OUTRIGGER Mobilizes for World Ocean Month Across Five Countries
Outrigger Resorts & Hotels is launching its most coordinated environmental effort yet for World Ocean Month, activating guests, staff, students and scientists across Hawaii, Fiji, Thailand, Mauritius and the Maldives. The company released its first Sustainability Report, outlining the "OUTRIGGER Way" and detailing progress such as universal water refill stations and bulk amenity adoption. In Thailand, the initiative includes planting 3,000 mangroves, 24,000 seagrass shoots and releasing 10,000 prawns. Central to the plan is OUTRIGGER Zone, which runs a Sculptural Coral Gene Bank with 464 resilient coral fragments for long‑term reef restoration.
EV Charging Now Mandatory in New Building Codes—Are You Ready?
California’s 2026 Title 24 building code now makes EV readiness mandatory for all new multifamily projects, requiring at least one Level 2 charger per unit or a charger at every parking spot for shared‑parking structures. The rule applies to any permit‑triggered parking...
Vingcard Wins Asian Hospitality’s Innovation Award
Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY company, captured the Hospitality Innovation Award at the 2026 Asian Hospitality Awards. The honor recognizes its Vingcard Solution—a modular suite of access control, networking, energy, and guest‑experience technologies designed for hotels. By allowing properties to add...
Accor Launches Sustainability Innovation Program to Scale Resource-Saving Solutions
Accor has unveiled a five‑year Sustainability Innovation Program aimed at scaling water‑saving technologies across its global hotel portfolio. The initiative follows a four‑phase methodology—framing, sourcing, testing, and scaling—and targets the deployment of more than 100 high‑impact resource‑saving solutions by 2030....
Omani High Perfumery House of Amouage Unveils Whispers Of The Fan
Amouage has partnered with Mandarin Oriental to launch the bespoke Whispers Of The Fan amenity collection, a fragrance inspired by the hotel’s iconic eleven‑blade fan. The scent, crafted by Renaud Salmon and perfumer Suzy Le Helley, is delivered across six...
Radisson Hotel Group Leads with Think People, Community & Planet Actions in Its 2025 Responsible Business Report
Radisson Hotel Group’s 2025 Responsible Business Report details the chain’s progress toward its Net Zero‑by‑2050 ambition, highlighting the launch of its first Verified Net Zero hotels in Manchester and Oslo. The report shows a 23% cut in emissions intensity and...
1 Hotel Austin Anchors Tallest Tower in Texas
1 Hotel Austin, the latest venture of the mission‑driven luxury brand founded by Barry Sternlicht, will open in August 2026 as the anchor of the 74‑story Waterline tower, the tallest building in Texas. The mixed‑use development, designed by KPF with...
Amadeus Travel Dreams 2026: How AI, Mental Wellbeing, and Sustainability Are Redefining Travel Value
Amadeus' Travel Dreams 2026 report shows travelers now view trips as mental‑health resets, willing to pay premiums for friction‑reducing amenities. The top revenue‑generating attributes include early check‑in/late check‑out, room view selection, personalized welcome items, sleep‑optimization packages, enhanced air quality, and...
Orange County Convention Center Celebrates Completion of One of Florida’s Largest Rooftop Solar Arrays
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando has completed a 2.2‑megawatt rooftop solar array, more than doubling its previous generation capacity while using the same roof space. Developed with SolarEdge and Advanced Green Technologies, the system features advanced inverters,...
Groupe GM Unveils Ecofill Stonecast Refillable System
Groupe GM, a leading provider of premium guest amenities, has launched Ecofill Stonecast, a refillable dispenser system built from stone‑powder material. The new system combines high‑end design flexibility with a sealed‑pouch refill model that can be swapped in under 30...
New Study Ranks Hawaiian Monk Seal as Marine Mammal Most at Risk of Extinction From Plastic Pollution
Scientists from Ocean Conservancy, Arizona State University and the Shaw Institute published the first global ranking of marine mammals’ vulnerability to macroplastic pollution in Conservation Biology. The Hawaiian monk seal ranked highest, followed by African manatees, Australian sea lions and...
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp Now Open for Bookings
JW Marriott has opened reservations for its Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp, slated to welcome guests in July 2026. The luxury retreat, owned by Lazizi Solio Limited, will feature 19 tented suites, including a two‑bedroom family suite, set within...
Expedia Group Survey: How Gen Z & Millennials Are Reshaping Sustainable Travel
Expedia Group’s new "Travel with Purpose" survey of 7,000 travelers shows Gen Z and Millennials now place sustainability and overtourism prevention at the core of trip planning. Ninety‑four percent are willing to travel off‑peak or choose less‑crowded alternatives, and 83%...
Essendi Cuts Emissions by 20 Percent as It Completes First Sustainability Roadmap
Essendi released its 2025 Sustainability Report, confirming the completion of its first five‑year roadmap and a 20% cut in greenhouse‑gas emissions versus 2019. The group achieved a 3% drop in energy use, with 64% of hotels Green Key certified and...
YOTEL Washington D.C. Becomes First U.S. Hotel to Achieve Autism Speaks Autism Friendly Designation
YOTEL Washington D.C. has become the first hotel in the United States to earn the Autism Friendly designation from Autism Speaks. The downtown property, steps from the Capitol and Union Station, has equipped rooms with sensory‑friendly lighting and quiet zones,...
Six Senses Coming to Beijing’s Historic Three Hills & Five Gardens Cultural Area
Six Senses has signed a hotel management agreement to open Six Senses Beijing in Haidian District, part of the Liulangzhuang cultural renewal project. The resort will offer 75 guest rooms that reinterpret traditional siheyuan courtyards and feature waterside dining, wellness...
Tipping Fatigue Hits Hotels: Nearly 1 in 5 Guests Now Reducing Gratuities
U.S. consumers are experiencing tipping fatigue, with 44% reporting they tip less this year and nearly one‑in‑five guests cutting hotel housekeeping gratuities. Digital tip prompts have lost their grip, as the share feeling compelled to tip fell to 59% from...
Salishan Coastal Lodge by SCP Hotels Unveils New Experience-Driven Programming for Meetings & Groups
Salishan Coastal Lodge by SCP Hotels has launched an immersive, nature‑focused programming suite for meetings and groups, positioning the Oregon‑coast retreat as a premium offsite destination. The new "Team Adventures" blend wellness, community, and environmental stewardship across 35,000 square feet...
TheLifeCo Debuts Resort In St. Lucia
TheLifeCo, the physician‑led medical wellness brand, has opened its first Caribbean outpost, TheLifeCo St. Lucia, a 100‑key resort anchored in the $1.3 billion A’ila Resorts development. The resort offers 15 exclusive therapies—including stem‑cell applications, NAD IV, and EBO2—alongside a plant‑based restaurant...
New Report Helps Destinations Navigate EU Sustainability Claims Law
The European Travel Commission, the Global Destination Sustainability Movement, and NECSTouR released "Proof, Not Promises," a practical guide to help tourism destinations comply with the EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive that takes effect on September 27, 2026....
In Our News Blog Spotlight: Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, housed in the historic Art Deco Architects Building, has earned LEED Gold certification for its 230 guestrooms and event spaces. The hotel implements a suite of eco‑friendly measures, including LED lighting, motion‑activated HVAC, low‑flow water fixtures,...
How to Make Your Green Initiatives Visible to Staying Guests
Hospitality operators are urged to make sustainability efforts visible to guests through signage, staff engagement, and digital messaging. Clear on‑site communication of water‑saving fixtures, energy‑efficient lighting, and waste‑reduction programs builds credibility and trust. When guests can see and participate in...
Hoteliers Using Winnow’s AI Saving $100 Million in Food Waste Annually
Hospitality giants including Hilton, Accor, Marriott, Mandarin Oriental and IKEA are collectively saving more than $100 million a year by cutting kitchen food waste with Winnow’s AI‑driven tracking system. The technology records discarded food in real time, analyses patterns and provides...
Reimagining Tourism Futures: Six Priorities Shaping the Sector’s Transition
The EHL Hospitality Business School convened a two‑day workshop in November 2025 that produced a white paper outlining six interconnected priorities for tourism’s transition. The priorities span climate‑focused mobility, sustainable food and circularity, social and work dynamics, governance and policy,...
Under Canvas Appoints Noah Brodsky as Chief Executive Officer
Under Canvas announced Noah Brodsky as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Matt Gaghen who will serve as Executive Chairman through 2026 before joining the board. Brodsky arrives with more than 20 years of experience in hospitality, travel and consumer...
InterContinental Maldives Resort Launches ‘Beach Reads’ Programming
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has introduced a "Beach Reads" program that spotlights a rotating Book of the Month and dedicated reading spaces across the property. Guests can request a complimentary copy of the featured title, which is delivered by an...
All-Electric Hotel Marcel to Host Passive House Network Conference
The Passive House Network will hold its 2026 conference on June 4‑5 in New Haven, Connecticut, at Hotel Marcel. The venue is the nation’s first Passive House‑certified hotel, an all‑electric renovation of a 1970 brutalist building that includes EV charging,...
HD Expo Show Floor Highlights—From Rice Husks to Recycling Services
The HD Expo in Las Vegas showcased over 600 exhibitors, many unveiling sustainable hospitality solutions. Highlights included Agio Hospitality’s Resysta panels made from rice husks, Room & Board’s 99% bio‑based Renew chair, Southern Aluminum’s linenless aluminum furniture, Snap Power’s plug‑in...
NeoCon 2026 Programming Registration Opens, Theme Is ‘Where Design Connects’
NeoCon has opened registration for its 57th edition, scheduled for June 7‑10, 2026 in Chicago, with a preview day on June 7. The show’s theme, “Where Design Connects,” will showcase a dense lineup of educational experiences that examine how AI, cultural shifts, and...
Two-Night Sustainability Package in Chiang Mai, Thailand Helps Communities in Need
Thai hotel chain Meliá Chiang Mai has introduced a two‑night sustainability package that includes breakfast and a three‑course dinner, with a portion of the proceeds earmarked for Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) Thailand, a food‑rescue foundation. The program channels surplus food...
Lemon Tree Hotels Achieves 100 Percent Green Certification Across Owned Hotels; Renewable Energy Usage Reaches 50 Percent
Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd. announced that all 41 of its owned properties have earned IGBC green building certification, achieving a 100% green‑certified portfolio. The company also reported that renewable energy now powers 50% of its operations as of March 31, 2026. The...
Hightower Launches Modo Pouf with Table & Silo Power
Hightower announced two new Hightower Studio collections: the Modo Pouf with Table, a mobile seating‑and‑surface hybrid, and Silo Power, a freestanding floor power unit with wireless charging. Both products are domestically produced, feature 10‑year warranties, and are designed for flexible...
GEOS Presents New Colors: Greenland & Iceland
GEOS has launched two new recycled‑glass surface colors, Iceland and Greenland, expanding its sustainable material portfolio. The non‑porous, high‑performance finishes are designed for both residential and commercial applications. Each product contains less than 1 % crystalline silica, a level that markedly...
Travel and Tour World Reveals 50 Best Ecotourism Destinations in the World for 2026
Travel and Tour World (TTW) unveiled its 2026 ranking of the 50 Best Ecotourism Destinations, underscoring a decisive shift toward nature‑focused travel. The report, compiled from TTW’s editorial insights and a readership of over 25 million, projects the global ecotourism market...
Adventure Travel Trade Association Releases 2026 Trends & Insights Report
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) released its 2026 Adventure Travel Trends & Insights report, based on a survey of 329 operators worldwide. While the sector still posts revenue gains, growth has moderated as companies shift from volume‑driven expansion to...
Six Senses Laamu Recognized by TIME as One of World’s Greatest Places of 2026
TIME Magazine has added Six Senses Laamu to its 2026 World’s Greatest Places list, highlighting the resort’s blend of luxury and environmental stewardship. The property’s Sea Hub for Environmental Learning in Laamu (SHELL) serves as a marine research center that...
Anduba Launches Seven-Pattern Collection with Indigenous Artists
Anduba, a Denver startup founded in 2025, launched its first wallcovering line, The Brave Ones, featuring patterns created by Indigenous artists from Brazil, Mexico and the United States. The company uses a royalty‑based partnership that lets artists keep copyright and...
Driving Sustainable Hotel Operations Through Connected Infrastructure
Hotels are turning to connected infrastructure—mirroring the real‑time data streams of modern cars—to unify property management, energy, and maintenance systems. By integrating PMS, EMS, AI and sensor networks, operators gain a single dashboard that reveals performance, occupancy and equipment health...
Fortune: Marriott Is Great Place to Work
Marriott International earned the No. 7 spot on Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces list, marking its seventh consecutive appearance. The accolade follows global recognitions in more than a dozen countries and a top‑five ranking among the World’s Best Workplaces. Marriott attributes the honor...
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Named One of America’s Climate Leaders
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. has been named one of America’s Climate Leaders 2026 for the second year running, according to USA Today and Statista. The company achieved a 21.3% reduction in greenhouse‑gas emissions intensity between 2022 and 2024, measured...
My Almost Interview with Our Industry’s First Chief Water Officer
A resort briefly introduced the hospitality industry’s first Chief Water Officer (CWO) to lead water‑stewardship initiatives, only to suspend the role a week later. The move underscores growing water scarcity, highlighted by the U.S. Drought Monitor’s alerts for southern Georgia...
Aarunya Nature Resort Unveils Its New Nature Pavilion, Advancing Sri Lanka’s Role in Conservation, Research, Education, and Regenerative Tourism
Luxury boutique Aarunya Nature Resort in Sri Lanka has opened a new Nature Pavilion, a purpose‑driven hub for ecological research, conservation, and guest education. Constructed over two years from locally sourced bamboo, mud bricks and lime‑free renders, the pavilion will...
PM Hotel Group Releases 2025 Annual Sustainability Report
PM Hotel Group released its eighth annual sustainability report, highlighting ESG progress for 2025 as it celebrates a 30‑year anniversary. The hotel operator logged a 5% year‑over‑year cut in energy‑use intensity, installed 18 Level 2 electric‑vehicle chargers at five properties, and...
Ameresco Releases 2025 Impact Report
Ameresco released its 2025 Impact Report marking 25 years of sustainable energy solutions. The report highlights progress across its People, Planet and Policy pillars, noting that 18 million metric tons of CO₂ were avoided in 2025 through owned assets and customer...
Wellness, Sustainability Sessions at HD Expo
The HD Expo will convene more than 10,000 hospitality design professionals in Las Vegas from May 5‑7, featuring a robust lineup of wellness and sustainability sessions. Speakers range from university researchers to leading architects, covering topics such as neuroinclusive hospitality, health‑focused...
Lawn Carbon Sequestration Report: What Science Says
Recent research overturns the common view that removing lawns saves water by highlighting turfgrass’s role as a major urban carbon sink. Dense, perennial root systems continuously feed soil organic carbon, allowing soils under well‑managed turf to store carbon comparable to...
Hyatt Regency Denver Unveils $70 Million Transformation
Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center completed a $70 million, 14‑month renovation that reimagines all 1,100 guest rooms and adds new meeting spaces. The redesign emphasizes sustainable materials, including shower pans made from roughly 450 recycled plastic bottles each,...
Kirei Gets Lit, Bringing Integrated Lighting to Acoustic Design
Kirei, a Carnegie Acoustic Solutions brand, has launched the Lit Collection, an integrated acoustic‑lighting ceiling system developed with Seattle‑based Resolute Lighting. The new line embeds LED fixtures directly into sound‑absorbing panels, eliminating the need for separate lighting hardware and simplifying...
Watts Water Technologies Named to America’s Climate Leaders List
Watts Water Technologies has been added to USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders 2026 list, marking its fourth straight year on the ranking. The list spotlights U.S. firms with over $50 million revenue that have cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity relative...
HD Expo Set for May 5 to 7 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
The HD Expo will convene more than 10,000 hospitality design professionals at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from May 5‑7, featuring 550+ exhibitors from 16 countries. The show introduces industry‑curated education, micro‑gatherings, and the fourth HD University, all shaped by...