Essendi cuts emissions by 20% as it completes its first sustainability roadmap
The hotel group achieved its targets through AI-powered food waste tools, operational efficiency improvements, and environmental certifications across 535 hotels.
Press Releases
HOSPA to host return of The Great Green Balloon Debate at The Clermont Charing Cross
HOSPA's annual sustainability debate returns May 12 at The Clermont London with 12 speakers competing in a unique balloon debate format to champion different environmental and social issues.
Centara Demonstrates Strong Sustainability Perceptions Among Thailand’s Brands, Reinforcing Trust Through Long-Term ESG Commitment
Centara ranked among Thailand's top brands for sustainability perception in Brand Finance's 2026 index, placing third in environmental and second in social/governance categories among Thai hotels.
IHG Hotels & Resorts and OzHarvest surpass one million meals milestone
The hotel group has partnered with the food rescue organization since 2018, combining food rescue with hospitality training programs.
GBTA Welcomes New EU Measurement Framework for Transport Emissions
The regulation creates a standardized methodology for calculating transport emissions, addressing the current fragmentation where 70% of companies track travel emissions using inconsistent methods.
Radisson Hotel Group leads with Verified Net Zero hotels and highlights Think People, Community, and Planet actions in its 2025 Responsible Business Report
The Group achieved 23% emissions reduction while growing its portfolio 20%, and launched first Verified Net Zero hotels in Manchester and Oslo.
Royalton Hotels & Resorts pledges a sustainable future with full program implementation by 2030
The all-inclusive resort chain will implement sustainability standards across 24+ properties by 2030, having already eliminated 10 million plastic bottles and avoided 13,642 tons of CO₂ emissions.
Banyan Group Releases 2025 Sustainability Report, Marking 20 Years of Reporting and 100-Property Milestone
Banyan Group's 20th annual report highlights reaching 100 properties while reducing GHG emissions by 1.4% and waste by 13% in 2025.
Who Drives Hotel Sustainability? Mapping Stakeholder Roles in Environmental Management
Hong Kong PolyU researchers develop framework mapping stakeholder roles in hotel environmental management, finding owners hindered by costs while employees need more training.
Booking.com’s Latest Travel and Sustainability Research Reveals Unexpected Generational Paradox
The study of 32,500 travelers reveals older generations take more concrete sustainable actions despite younger travelers expressing stronger environmental intentions.
People Who Inspire: Anantara Celebrates World Heritage Day by Honouring the Cultural Custodians Protecting the World’s Storied Landmarks
Anantara showcases three cultural custodians at heritage properties in Cambodia, Hungary, and Italy who bring historical sites to life through personalized guest experiences.
Business Travel Leaders and Policymakers Discuss Forthcoming EU Initiatives on Sustainable Travel
GBTA hosted EU policymakers to discuss how the €400bn business travel sector can support Europe's sustainable tourism strategy and rail ticketing reforms.
Tourism Leaders Convene on Zero Waste Day to Launch Global “Recipe of Change”
Fifteen major hospitality companies serving 600M+ guests annually commit to halving food waste by 2030 through UN-backed initiative.
Applications open for 2026 Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards
The ninth annual awards program focuses on regenerative, smart and resilient cultural tourism with applications due May 15, 2026.
EEA Partners with Con-ServeTM ESG data intelligence platform
The partnership will enable hospitality businesses to access ISO-compliant sustainability data and industry benchmarking for ESG compliance.
Sea turtle hatching at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru for the first time in more than a decade
Olive Ridley turtle eggs laid in January hatched after nearly a decade absence, highlighting the resort's 20-year Marine Lab conservation program.
Dusit Hotels and Resorts joins GSTC in support of sustainable hospitality worldwide
The Thai hotel group's 290-property portfolio joins GSTC as part of its Tree of Life sustainability program aligned with UN SDGs.
Better together: The SRA’s sustainability insights report shows hospitality is rising to global challenges through collaborative action
The SRA's three-volume report covers sustainability initiatives across 43 countries, emphasizing local solutions to global challenges through community collaboration.
MGM Resorts’ Community Water Investment Now Saving 7 Million Gallons Annually at Employee Homes
MGM Resorts' $500,000 employee rebate program with Southern Nevada Water Authority achieves 7 million gallons in annual household water savings.
Verified Net Zero Hotels scale from pilot to program as Radisson Hotel Group targets 100 by 2030
Radisson expands its verified net zero program from 2 pilot hotels to 100 by 2030, with TÜV Rheinland verification and phased rollout starting in Norway.