SCP Hotels Expands Epic Experiences with Personalized, Nature-Led Journeys
SCP Hotels launches nature-focused experience programs at four properties, featuring sunrise paddleboarding in Oregon and volcanic exploration in Hawaii.
Press Releases
Point A Hotels Achieves Green Tourism Silver Accreditation Across Portfolio
The Silver certification covers all Point A properties except two recent openings, with sustainability credentials now driving 9% higher bookings and premium pricing.
Long-haul travellers increasingly prioritise greener, off-beat and locally immersive trips to Europe
Survey of 3,000 travelers across six markets shows growing preference for greener transport, local experiences, and off-peak timing when visiting Europe.
How is RIU Hotels supporting children in Ireland through its partnership with Barnardos?
RIU will fund early childhood and family support programs in Dublin's vulnerable communities through a structured three-year partnership starting February 2026.
Major Hotel Groups Ranked on Plant-Forward Policies as Climate Strategy
Scope Three Action ranked major hotel chains on plant-based food policies, with Accor and Radisson leading while most groups lack measurable commitments.
ITB 2026 Recap: Regenerative by design – Stories from Practitioners
Panel explores how tourism businesses can shift from growth-focused to ecosystem-health focused models, with community-led stewardship replacing reactive destination management.
ITB 2026 Recap: Regenerative Mindset – A Battle of the Systems
Panel discussion challenges tourism's incremental sustainability approach, advocating for complete industry reorientation toward regenerative practices.
AHLA Brings Industry Leaders Together to Accelerate Responsible Growth
AHLA's fourth annual summit combined sustainability and F&B committees for the first time, honoring award winners and sharing practical resources for reducing operational costs.
The HOTEL Yearbook 2026 explores “The Regenerative Question – What Hospitality Must Become”
The publication features 25 global experts examining how hospitality can shift from extractive to regenerative practices that actively support community and environmental health.
How is RIU Hotels driving child education in the Bahamas and Jamaica through its Proudly Committed strategy?
RIU partners with local organizations to provide literacy, STEM, and nutrition programs for 270+ children across Grant's Town Nassau and Montego Bay centers.
Travalyst accelerates the development of the Data Hub six months after launch
Amadeus partnership through Tech4Impact program enabled native mobile app development for offline sustainability data capture by small accommodation providers.
UN Tourism opens call for Best Tourism Villages 2026
The program has grown to 319 rural destinations across 65 countries since 2021, with applications for 2026 recognition due June 9.
RIU Hotels reaffirms its commitment to fighting child exploitation across the Americas
RIU joins ECPAT organizations across US, Dominican Republic and Mexico, implementing training programs and policies to combat child exploitation in tourism.
U.S. Food Waste Pact Report Shows Less Food Being Wasted in Retail and Foodservice Sectors
Retail unsold food rates dropped 1.1% while foodservice waste efficiency improved 5.7%, with pilot programs achieving over 50% waste reduction.
Four Seasons Resort Lanai Introduces Zero-Waste, Resort Filtered Water Bottling System
The resort's closed loop system with Boomerang Water reduces carbon emissions by 95% per bottle and eliminates shipping through on-site bottling.
Relais & Châteaux Pursues Its Commitments in Harmony with All Life on Earth with Four New Projects in Partnership with UNESCO
Four Relais & Châteaux properties across continents launch UNESCO-backed sustainability projects focusing on indigenous ingredients, cultural preservation, and regenerative practices.
UN Tourism launches road map towards the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027
The initiative will be guided by member states through 2027 to position tourism as a transformative sector in global climate action and post-2030 development goals.
Centara Leads the Fight Against Climate Change in the Maldives
Centara's dual-resort Maldives property has generated 2.3M kWh of solar energy, recycled 22 tonnes of waste, and restored 350 coral fragments as part of company-wide net zero 2050 goals.
Travalyst initiative to drive industry-wide clarity on sustainability certifications ahead of the EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGT)
Travalyst updates its certification framework to help hotels and platforms prepare for EU regulations requiring verified sustainability claims by 2026.
With 78 Green Key-certified aparthotels, Adagio commits more than half of its network to sustainable urban hospitality
Adagio achieved 4% energy reduction and 5% water savings across certified properties, with results spanning 10 countries including UAE and Qatar.