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December 15, 2022

ICYMI: AHLA’s Launch of Responsible Stay Reflects Industry’s Big Push Toward Environmental Impact Reduction

On Friday, Green Lodging News published an article on the launch of AHLA’s new ‘Responsible Stay’ initiative, which saw major hotel companies unite around environmental sustainability priorities in core areas of energy, water, waste and sourcing. Through Responsible Stay, AHLA and its members will continue to strengthen environmental programs, education and resources to provide a ‘responsible stay’ for guests, protect the future of the planet and support communities across the country.

December 14, 2022

North American Travel & Tourism Sector's Climate Footprint Revealed

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled revolutionary new data detailing the climate footprint of the Travel & Tourism sector in North America.

December 5, 2022

Hotel Industry Launches Environmental Sustainability Initiative to Provide a ‘Responsible Stay’

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced Responsible Stay, an industry-wide commitment to make meetings, events and guest experiences in America’s hotels more environmentally and socially responsible.

November 18, 2022

Maryland Hotel Workers Now Required to Receive Annual Training to Spot the Signs of Human Trafficking

A new law went into effect on October 1, 2022, requiring all innkeepers in Maryland provide annual human trafficking prevention training to employees. Hotel operators across the state must now provide employees with annual training that has been certified and approved as meeting the requirements defined by the state. Training must be conducted annually, and within the first 90 days for newly hired employees.

Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association

Maryland, United States

November 4, 2022

Westgate Resorts to Give Away 1,000 Free Vacations to U.S. Military Families

This Veterans Day, Westgate Resorts is thrilled to honor 1,000 active-duty U.S. military members, veterans and Gold Star families with a free three-day, two-night action-packed Orlando vacation at the Westgate Salutes Military Weekend 2022 celebration. This year marks Westgate’s 11th year of giving away vacations to the incredible military personnel who have served this nation and their families, totaling more than 26,000 complimentary vacations gifted since starting this initiative.

Westgate Resorts

November 3, 2022

Element Hotels and Lettuce Grow Join Forces to Bring Travelers Fresh and Free Produce on the Go, From Bend to Atlanta

Element Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, today unveils an innovative collaboration with Lettuce Grow, a nationally recognized leader of hydroponic gardening. Together, they are providing travelers with direct access to free, farm-fresh produce while on the road. Element Hotels is driven by a wellness-first mindset that is deeply rooted in its commitment to sustainability and providing a balanced stay while redefining the longer stay experience. Designed for the healthy, active traveler, Element’s signature fully equipped kitchens make eating nutritiously a little bit easier while away from home.

October 28, 2022

Hilton Global Foundation Donation Grows Industry Trafficking Survivor Fund by 50%

The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) today announced a $500,000 donation from Hilton Global Foundation to support the No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Survivor Fund as part of the hotel industry’s united efforts to eradicate human trafficking.

AHLA Foundation

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October 24, 2022

World Wildlife Fund and American Hotel & Lodging Association Celebrate Five Years of Preventing Food Waste Through Hotel Kitchen

The Hotel Kitchen program, a partnership between World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), marks five-years of fighting food waste this year. The program works with the hospitality industry using innovative strategies to engage staff, partners and guests in cutting waste from hotel kitchens.

October 21, 2022

MGM Resorts International Makes $1 Million Pledge to Grant a Gift Autism Foundation-Ackerman Center

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") has partnered with Grant a Gift Autism Foundation-Ackerman Center (GGAF) on a new vocational job placement program, providing training and MGM Resorts employment opportunities to individuals with autism. As part of the partnership, MGM Resorts has pledged $1 million to expand the program over the next five years.

MGM Resorts International

October 7, 2022

Kimpton Introduces “Family Meal” Campaign in Support of Non-Profit Partner No Kid Hungry

Today, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, introduces its first-ever Family Meal campaign timed to the holiday season. Launching November 3 and running throughout December 31, participating Kimpton restaurants and bars will bring Family Meal to life via special prix fixe menus and featured menu items created by various members of their culinary teams. A portion of all Family Meal proceeds will benefit the non-profit organization No Kid Hungry, which is working to end childhood hunger in the United States.

September 28, 2022

U.S. Travel Commends Approval of EV Charging Network

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the final approval by the U.S. Department of Transportation for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to begin construction on a nationwide network of EV charging stations:

U.S. Travel Association

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September 26, 2022

GBTA Applauds New Details To Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in the U.S.

GBTA, the voice of the global business travel industry, applauds the recent announcement on next steps in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge.

September 23, 2022

‘Future of Travel Mobility’ Event Charts Path Forward for Travel Industry

One clear takeaway from U.S. Travel Association’s Future of Travel Mobility conference: Sustainability and innovation are not just buzzwords, but central pillars of the industry’s growth in coming years.

U.S. Travel Association

September 22, 2022

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Announces Carbon-Neutral Villa Stays

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, the first and only AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star Resort on Hawaii Island, announces in partnership with Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) that all future villa bookings will be carbon-neutral. This partnership is the newest addition to the comprehensive sustainability program at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, which also includes Boomerang, its new zero-waste, Resort-filtered water bottling system; the recent planting of the Resort’s 50,000th tree within Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Legacy Forest; and the Resort’s Natural Resources team, a group of on-site marine biologists who educate guests on best environmental practices, help maintain King's Pond - the Resort’s distinctive, 1.8-million-gallon (6.8 million litre) swimmable aquarium - and more.

Hawaii, United States

September 21, 2022

Hilton Expands Refugee Hiring Commitment During Tent US Business Summit

As part of its ongoing commitment to create learning and career growth opportunities in the communities where it operates, Hilton has announced it will hire 1,500 additional refugees over the next three years at its managed and franchised properties across the U.S.

September 16, 2022

Biden’s Detroit Auto Show Visit Highlights Importance of Public and Private Sectors Uniting to Shape Sustainable Travel

The U.S. Travel Association welcomed President Biden’s tour of the Detroit Auto Show as part of an ongoing effort to build a more sustainable future for travel mobility.

U.S. Travel Association

September 7, 2022

Omni Hotels & Resorts Aims To Donate 750,000 Meals for September Hunger Action Month

Omni Hotels & Resorts today announced plans to donate 750,000 meals to Feeding America® in honor of September Hunger Action Month. The brand is raising awareness around food insecurity and engaging guests, the local communities where its hotels are located and colleagues to take part with several activations nationwide. The campaign is being amplified with a three-city tour across the United States featuring an Omni Hotels & Resorts branded hot-air balloon that will fly at Omni PGA Frisco Resort in Frisco, TX; The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VA; and Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta, GA, underscoring Omni Hotels & Resorts’ pledge to fight food insecurity by “raising” awareness to this important effort.

August 18, 2022

MGM Resorts Foundation Awards Nearly $2 Million in Grants to Area Nonprofit Organizations

The MGM Resorts Foundation (the "Foundation") has awarded nearly $2 million in the form of 82 grants to nonprofit organizations located in communities around the country in which MGM Resorts operates, including Southern Nevada, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Northeast Ohio, the DC Metropolitan area and Western Massachusetts. Funding was awarded to organizations that provide basic needs services to community residents.

MGM Resorts International

August 2, 2022

Hotel Industry Launches Free Trafficking Prevention Training to Mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

To mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, today the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation), ECPAT-USA and Marriott International launched a trafficking prevention training program for the hotel industry, titled “Recognize and Respond: Addressing Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry.” This new training program was developed by Marriott in collaboration with non-profit organizations and survivor experts. The program was donated by Marriott to ECPAT-USA and is now free and available to the hotel industry through ECPAT-USA’s online learning platform thanks to the support of the AHLA Foundation.

AHLA Foundation

August 1, 2022

How The Pandemic Affected Human Trafficking, and How You Can Help

Walk through any airport or drive past any hotel, and it’s easy to see that travel is back in full swing. But with that comes an unfortunate truth: human trafficking continues to be one of the greatest issues the travel industry faces.