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Benchmark Resorts & Hotels Teams Up with 4ocean to Launch Ocean Cleanup Programming Across Coastal Properties

Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of independent resorts and hotels by Pyramid Global Hospitality, announces a new partnership with the leading ocean cleanup company and Certified B Corporation, 4ocean, to remove thousands of pounds of trash and plastic from the world's oceans, rivers, and coastlines. Kicking off just ahead of Earth Day (April 22) and continuing through 2025, a dozen of Benchmark’s coastal escapes – from Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod to Wayfinder Waikiki in Hawaii – will roll out experiences that encourage guests to explore and enjoy the local waters while supporting cleanup around the globe.

Pyramid Global Hospitality
United States
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Novotel’s Momentum: Driving Growth Through Innovation, Impact and Sustainability

As the founding brand of Accor, Novotel has been at the forefront of hospitality innovation for more than half a century. Today, with 600 hotels in 68 countries and a strong global pipeline, Novotel remains a driving force for Accor, demonstrating high profitability and visibility, leading through innovation, sustainability and positive impact. Novotel remains at the forefront of hospitality, shaping the future while maintaining its core values, crafting unique experiences - such as the newly launched Novotel Legendary Rooms worldwide offering guests an immersive PSG experience like never before - serving both business travelers and families eager to share quality moments while contributing to the health of our planet.

Accor
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Hard Rock International Continues Its 'Save The Planet' Commitment With 7th Annual Earth Hour Observance Through Experiential Guest Activities

Hard Rock International casinos, hotels and cafes worldwide celebrated Earth Hour 2025 on Saturday, March 22. Earth Hour is a global movement created by World Wildlife Fund that encourages countries, businesses, individuals and iconic landmarks around the world to take action to protect nature. This year, 130+ Hard Rock properties filled the time with guest activities free of electricity, to reinforce the importance of prioritizing sustainability and reducing energy consumption, while connecting guests to mother nature through all five senses.

Hard Rock
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UN Tourism and CAF Launch Indigenous Tourism Challenge for Latin America and the Caribbean

In a joint effort to promote sustainable development and cultural diversity, UN Tourism and CAF – Development Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean, have launched the Indigenous Tourism Challenge – Latin America and the Caribbean. This initiative seeks to identify and support innovative tourism projects that highlight the richness of cultural expressions and the relationship with the environment of Indigenous peoples in the region.

UN Tourism
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Green Key Global expands its sustainability portfolio with launch of "Green Key Ready"

One year after the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) united to co-own and operate Green Key Global to advance sustainability in the hospitality industry, Green Key Global, a leading sustainability certification body for hotels, is proud to announce the launch of Green Key Ready. This new entry-level solution provides hotels with a structured, accessible and cost-effective first step toward full Green Key Eco-Rating certification.

AH&LA
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Ten Percent of the Products Consumed at RIU’s Hotels in The Balearic Islands are Locally Produced

In just two years, RIU Hotels & Resorts has doubled the amount of local products used at its hotels in the Balearic Islands. This figure stood at 5.7% in 2023, before increasing to 7% in 2024 and reaching 10% in 2025. This amount is calculated as a percentage of the hotels’ total spending and represents a significant milestone for the chain, which intends to continue increasing the proportion of local products used in the coming years as part of its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy, supporting the community and reducing the company’s scope 2 carbon emissions.

RIU
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Indian Travellers Go Global: Safety, Social Media and Sustainability Stand Out in New MMGY Study

As India rapidly matures in global and economic influence, so does the buying power of its vast and adventurous travelling population. According to new research by MMGY Travel Intelligence, passport-carrying adults in India intend to spend an average of $4,755 on leisure trips in the next 12 months, pinpointing a 14% increase in spending over the past year. This and other findings are at the core of Portrait of Indian International Travellers™ – which unveils key new insights into the travel behaviors, motivations and preferences of Indian travellers exploring abroad.

MMGY Global
India