All posts by Mark Caswell

More than 1,700 properties join WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics programme

WORLDWIDE: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has now verified more …

More than half of Portugal’s hotels have sustainability certification

EUROPE: Travel and tourism data intelligence firm Mabrian has published new analysis …

easyHotel invests €1.5 million in initiatives to reduce emissions

EUROPE: Budget brand easyHotel has announced plans to roll out initiatives to …

Adagio targets Green Key accreditation for 40 properties

EUROPE: Aparthotel operator Adagio has outlined plans to obtain Green Key accreditation …

Hilton, Melia and Minor Hotels included in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024

WORLDWIDE: S&P Global has published its latest Sustainability Yearbook, with several well …

Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre receives ECOsmart accreditation

UK: Sustainability accreditation firm Greengage has awarded Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference …

Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott receive top scores in Corporate Equality Index

WORLDWIDE: The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has published its Corporate Equality Index …

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust releases fifth ESG report

US: Hotel and resort owner Pebblebrook Hotel Trust has published its fifth …

Red Roof publishes first impact report

US: Economy hotel chain Red Roof has published its first report, Purpose …

Travelodge appoints first director of sustainability

UK: Travelodge has appointed Demi Turner as its new director of sustainability, …

Marriott introduces neuroinclusive practices at its largest customer events

WORLDWIDE: Marriott International has announced a commitment to incorporate neuroinclusive practices at …

Accor partners with China Hospitality Association for sustainable certification

CHINA: Accor Greater China is to work towards Green Hotel Certification for …

Stay for the Planet hotel management system gains GSTC-recognised status

ITALY: LifeGate’s Stay for the Planet sustainability hotel management system has achieved …

The Red Sea tourism destination achieves record LEED score

SAUDI ARABIA: Red Sea Global has achieved the highest ever score for …

Accor initiative sees thousands of hotel beds and mattresses get a second life

EUROPE: Accor has partnered with bed manufacturer Hilding Anders International AB to …