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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
AXIS Architecture + Design Completes the 1 Hotel Seattle Luxury Hotel Brand Conversion and Renovation
AXIS Architecture + Design, the noted and award-winning West Coast hospitality design, hotel renovation, multi-family residential design, and affordable housing architectural design firm, is proud to celebrate the completion of their latest luxury hotel renovation project: the 1 Hotel Seattle. Serving as both Design Architect and Architect of Record on the project in coordination with interior designers Studio Collective, the 1 Hotel Seattle represents AXIS’ latest addition to the firm’s already-extensive luxury hotel design and hotel renovation portfolios, and marks AXIS’ growing reputation for hospitality architectural design in the Pacific Northwest.
Airbnb and Neighborhood Housing Services of NYC launch $1M partnership to advance housing stability for New Yorkers
Airbnb and Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City (NHSNYC) have launched a multi-year partnership to support housing stability and expand economic opportunity for New Yorkers. The announcement comes at a time when the housing affordability crisis is among the most urgent challenges facing the city.
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and Las Vegas Sands Announce the 2025 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit on Nov. 14
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) today announced the 2025 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit will take place Friday, Nov. 14, at the Historic Fifth Street School in Downtown Las Vegas. Registration for the state's premier youth homelessness advocacy event opens Aug. 11 at nphy.org/Summit25.
Ojai Valley Inn Achieves Audubon International Green Hospitality Certification
Audubon International – the environmentally focused non-profit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play – announces that Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai, Calif., has achieved Green Hospitality Platinum-level Certification, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of environmental best practices for lodging destinations, restaurants, and spas worldwide.
AHLA Foundation Unites Human Trafficking Survivors, Experts and Hotel Industry Leaders to Advance Lasting Solutions
AHLA Foundation today convened survivors, experts and industry leaders at its annual No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Summit to advance best practices and reaffirm the industry's commitment to combating human trafficking through collaboration, education and resources to uplift survivors.
Airbnb.org provides free, emergency housing to people impacted by flooding in central Texas
To support those impacted by recent flooding in central Texas, Airbnb.org—a nonprofit founded by Airbnb to provide emergency housing in times of crisis—is working with nonprofit organization All Hands and Hearts, state and local officials, and local nonprofits to offer free, emergency housing to both displaced residents and first responders. Stays are completely free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of donors.
Staypineapple Marks Earth Day with Meaningful Progress in Sustainable Practices
Staypineapple, the national boutique hotel brand, has continued to build on its sustainability achievements over the past year. The company is expanding green practices across all properties and at the corporate level. With these efforts, it is positioning itself as a forward-thinking leader in the hospitality space.
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.
Providing Hospitality and Hope: Hilton Partners with American Express and 211 LA to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Victims
For more than 100 years, Hilton has believed in the power of hospitality to be a transformative force for good. With that belief in mind and its deep ties to the Los Angeles community – encompassing 70 years of history, including 40 years as the company’s headquarters – Hilton was proud to partner with American Express to support Angelinos impacted by the recent devastating wildfires by donating 20,000 hotel room nights to families in need of temporary accommodations.
Campaign Benefitting American Red Cross California Wildfire Relief Efforts Raises Nearly $90,000 from Choice Privileges Points Donations and Choice Hotels International Corporate Matching
Through a matching campaign, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and members of the Choice Privileges rewards program have donated nearly $90,000 toward the American Red Cross relief efforts for communities impacted by the wildfires in California in 2025. The campaign to raise funds ended on January 31, 2025. Choice Privileges members donated over 12.7 million points equivalent to $63,740, and Choice Hotels fulfilled a $25,000 donation match.
Airbnb.org has housed 17,000+ people displaced by Los Angeles fires
Last month, Airbnb.org, a nonprofit founded by Airbnb, partnered with 211 LA to provide free emergency housing for people displaced by the fires. Within 48 hours of launching, 211 LA received more than ten thousand applications from Angelenos.
Choice Hotels Launches Points Donation Campaign with Corporate Matching to Support California Wildfire Relief via the American Red Cross
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is announcing a new campaign benefitting the American Red Cross relief efforts to help people impacted by the 2025 California wildfires. Choice Privileges members' donations to the Red Cross will now be eligible for a match from Choice Hotels of up to $25,000.