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.
At Accor, we remain steadfast in our commitment to nurturing healthier and more responsible food habits across our 10,000+ bars and restaurants. Food & Beverage operations account for 17% of our carbon footprint, 40% of our water usage, and 80% of our biodiversity impact. To address these challenges, we focus on three priorities: responsible sourcing, reducing food waste, and transforming culinary offerings.
In a major step towards its mission to create a better world for travel, the Hilton Global Foundation announced today a record $5.3 million commitment towards 16 nonprofit organizations working to combat poverty, foster career development opportunities and protect the destinations where we live, work, and travel.
PONANT's 2023 Sustainability Report reveals significant strides on its commitment to redefine tourism. From pioneering eco-friendly innovations to tangible reductions in its environmental footprint, PONANT is trying to push boundaries and setting new standards for meaningful and more sustainable travel.
RIU Hotels & Resorts continues to move forward with the Proudly Committed strategy after the circular economy plans in place at its hotels in the Balearic Islands have been certified by AENOR. The Riu Playa Park, Riu Concordia, Riu Bravo, Riu Festival and Riu San Francisco in Playa de Palma, as well as the Riu La Mola in Formentera, have received this certification.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the launch of its 2024 Kilo of Kindness initiative. For over 70 years, Mövenpick has been anchored in the spirit of generosity, and this year, more than 75 hotels and resorts across 30 countries will come together to support their local communities through meaningful acts of kindness.
Beyond Green – a global portfolio of some of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels, resorts, and lodges – has announced the addition of seven new members. These properties, spanning Africa, Europe, and Latin America, are committed to adhering to more than 50 sustainability indicators aligned with global standards and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
With the global tourism sector shifting towards greater sustainability, the meetings at the Organization’s Madrid headquarters advanced work around effective governance and harmonized measurement and monitoring.