The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveiled its latest report today, exploring the critical gap between travellers’ desire for sustainable options and their actual behaviour.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the AHLA Foundation, and the BHN Group/Northstar Travel Group announced today that the co-founders of Procure Impact, the B2B marketplace for products that support workers in overlooked communities, have been named this year’s recipients of the Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award.
In today’s fast-paced work environment, well-being has become more critical than ever. As life accelerates, the need to slow down is gaining momentum. In fact, Accor’s recent study, The New Quality of Time, reports that 73% of respondents want to slow down the pace of their lives1. The study goes on to show that society’s perception of time in general is evolving ౼ people are seeking moments to pause, engage in self-care and create balance, both in their personal lives and at work.
Six Senses has received the highest level of certification by Control Union – a certification body accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Six Senses properties* underwent an extensive audit by Control Union to verify their efforts in sustainability planning, reducing negative environmental impacts, enhancing cultural heritage, and maximizing social and economic benefits for surrounding communities.
In an era where we need our sustainability efforts to make a real, tangible impact, carbon pricing is overdue for an overhaul. Organizations can integrate carbon pricing into their business strategy to make economic growth compatible with climate action.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Bengaluru Outer Ring Road is the first hotel in Radisson Hotel Group’s global portfolio to be awarded the prestigious LEED Net Zero Carbon Certificate by the US Green Building Council.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is announcing a new campaign benefitting the American Red Cross relief efforts to help people impacted by the 2025 California wildfires. Choice Privileges members' donations to the Red Cross will now be eligible for a match from Choice Hotels of up to $25,000.
Preserving local communities and fostering meaningful connections are central to the Group. By cultivating strong relationships with local stakeholders, integrating Heartists® and aligning our operations with the unique needs and challenges of each community, we promote more responsible travel practices. This approach encourages our guests to experience a deeper, more authentic connection to the destinations they visit. For our team members, these efforts create opportunities to contribute positively to their own communities, often in partnership with organizations attuned to local needs, giving greater meaning to their daily work.
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming are continuing their commitment to fight human trafficking this National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and all through the year. The companies will expand their educational high school program focused on preventing online luring of minors to middle school curriculums, spotlight the crisis around Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women (MMIW) and continue other efforts to recognize human trafficking and take action.
To support residents who have been displaced from their homes or forced to evacuate by the wildfires, Airbnb.org is working with 211 LA, which serves Los Angeles County, to offer free, temporary housing. Stays are completely free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of Airbnb hosts — many of whom offer their home for free or at a discount through Airbnb.org.
In Vienna, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili held high-level meetings, reaffirming Austria’s important role in advancing sustainable tourism, including through having six of its villages as members of UN Tourism´s Best Tourism Village Programme and the region of Tyrol as one of the latest members of the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO).
Ho Chi Minh City, December 20, 2024 – After six months of preparation, HOTLIST 2024, one of Vietnam’s most prestigious events in the tourism industry, concluded with resounding success at Hotel Nikko Saigon on December 18th.
Following the launch of its three-year partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Novotel is working with Dift (formerly Captain Cause) and ALL, Accor’s loyalty program, to help guests and members actively support ocean conservation through purposeful points donations.
As a valued BLLA Vendor Partner, Hotels for Trees is playing a pivotal role in the boutique hospitality industry’s ongoing shift toward sustainability. Edwin Schaerlaeckens, the Tree Planting Officer and Regional Manager for North America at Hotels for Trees, offers key insights into the trends shaping this transformation and how boutique hotels are leading the charge.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has announced the issuance of its first Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), marking a major milestone in the company’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence.
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 The Lodge at Spruce Peak, the centerpiece of a sustainability-driven, all-seasons resort community in Stowe, Vermont, has achieved Green Lodging/Green Hospitality Platinum-level Certification.
The recently unveiled white paper 'Decarbonising Hotel Food Systems' provides a roadmap for the global hospitality industry to cut food-related emissions by 30% by 2030, potentially reducing up to 70 million tonnes of CO2 annually. The paper was produced by the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, the Sustainable Markets Initiative, and Systemiq. It underscores that hotels, representing 1% of all food production emissions and generating 3% of global food waste, can significantly influence the global food system by optimizing energy use and leveraging their procurement power.
The plan aims to halve the organization's carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by no later than 2050, while leveraging their wider network of global stakeholders to scale solutions
Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has passed a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainable hospitality with 30 of its properties earning the prestigious Green Growth 2050 Platinum certification. The achievement underscores the group's unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship across its operations in 56 countries.
The Taj Public Service Welfare Trust (TPSWT), established in December 2008 after the Mumbai terror attacks, marks 16 years of dedicated humanitarian support. Over the years, the Trust has addressed the needs of survivors and families affected by both man-made and natural disasters, while promoting the welfare of injured and disabled armed forces members. It also played a crucial role in supporting migrant workers and healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.