In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate’s CRO, and Billy Skelli-Cohen, CEO of the Zien Group, explore the increasing emphasis on sustainability in the hospitality industry. You’ll discover practical tips for implementation while developing a greater understanding of sustainability’s global relevance in hospitality.
MDO, the world’s fastest-growing hotel performance management platform, continues to shine the spotlight on hotel owners and operators dedicated to reducing their environmental footprint. This Earth Day, MDO celebrates the 15 operators comprising more than 1,500 hotels who have qualified for MDO Sustainability Certification by verifying a paperless night audit process to save substantial natural resources.
Are you a “train-bragger”? If you travel regularly for business, you may already be one – and if you are a corporate travel manager, you will certainly want more of your colleagues to be one, according to Liz Emmott, Global Distribution Director at Trainline Partner Solutions.
In just three months since launching the MDO Sustainability Calculator and Certification, 15 hotel management companies comprising more than 1,500 hotels have qualified, and their collective efforts are saving 743 trees and 134 cubic feet of landfill waste annually.
Redefine Meat™, the pioneer of ‘New-meat*’, has dished up a record Veganuary with over 70 new customers onboarded across the UK, Netherlands and Germany. These include everyday diners to steakhouses and fine-dining establishments, all seeking to transform their menus with high-quality New-meat. Exciting new customers include The Breakfast Club chain and Meraki in the UK, Boterlap, Koks gemert, Wildschut, Café Luxembourgh and Shakshuk in the Netherlands, and Mundfein and The ASH in Germany.
Based on recent research with accommodation partners across their global supply chain, the serviced accommodation agency Situ has released a white paper on the impact of rising energy costs on the extended stay accommodation sector.
Mews, a leader in hospitality technology, has announced a new exclusive integration with Hotel for Trees, cementing a long-standing partnership and dedication to making hospitality more sustainable.
In a move that demonstrates the resort's commitment to sustainability and eco-friendliness, Six Senses Zil Pasyon has chosen to use PrintPlast's custom wooden key cards, shaped like the national icon of Seychelles, the 'Coco de Mer', to enhance the guest experience while also reducing the resort's environmental impact. These key cards are made from FSC certified sustainable wood and feature contactless RFID technology for convenient and secure access to guest rooms.
As the hospitality industry continues to evolve and prioritize sustainability, wooden hotel key cards are set to become a popular choice among hotels in 2023. FSC certified keys offer a number of advantages over traditional plastic options, making them a viable alternative for hotels looking to reduce their environmental impact.
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, together with ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, have announced the adoption of a range of innovative security access technologies by Hotel Marcel New Haven in Connecticut, USA. Part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton and one of the few US-based properties set to earn LEED Platinum certification, Hotel Marcel New Haven’s installation includes VingCard door locks with Mobile Access by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, and an array of products by ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, each serving to enhance the property’s commitment to enhanced sustainability and guest safety.
The importance of sustainability in the hospitality industry has gained attention as awareness about environmental issues among travelers keeps increasing every year.
As a destination marketer, you work hard to increase awareness of your destination to stay top of mind when travelers are searching for their next trip. As you work to grow your visitation numbers with the right visitors for your destination, you’re probably keenly aware of how that growth can affect the infrastructure, environment, local communities, and other economic sectors of your destination.
myDigitalOffice (MDO), the world's fastest-growing hotel performance management platform, today released an online sustainability calculator and certification program aimed at shining the spotlight on hotel owners and operators dedicated to reducing their environmental footprint. The calculator allows any hotel company to enter information specific to their sustainable operating processes and apply for MDO Sustainability Certification, which can be included in the organization’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) materials, including requests for event proposals.
HRS, the leading global corporate travel and payment technology platform, and GBTA, the world’s largest business travel association, announced results tied to sustainability and corporate lodging from a comprehensive survey of travel management and procurement leaders from Europe and North America. The results from the survey showcase the increasing frequency of sustainability as a key factor in influencing where millions of business travelers may decide to sleep when they are on the road in 2023 and beyond.
Nelly O. Gedeon, serial entrepreneur and founder of Wayaj is pleased to introduce her newest venture IMPPACT (Imperative Metamorphosis to Preserve our Planet and Communities for Tomorrow). IMPPACT is a proprietary software comprising a one-of-a-kind Carbon Footprint Calculating Engine (CFC Engine™) and Sustainable Actions module that the public can utilize to enable positive-impact travel worldwide, making it easy to assess the CO2 generated from business or leisure travels and neutralize its impact through offsetting, while supporting Sustainable Actions (SAs) which are aligned with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword used to capture the attention of policymakers and business owners. Research has shown that climate change, almost entirely caused by human action, is already taking place, and impacting our world in devastating ways.
Travel has returned in full force, and now it’s important to acknowledge how the behavior and priorities of travelers have changed. One key area has emerged as a clear front runner: sustainability. One in three potential guests research a hotel’s environmental policy prior to their stay, and almost 75% are more likely to choose an accommodation option that implements sustainability practices.
The travel enthusiasts of today are more connected and informed than ever. Travel trends have always morphed and changed with societal trends. However, with the invention of the Internet, traveler desires now evolve much more rapidly.
In this video from Skift’s Sustainable Tourism Summit, we hear from Jennifer Andre, Expedia Group Media Solutions’ vice president, business development, on how understanding the motivations and actions of travelers can generate impactful sustainability outcomes.