UN Tourism, UN-Habitat, and UNESCO came together at the World Urban Forum to host a side event under the theme Urban Tourism: Policies and Governance for More Sustainable, Inclusive, Creative, and Resilient Cities.
For the first time, the UN Climate Change conference of the parties will welcome Tourism Ministers, placing the sector firmly within the COP29 Action Agenda and providing a high-level platform for dialogue – at the initiative and joint leadership of the State Tourism Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism).
Meet The Experts (MTE), the premier business conference for Viet Nam’s real estate and hospitality sectors, was held on 24 October 2024 in Ha Noi under the theme “Wellness Real Estate.” The biannual event brought together leaders from across the industry, including investors, hotel owners, management companies, design firms, and consultants. MTE fosters collaboration, provides actionable insights, and offers networking opportunities to help stakeholders capitalize on growth prospects and prepare for the next cycle in Viet Nam’s dynamic real estate and hospitality markets.
Hilton, a global leader in hospitality, reported the significant impact of its annual Travel with Purpose Week, a global week of community engagement among its nearly half a million team members around the world.
Two Meliá hotels in Vietnam and one in Thailand are taking their green goals to the next level with ambitious solar panel projects that have seen over 2,600 solar panels added to Meliá Vinpearl Cua Hoi Beach Resort and Meliá Vinpearl Cua Sot Beach Resort, both along Vietnam’s north central coast, and Meliá Phuket Mai Khao on the tropical island of Phuket.
The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), today unveiled findings from its Sustainability Acceleration Challenge, an industry-first global benchmarking initiative to evaluate the current state of business travel programs and the actions being taken by organizations to decarbonize them. The findings reveal that organizations have much work to do to accelerate the integration of practices if they are to materially reduce their business travel emissions, in line with corporate Net Zero targets by 2050.
UN Tourism has taken another significant step forward in streamlining the sector in the wider United Nations agenda with a new dataset on tourism employment and strengthened evidence to support achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, announced a strategic partnership with Anita Mendiratta Foundation (AMF) to provide funding for the Empower-Her Andhra Pradesh Sewing Project. The partnership aims to uplift women from over 18 villages in the state by equipping them with sewing skills to achieve sustainable income, independence, and empowerment.
Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, has announced the latest evolution of the partner-focused facet of its sustainability program, putting the needs of accommodations front and center by testing an improved pathway to third-party certification.
The Nature Positive Tourism Partnership (NPTP), made up of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), is addressing world leaders at the UN Biodiversity Summit (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, as it continues its drive to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.
Hockey’s next generation of superstars flocked to the Melbourne Sports Centre over the weekend, as part of the popular Adina Community Hockey Series. Over two action packed hours, the kids got to meet their hockey heroes and learn the skills and drills needed to master the game.
UN Tourism has announced the UN Tourism National Open Innovation Challenge, in partnership with France. This groundbreaking collaboration marks a significant milestone as it is the first time UN Tourism and the Government of France have joined forces to empower innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today announced a revamped Hotel Kitchen platform that will help hoteliers around the country prevent food waste, protect the environment by diverting food from landfills, and reduce operating costs.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the largest hotel association in the United States, and Procure Impact, a first-of-its kind B2B marketplace for products that support overlooked communities, today announced a major milestone in the implementation of their Dignity of Work Pledge.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced Nguyen Thao Van from VinUniversity, Vietnam, as the winner of the inaugural Investors’ Nest at its 24th WTTC Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia.
As COP29 approaches this November, HNtv INSIDERS sat down with Zoritsa Urosevic, Executive Director of UN Tourism and Willy Legrand, Professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management at IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany to discuss the inaugural UN Climate Change COP29 Thematic Day on Tourism.
Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), a leading sustainable consumer products company, Certified B Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation announced the launch of a new partnership pilot with hotel management company Crescent Hotels & Resorts. The two brands are working together to develop a Beyond Plastic™ Stay at a number of properties across the U.S., meeting the needs of eco-conscious travelers who are looking to reduce the environmental impact of their business and personal travel.
A new report published today highlights 40 mechanisms that could enable policymakers, Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and others to better distribute tourism’s benefits across local communities.
Organized by the Fundació Mallorca Turisme (Consell de Mallorca) with the support of UN Tourism, the 2024 meeting of the Network (INSTO) was held alongside the III Sustainable Destinations Summit. Welcoming more than 100 participants, the events featured thought leaders, academics, government officials, and development practitioners to address key issues surrounding the advancement of sustainable tourism worldwide.
Marriott International, Inc. (Marriott) today announced the launch of Connect Responsibly with Marriott Bonvoy Events (Connect Responsibly), a program designed to help meeting planners embed sustainability into their events at participating hotels in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio. Connect Responsibly plans to offer meetings and events customers access to detailed Meeting Impact Reports to measure the environmental impact of their events and select options to purchase carbon credits. The program is anticipated to go live at managed and franchised properties from participating brands globally by the end of October.