“Net-zero hotels” are something no one had heard of ten years ago, but now an increasing number are redirecting their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve this gold standard in hospitality sustainability.
The Westin Washington, D.C. Downtown announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Dr. Whitney Roban, Ph.D., a leading sleep expert, to launch a new sleep enhancing program designed to support the wellness routines of its guests, specifically those who experience “First Night Effect.”
A new series of online training sessions for hospitality businesses, focusing on community engagement, energy and greenhouse gases, as well as food and water management, has been developed by Booking.com in collaboration with UN Tourism.
The California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA), in partnership with Oxford Economics, announced Hotel Caring, an initiative to showcase the positive social impact the lodging industry has on local communities.
One of the ways it stands out is through an inclusive partnership with Project SEARCH, a nationwide program that prepares young people with significant disabilities for success in competitive integrated employment.
PADF partners with Viva Resorts by Wyndham to promote sustainable tourism and environmental conservation in the Caribbean, aligning with USAID objectives.
In 2022, the Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) and GSTC Member Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced the launch of its Hotel Sustainability Roadmap, which outlines hotels’ journey towards sustainability.