‘Nature & Me’—A Subtle Shift in Sustainability Messaging
Hospitality researchers have identified a subtle but powerful shift in sustainability messaging: moving from generic nature references to a personal "Nature & Me" frame. Six experimental studies showed that prompting guests to consider their own relationship with the natural environment consistently increased sustainable choices compared with traditional green imagery or broad "save the planet" appeals. The insight can be applied at virtually no cost by re‑wording existing signage, in‑room cards, emails and staff scripts. Luxury operators stand to boost both eco‑behaviour and brand equity through this identity‑based approach.
Macao Sustainability Leader Sustaincia Joins Sands Cares Accelerator, a Three-Year Membership Program
Las Vegas Sands and Sands China announced that Macau NGO Sustaincia has entered the three‑year Sands Cares Accelerator, a program designed to boost nonprofit impact through funding, mentorship and technology. Sustaincia will focus on advanced food‑waste valorization, converting bakery, rice...
Under Canvas Opens White Mountains Camp in New Hampshire
Under Canvas has opened Under Canvas White Mountains, its first camp in New Hampshire and the 17th location in its nationwide portfolio. The 86‑acre site on the western edge of the White Mountains features 45 safari‑style tents, including a sky‑viewing Stargazer...
Landscape Forms Earns Great Place to Work Certification
Landscape Forms, North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of high‑design site furniture, announced its eighth consecutive Great Place to Work certification. The award, based on direct employee feedback, validates the company’s culture, inclusivity, and employee satisfaction. CEO David Jackson highlighted...
Sleep Inn by Choice Hotels International Introduces ‘Local Favorites’ Breakfast Program
Sleep Inn, a Choice Hotels International brand, is rolling out a new "Local Favorites" breakfast program that adds a single regionally inspired menu item and a short community story to each property’s complimentary Morning Medley offering. The initiative includes optional...
The Buffet Paradox: Why Abundance Is Costing Hotels More
Hotel buffets generate significant food waste because kitchens overproduce to maintain a full, appealing spread. Industry research shows 8‑20% of purchased food is discarded, translating into hundreds of thousands of dollars in hidden costs for full‑service hotels, especially during large...
Folio Announces New Partnership with Meez
Folio, a hospitality financial operations platform, announced a partnership with meez, a recipe and kitchen operating system. The integration lets chefs and F&B teams plan recipes, manage ingredients, track margins, and place orders within a single interface. By linking procurement...
AHLA & AHLA Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Hotel Industry Awards
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and its Foundation have opened nominations for two flagship hospitality honors: the General Managers of the Year Awards and the Stars of the Industry Awards. The General Manager program features five property‑type categories,...
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina Unveils Multimillion Dollar Transformation of the Inn
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina announced an $8.5 million renovation of the Main Inn, updating more than 82 rooms as part of a broader $14 million, three‑year investment. The redesign, created with Jeffrey Beers International, showcases a Connecticut‑driven aesthetic that blends early‑American...
Portola Hotel & Spa Earns LEED Gold Certification, Reinforcing Its Legacy as Central California’s Leading Sustainable Hotel
Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey announced it has earned LEED Gold certification, the highest tier for existing‑building sustainability from the U.S. Green Building Council. The award follows a decade of upgrades that now place the property among a select...
Centara Demonstrates Strong Sustainability Perceptions Among Thailand’s Brands
Centara Hotels & Resorts was named among Thailand’s leading brands for sustainability perceptions in the Brand Finance Sustainability Perceptions Index 2026. The hotel operator ranked third for environmental perception and second for social and governance perception among Thai hotel brands,...
Swift Charge & InnVest Hotels Expand EV Charging
Swift Charge and InnVest Hotels announced a national expansion of EV charging across Canada, targeting more than 70 hotel locations with over 300 chargers. Currently about 50 sites are live, with installations progressing in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. The...
GLN Adds Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island to Its Renewable Energy All Stars
Green Lodging News (GLN) has placed Sir Richard Branson’s 74‑acre Necker Island on its Renewable Energy All Stars list, recognizing both its wind‑powered and solar‑powered categories. The private island operates an off‑grid system featuring three large wind turbines and a...
Hotel Belmar Introduces Artista, a Regenerative Luxury Villa Collection in the Monteverde Cloud Forest
Hotel Belmar in Monteverde, Costa Rica, has launched Artista, a collection of ten regenerative luxury villas set in a car‑free cloud‑forest enclave. The villas, opening June 1, employ FSC‑certified mass timber, low‑impact materials, rainwater harvesting, solar power and passive design to...
Restaurant Technologies Names Alissa Partee President & CEO
Restaurant Technologies (RTI) announced that Alissa Partee will assume the roles of President and Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2026, succeeding founder Jeff Kiesel, who will become non‑executive chairman. Partee, who joined RTI in 2020 as Chief People Officer...