Sustainability That Guests Notice & Operators Can Measure
Hospitality operators are turning to high‑efficiency, touchless hand dryers to replace paper towels, a shift driven by guest expectations and ESG goals. A recent third‑party life‑cycle assessment shows Excel Dryer’s units can slash carbon footprints by up to 94% compared with 100 % recycled paper towels. The dryers also cut waste‑handling labor, lower variable supply costs, and help hotels meet LEED and WELL certification criteria. Scaling the technology across portfolios provides measurable emissions reductions for corporate sustainability reporting.
Meliá Chiang Mai’s Executive Chef Recognized for Sustainable Food Leadership
Meliá Chiang Mai’s executive chef Suksant “Chef Billy” Chutinthratip received the Chiang Mai Green Kitchen “Green People” award for his leadership in sustainable food systems. The hotel’s two restaurants, Laan Ha Kitchen and MAI Restaurant & Bar, earned their fourth...
An In-Depth Look at Food Waste Management in Hotels Today
The U.S. hotel sector is under mounting pressure to curb food waste, a problem driven by overproduction, spoilage, and guest leftovers. A new report, created with the U.S. Food Waste Pact and industry groups, finds that only 6% of participating...
Sands Surpasses the Primary People, Communities & Planet Ambitions Set for Its 2021 to 2025 Reporting Period
Las Vegas Sands released its 2021‑2025 ESG report, showing it exceeded its People, Communities and Planet targets. The company invested over $270 million in workforce development, logged 290,000 volunteer hours and cut scope 1‑2 emissions by 54 % versus 2018. Additional achievements include...
BWH Hotels’ Bold Green Key Certification Goal
BWH Hotels, which operates roughly 4,000 properties in over 100 countries, has mandated Green Key certification for every hotel by the end of 2026. Today the chain counts 578 North American and 915 international properties already certified, with 18% of...
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach & Its Give Kids The World Rooms
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, in partnership with Davidson Hospitality Group, has introduced a new line of guest rooms that support the nonprofit Give Kids The World Village. A portion of each booking’s revenue will be donated to the charity, which...
Long-Haul Travelers Increasingly Prioritize Greener, Off-Beat & Locally Immersive Trips to Europe
A new European Travel Commission study of 3,000 long‑haul travelers shows modest but consistent gains in responsible travel behaviors. The green‑travel index rose to 108, while off‑beat, local‑engagement, and off‑season indices climbed to 106, 105, and 102 respectively. Travelers are...
Why Energy Volatility May Redefine Hospitality Pricing, Guest Trust, & Operational Strategy
Energy price volatility is forcing the hospitality sector to rethink its traditional all‑in pricing model. Hotels and restaurants, especially in tropical markets where cooling can consume up to 60% of electricity, are seeing utility costs become a strategic risk rather...
Explaining Agrobiodiversity and Its Value for Trendsetting Hotels
Regenerative tourism has become a buzzword, prompting luxury hotels to seek deeper sustainability differentiators. Agrobiodiversity—cultivating a wider range of heirloom and regional crops—offers a concrete path to climate‑resilient food sourcing and unique guest experiences. Hotels that integrate heritage farms, on‑site...
A. O. Smith Announces Voltex X Outdoor Split Heat Pump Water Heater
A. O. Smith, in partnership with Panasonic, launched the Voltex X Outdoor Split Heat Pump Water Heater, a cold‑climate capable HPWH that can operate at temperatures as low as 25°F. The split‑system design places the compressor outdoors, freeing indoor space,...
The Best Ways to Boost Your Hotel’s Air Quality
Travelers increasingly judge hotel stays on indoor air quality, making it a core brand differentiator. Operators are moving beyond basic filters to MERV 13‑plus filtration, real‑time CO₂ and PM2.5 monitoring, and automated ventilation controls. Moisture‑resistant drywall, low‑VOC finishes, and phased...
POLYWOOD Debuts Laguna In-Pool Collection, Outdoor Planter Line
Polywood has launched the Laguna In‑Pool Collection, adding marine‑grade chaise lounges, chairs and side tables designed for shallow‑water ledges and sun shelves. The pieces feature UV protection and resistance to chlorine, saltwater and heavy foot traffic, extending durability for both...
Brava Roof Tile Reduces Price on Multi-Width Slate Roof System
Brava Roof Tile announced an immediate price reduction for its Multi-Width Slate Roof System, a synthetic roofing product that mimics natural slate. The cut reflects gains from larger manufacturing volumes, streamlined operations, and a more efficient supply chain. Brava assures...
Eco-Friendly or Budget-Friendly Hotels? How To Market to Travelers Who Want Both
In 2026 sustainability has become a mainstream expectation for travelers, yet price sensitivity remains high. The TravelBoom Leisure Travel Study shows 21.8% of guests are willing to pay more for eco‑friendly hotels, while 45% are cutting back on dining and...
WildPlaces Kulu Ora Lodge Now Open in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
WildPlaces Africa has opened Kulu Ora Lodge, a luxury eco‑lodge in Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park. The property features 11 canvas‑walled suites, each with a private plunge pool, and operates entirely on solar power. Guests enjoy crowd‑free wildlife viewing, river‑front...
Tile Club to Debut New Design-Driven Tile Collections at HD Expo
Tile Club, a leading online tile retailer, will unveil four new collections—Kyoto, Emporio Crystal, Pictoria, and Calta—at the HD Expo + Conference in Las Vegas, May 5‑7, 2026. The collections showcase advanced manufacturing techniques such as digital scanning, large‑format mural...
Wilsonart Introduces Traceless, An Ultra-Matte Laminate Finish
Wilsonart has launched Traceless, an ultra‑matte laminate finish that resists fingerprints and smudges. The product targets high‑touch commercial and residential interiors such as hospitality, healthcare, education, retail and multifamily housing. Traceless is offered in a curated palette of solid colors,...
Now Open: 1 Hotel Tokyo–A Nature-Infused Urban Sanctuary
1 Hotel Tokyo, the first 1 Hotels property in Japan, opened in the Akasaka Trust Tower offering 211 rooms and panoramic city views. The luxury resort showcases biophilic design, reclaimed materials, and extensive greenery, reflecting both the brand’s nature‑led ethos...
Landscape Forms Expands Take-Out Line
Landscape Forms has broadened its award‑winning Take‑Out seating system with three new elements—a tall module with footrest, a mini version tailored for K‑5 classrooms, and a wedge piece that creates more conversational angles. The expansion adds color‑matched connector brackets and...
Comment Period for Next Version of Well Building Standard Open Through May 1
International WELL Building Institute has opened a public comment period for the next version of its WELL Building Standard, with submissions accepted through May 1. The draft, known as WELL v2, expands detailed requirements across ten health‑focused categories such as...
The Regenerative Question: What Hospitality Must Become
The hospitality sector is being urged to move beyond traditional sustainability toward a regenerative mindset that prioritizes long‑term ecological, social, cultural, and economic outcomes. Regeneration requires businesses to define a future state, work backwards, and align strategy, operations, and investment...
Why Linen Visibility Is Becoming a Strategic Priority for High-End Hotels
High‑end hotels are deploying RFID‑enabled, cloud‑based linen management platforms to achieve real‑time visibility of inventory and lifecycle. The technology delivers instant data on stock levels, location, shrinkage and wear, enabling precise par‑level control and faster housekeeping workflows. By cutting losses,...
Scandic’s Long-Term Climate Targets Validated by Science Based Targets Initiative
Scandic Hotels has secured validation of its climate targets from the Science Based Targets initiative, confirming alignment with Paris Agreement goals. The company now aims for net‑zero greenhouse‑gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, with interim reductions of...
The Invisible Elephant in the Room: Why Climate Control Systems Matter More Than We Think
Hospitality’s sustainability push often ignores in‑room HVAC, yet legacy PTAC and VTAC units dominate many properties. These systems produce 50‑60 dB of noise, exceed WHO’s 30 dB bedroom guideline, and lack modern ventilation, harming guest sleep and indoor air quality. Their fixed‑speed...
Six Senses Laamu Names Laura Jones Director of Sustainability and Conservation
Six Senses Laamu has appointed Laura Jones as Director of Sustainability and Conservation, tasking her with steering the resort’s regenerative tourism agenda and the Maldives Underwater Initiative. Jones brings marine research, ESG strategy, and community‑engagement experience from nonprofit, corporate, and...
EU Commissioner Announces $3.3 Billion for Sustainable Tourism Initiatives
EU Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas announced that the European Union will unveil its first sustainable tourism strategy this spring, backed by a short‑term allocation of $3.3 billion to improve multimodal transport connectivity. The funding will focus on air and maritime links and...
SCP Hotels Achieves Significant Sustainability Milestones Through ‘Every Stay Does Good’
Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels announced that its Every Stay Does Good program has achieved a net carbon‑negative footprint, removing more than 1 million pounds of CO₂e annually. The company reported a 45 % waste‑diversion rate, diverting 156,521 pounds of waste, and...
Loll Designs Introduces Here and There Dining & Lounge Collection
Loll Designs has launched the Here and There dining and lounge collection, its first collaboration with Michigan design studio Argenta Park. The line reinterprets the classic Leopold Bench using 100% recyclable high‑density polyethylene and offers benches, chairs, and tables in...
Mainsail Lodging & Development Chosen to Manage 86 Zero Energy Homes
Mainsail Lodging & Development has been chosen to manage 86 net‑zero energy homes at Hunters Point Resort & Marina on Anna Maria Island. The Tampa‑based operator will oversee reservations, guest services, housekeeping and maintenance through its vacation‑rental platform, giving homeowners...
Hope’s Windows Expands Ultra-Luxury Steel Window & Door Products
Hope’s Windows, Inc., a leading U.S. maker of custom steel and bronze fenestration, announced that its Old World Suite line has earned certification under the Florida Building Code, including the high‑velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) requirements. The ultra‑luxury windows and doors...
Skyrocketing Water Bills Drive Building Managers to Waterless Urinals
Rising water rates—20% to 60% in Southern California and about 50% in Arizona since 2022—are prompting building managers to replace traditional urinals with waterless models. A February 2026 survey by Waterless Co. found that the primary motivations are water conservation...
Updates on Legionnaires’ Disease Lawsuits in Las Vegas, Minnesota
Pritzker Hageman has filed two lawsuits alleging Legionnaires’ disease exposure at major hospitality properties. In Nevada, the firm sues The Grandview and South Point Hotel & Casino after a guest’s wrongful death linked to contaminated water systems. In Minnesota, a lawsuit targets...
Yosemite Hospitality Earns Leave No Trace Gold Standard Designation
Yosemite Hospitality, an Aramark Destinations subsidiary, earned the Leave No Trace Gold Standard Hospitality designation, the organization’s highest honor. The award recognizes the company’s comprehensive integration of LNT principles across lodging, dining, and recreation services in Yosemite National Park. Key...
XLERATOR Hand Dryer Earns Sustainability Award in Ecuador
Excel Dryer’s XLERATOR Hand Dryer has been honored in the Materials category of the Sustainability in Construction Awards presented by CEES, the Ecuadorian chapter of the Green Building Council. The award recognizes the dryer’s ability to cut paper‑towel waste, lower...
HANBI Optimizes Hotel ROI with 30 Percent More Durable Bedding
HANBI, a vertically integrated hotel linen maker, is rolling out its high‑performance bedding line worldwide, promising a 30% longer product life than typical hotel textiles. The company’s factory‑to‑hotel model trims procurement overhead by 5‑10% and maintains a 98% on‑time delivery...
MGM Resorts’ Work to Assist Employee At-Home Water Conservation Is Big Success
MGM Resorts International allocated a $500,000 grant to support Southern Nevada Water Authority’s cash‑for‑grass program for its 55,000 employees. The initiative subsidizes turf removal, smart irrigation controllers, leak detectors and low‑flow fixtures, resulting in more than 100 residential projects and...
CaraGreen Launches Two Vibrant New Organoid Wallcoverings
CaraGreen has introduced two new Organoid wallcoverings—Color Splash and Superbloom—featuring real preserved flowers, leaves, and grasses on a natural flax backing. Both products are installed like traditional wallcoverings but deliver authentic botanical texture, color, and subtle scent while being produced...
Adventure Travel Evolved From ‘Granola-Crunchy Ecotourism’ to an Experiential Market
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) traces the sector’s evolution from a small, niche market in 1990 to a mainstream, values‑driven experiential industry. Over three decades, professionalization, digital booking platforms, and the pandemic accelerated growth, expanding traveler demographics, safety standards,...
How to Manage Construction Waste During Hotel Renovations
Renovations refresh hotel rooms but create significant construction waste, from drywall to wood and packaging. A structured waste assessment, sorting stations, and disciplined procurement can curb landfill disposal and lower costs. Aligning waste strategies with ESG goals turns compliance into...
SMARTLINEN Surpasses 60 Million Scans, Expanding Linen Intelligence
SMARTLINEN announced its linen intelligence network has exceeded 60 million item scans, highlighting rapid scaling across hotels, commercial laundries, and hospitality supply chains. The cloud‑based platform, combined with proprietary hardware, automatically tracks sheets, towels and other textiles, turning them into real‑time...
Palace Hotel Tokyo Awarded Industry-Leading GSTC Certification for Sustainability
Palace Hotel Tokyo has become the first Japanese‑owned and managed hotel to earn the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification, confirming compliance with 167 sustainability benchmarks. The hotel’s Eco‑Palace program integrates rigorous staff training, waste‑to‑compost initiatives, and a Sustainability Liaison...
How Certified Laundry Solutions Reduce Allergen Exposure in Hospitality Fabrics
Hospitality operators are turning to certified laundry detergents to dramatically lower allergen and chemical residue levels in linens, towels, and upholstery. The Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification requires >95% allergen removal, non‑sensitizing ingredients, and VOC emissions below strict limits. When...
Coverings 2026 Commemorates National Tile Day with Top 10 Tile Trends
Coverings 2026 unveiled its Top 10 Tile Trends on National Tile Day, previewing the designs that will dominate the March 30‑April 2 Las Vegas expo. The trends were curated by leading sponsors and international tile associations, reflecting global market preferences. A dedicated “Global Tile Trends”...
Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development Set for April 27 to 30
The Caribbean Tourism Organization, together with the Belize Tourism Board, will host the 17th Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC 2026) in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, from April 27‑30. Under the “Tourism in Full Color” theme, the event will integrate Blue,...
Beyond Green Joins Travalyst Coalition as Accommodation Industry Partner
Beyond Green has joined the Travalyst Coalition as its newest accommodation industry partner, bringing independent hotel perspectives to the sustainability data initiative. Travalyst, a non‑profit focused on open‑access travel data, recently launched a Data Hub that currently concentrates on accommodation...
Rosewood Hotel Group Introduces Global Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Standard of 16 Weeks Fully Paid Leave for Associates
Rosewood Hotel Group announced a Global Parental Leave Policy that guarantees 16 weeks of fully paid leave for eligible associates worldwide, effective January 1, 2026. The gender‑neutral standard tops up any local entitlement that falls short of the 16‑week benchmark,...
Central Florida Laundry to Install New LAVATEC Dryers
Central Florida Laundry has signed a purchase agreement with Lavatec Laundry Technology to replace its aging equipment with two new TT‑series premium dryers. The 465‑pound capacity, energy‑efficient machines are slated for installation this summer. The Orlando‑based firm processed 14.5 million pounds...
NEWH Leadership Conference 2026 Brings Global Hospitality Leaders to Washington, D.C.
NEWH, Inc. will host its 2026 Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., from March 26‑28, bringing together design, development, operations, procurement, and brand leaders from the global hospitality sector. The three‑day event promises practical education, strategic dialogue, and curated networking focused...
Wynn Resorts Recognized on World’s Most Admired Companies List
Wynn Resorts has been named to Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies list, moving up to third overall and retaining the top spot in the Hotels, Casinos & Resorts category. The company earned first‑place rankings for Quality of Products/Services and...
Room & Board for Business Expands Outdoor Category
Room & Board for Business announced a major expansion of its outdoor furniture category, adding multiple new collections that include lounge seating, accent tables, umbrellas, and fire tables. The line emphasizes sustainably sourced Indonesian teak, all‑weather wicker, and recycled materials,...