Press Releases

Audubon International Green-Lights Esencia to Pursue Signature Platinum Certification

Reuben Brothers and Three Rules Capital proudly announce that 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 – has approved Esencia to pursue its highest accolade in environmental stewardship: the Signature Platinum Certification. Set on 2,000 acres of tropical natural beauty on Puerto Rico’s southwestern coast, Esencia is a new cosmopolitan coastal community that seamlessly integrates hotels, branded residences, and amenities across a sensitively designed master plan at Boquerón Bay in Cabo Rojo. In a rare endeavor, the Developers are pursuing certification for the entire development, positioning Esencia as the world’s largest Signature Platinum community by acreage.

Engaging Travellers to Embrace More Sustainable Behaviours: Insights and Strategies from Accor, Booking.com, and the University of Surrey

What motivates travellers to adopt sustainable behaviours? A new report co-produced by Accor, Booking.com and the University of Surrey delves into this question through an in-depth study. It includes 24 traveller interviews, the journey analysis of 22 additional travellers and rigorous lab-based behavioural research with 67 participants.

Providing Hospitality and Hope: Hilton Partners with American Express and 211 LA to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Victims

For more than 100 years, Hilton has believed in the power of hospitality to be a transformative force for good. With that belief in mind and its deep ties to the Los Angeles community – encompassing 70 years of history, including 40 years as the company’s headquarters – Hilton was proud to partner with American Express to support Angelinos impacted by the recent devastating wildfires by donating 20,000 hotel room nights to families in need of temporary accommodations.

First free-to-access climate training programme for destinations launches

A new climate action training programme for destinations has been launched by sustainable tourism non-profit, the Travel Foundation, in partnership with Expedia Group. ‘Destination Climate Champions’ is the first climate action training course that is free to access for those working in Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) and National Tourism Organisations (NTOs), thanks to generous sponsorship from Expedia Group.

Navigating Sustainability Together: Accor's Partnership with Energy Observer

Accor's partnership with Energy Observer, the world’s first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission vessel, reflects our commitment to sustainable hospitality. The Group has also invested in Energy Observer’s development branch, EODev, to explore technologies that develop innovative energy solutions for the hotel of the future, aiming to reduce our carbon footprint.