.

Radisson Hotel Group builds on sustainability commitment with closed loop approach to amenities recycling

Radisson Hotel Group continues to drive its responsible business agenda with an innovative closed loop recycling approach to hotel bulk liquid amenities in key markets including India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. This wide-scale initiative is part of the Group’s broader commitment to reducing single-use plastic waste, supporting a circular and local economy, and providing sustainable stays to guests.

Marriott India strengthens the Green Commitment on World Environment Day 2025 Achieves Milestone of Planting 100,000 Trees

Marriott India proudly achieved its ambitious goal for World Environment Day 2025, a commitment to plant 100,000 trees across its extensive portfolio of over 150 hotels nationwide. This significant undertaking marked a powerful escalation of Marriott India's dedication to sustainability and ecological restoration, building upon the success of its previous environmental initiatives.

German Summer 2025 Travel Boom: Record Bookings Eclipse Climate Concerns

The German travel market is in great shape for the 2025 summer season, with demand for holiday travel bigger than ever. However, under the impact of a weak economy and rising prices, the consequences of climate change are increasingly being ignored. ITB Berlin, the World's Leading Travel Trade Show, puts the latest developments into perspective and focuses on the latest challenges and opportunities in the travel market.

EHL Innovation Rewind: Pierre-André Krüger on Blending Ancient Wisdom with Modern Hospitality

During the EHL Open Innovation Summit in Lausanne, we had the chance to sit down with Pierre-André Krüger, CEO and Founder of Nomad Lodges. Our conversation explored the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern hospitality, the importance of working closely with indigenous communities, and why he believes that real transformation begins when guests reconnect—with nature, with others, and with themselves.

EHL Innovation Rewind: Diane Binder on Redefining Sustainability, Regeneration, and the True Meaning of Luxury

During the EHL Open Innovation Summit, we sat down with Diane Binder to talk about the role of virtual reality, regeneration, and what real luxury means today. As Founder and CEO of Regenopolis and Co-founder of 700’000 heures Impact, Diane brings a unique lens that bridges sustainable development, hospitality, and systemic change. In our conversation, she shared why we need to move beyond metrics, how hospitality can become part of local ecosystems, and why the next era of travel will be defined by meaning, not just experience.

EHL Innovation Rewind: Sarah Marquis on Why the Future of Travel Must Be Felt, Not Engineered

While attending the EHL Open Innovation Summit in Lausanne, we met with Sarah Marquis, National Geographic Explorer, to talk about the future of travel and what makes it truly meaningful. In our conversation, she reflected on the importance of emotional connection, the irreplaceable value of walking, and how real travel is never about technology but about presence, feeling, and being part of the natural world.

Hilton Scales Up Green Ramadan Initiative in 2025, Achieves 26% Reduction in Plate Waste during the Holy Month

Hilton announced the results of its Green Ramadan 2025 initiative, revealing a 26% reduction in post-consumer plate waste during the holy month. The month-long effort helped avoid more than 2.6 tonnes of food waste, the equivalent of more than 6,000 meals – reinforcing Hilton’s commitment to reducing food waste across its hotels through consistent, measurable impact.

EHL Launches (Em)Power on: A Landmark Philanthropic Initiative to Shape the Future of Hospitality Education

EHL Hospitality Business School is proud to announce the launch of its five-year philanthropic initiative, (Em)Power on, designed to embed philanthropy at the heart of the institution’s mission. Aiming to raise 50 million Swiss Francs by 2030, the initiative will establish a sustainable endowment fund to provide scholarships, advance pioneering research, and drive strategic impact for the future of hospitality.

Novotel Celebrates One Year of Ocean Commitment and Sustainable Partnership with WWF

Ahead of World Ocean Day (8 June), Novotel proudly marks the first anniversary of its transformative three-year partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), reaffirming its commitment to protecting the wellbeing and longevity of the ocean with the launch of two new food policies: Novotel’s Sustainable Seafood Principles in partnership with WWF France and the launch of a pioneering global Plant Forward food ambition across 600 hotels.

Daniel Johnson Joins Hotels for Trees as Partnerships Officer - Technology

Hotels for Trees, a nonprofit organization advancing sustainability in the hospitality industry, today announces the appointment of Daniel Johnson as Partnerships Officer - Technology. Johnson, a seasoned hotel technology executive and cybersecurity expert, will play a key role in accelerating the organization’s mission of planting trees in exchange for reduced hotel room cleanings through smart technology integrations.

Ascott and CapitaLand Hope Foundation Partner with Save the Children to Empower 160 Children and Youths with Disabilities through S$400,000 Initiative

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), is advancing its disability inclusion efforts with a contribution of S$400,000 to global non-profit organisation Save the Children. This initiative is funded by CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF), the philanthropic arm of CapitaLand Group, under its CapitaLand AccessABLE Programme. The donation will support two programmes in Thailand and the United Kingdom, benefitting 160 children and youths with disabilities by equipping them with essential skills, confidence and opportunities to participate in social, educational and economic activities.