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.
Press Releases
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.
Sudamala Resorts Elevates Sustainable Tourism with Solar Power Integration and Coral Reef Restoration Programs
The 300 kWp solar system at Sudamala's Labuan Bajo resort reduces carbon emissions by 370,000 kg annually while supporting coral restoration efforts.
Nearly 70% of Hospitality Sector Now Committed to Use Only Cage-Free Eggs, New Industry Report Finds
Lever Foundation's scorecard shows 69% of Thailand's hotel rooms are covered by cage-free egg commitments, with six groups already completed transitions.
MGM Resorts Powers Up to 100% of Daytime Las Vegas Strip Electricity with Solar
The 115 MW Escape Solar and Storage Project doubles MGM's renewable capacity, combining with existing solar arrays to achieve 100% daytime renewable power across Vegas Strip properties.
Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming Sustain Commitment to Prevent Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry with New Global Initiatives and Expanded Programs
Hard Rock expands anti-trafficking programs with 143,510 trained team members, reaching 3.2 million students through education and adding 10 new properties to their intervention network.
American Hotel & Lodging Association Joins the U.S. Food Waste Pact
AHLA becomes the 30th signatory to the voluntary pact aimed at reducing the 10% of food waste that comes from lodging, equivalent to $17 billion annually.
100% of RIU’s hotels have the ECOSTARS certification, an important sustainability milestone
RIU becomes first hotel chain to certify 100% of properties with ECOSTARS, covering 98 hotels across 21 countries one year ahead of schedule.
Beyond Green Expands Global Impact with Five New Members and Consulting Integration
Beyond Green unified its consulting division and added five sustainability-focused properties across Malaysia, New York, and Portugal to strengthen its global impact platform.
U.S. Travel & Tourism Grows While Cutting Emissions, WTTC reveals
WTTC data shows U.S. tourism GDP grew 1.8% annually while emissions fell 1.7%, demonstrating successful economic-environmental decoupling.
Tourism Advances Climate Action at COP30 with Stronger Governance and Adaptation Focus
UN Tourism and Brazil's tourism ministry launched initiatives at COP30 to strengthen climate governance and accelerate the Glasgow Declaration's implementation across 70 endorsing governments.
Sunway Hotels & Resorts Partners with Saxon Renewables to Let Guests Take Control of their Carbon Emissions
Sunway's programme lets guests voluntarily offset emissions through certified projects, targeting 500 tonnes offset in year one with full rollout by Q1 2026.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World debuts Call-to-Action Report
SLH introduces 10 mandatory sustainability standards for all 650+ member hotels by 2027 and expands its Considerate Collection to 82 certified properties across 40+ countries.