All posts by Felicity Cousins

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts launches sustainable cookbook

NORTH AMERICA: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, has announced its latest cookbook, the Sustainable Kitchen.

The American Hotel and Lodging Association partners with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance 

US: The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) have announced a new strategic partnership to drive forward sustainability and ESG efforts in the hospitality sector.

Scandic opens first Munich hotel

GERMANY: Scandic has opened its fifth hotel in Germany, Scandic München Macherei, and aims for top sustainability goals.

Trip.com Group joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council 

WORLDWIDE: Trip.com Group has officially joined the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) global network as a member. 

Sustainable Hospitality Alliance signs commitment to collaborative working with WTTC

UK: The World Travel & Tourism Council and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work towards improving sustainability in the global hospitality sector.

1 Hotel Miami Beach receives 2022 Green Good Design Award

US: Luxury hotel, 1 Hotel South Beach, has been awarded a 2022 Green Good Design Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa aims for net zero and gains Silver EarthCheck certification

UK: Whatley Manor Hotel & Spa, in the Cotswolds, has become the first countryside luxury hotel in the UK to achieve Silver certification with EarthCheck.

Off grid sustainable resort to open in the Caribbean

CARIBBEAN: Coulibri Ridge, the Caribbean’s latest sustainable offering, will open later this month on Dominica.

Low carbon destination goal for small island in Thailand

THAILAND: Koh Mak, a small tropical island in Thailand, is striving to become a low-carbon destination.

Foster + Partners to design sustainable development on Red Sea

SAUDI ARABIA: The Red Sea Development Company has unveiled plans for a sustainable marine life institute, designed by Foster + Partners, which will also feature hotels.

Melia Hotels presents ‘Travel for Good’ for World Tourism Day

SPAIN: Melia Hotels has marked World Tourism Day with its Travel for Good campaign, which highlights its ESG commitments.

Six Senses aims Sustainability Camp at teenagers

MALDIVES: Six Senses Hotels and Resorts has launched a sustainability camp at …

Kempinski Hotels publishes its first ESG report

SWITZERLAND: Kempinski has published its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report 2021.

Radisson unveils ultra fast electric charging hub in Frankfurt

EUROPE: Radisson Hotel Group has announced the launch of its first “ultra-fast” Electric Charging Hub for guests staying with electric vehicles.

Avani Hotels signs UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge

THAILAND: Avani Hotels, part of the global hospitality group Minor Hotels, has signed the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge.