Category: News

Quartz Inn Hotels adds “bubble hotel” to sustainable portfolio

SPAIN: Quartz Inn Hotels has announced the addition of the bubble hotel Miluna Open Nature Rooms to its Spanish portfolio.

Sustainability standard launching for serviced accommodation 

WORLDWIDE: The International Serviced Accommodation Accreditation Process, (ISAAP) has announced it is developing a new sustainability standard for operators and providers of serviced accommodation.

Second European Sustainable Tourism Awards open for entries

EUROPE: Entries are now open for the second edition of the European Sustainable Tourism Awards “GrINN Awards 2023”.

Kew Green Hotels to manage Morocco’s first eco-village

MOROCCO: UK-based Kew Green Hotels has been appointed by Earth Holding, as the hotel management company for Azembay, the first eco-village in Morocco, North Africa. 

Meliá Hotels achieves highest rating in corporate sustainability assessment

SPAIN: Melia Hotels International, one of the leading hotel companies in Spain, has achieved the highest rating in the global travel industry in the latest S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).

Four Seasons Punta Mita conserves Olive Ridley sea turtles

MEXICO: The Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita in Mexico is doing its part for the sea turtles on its beach by helping to release the hatchlings to increase survival rates.

The Eden Hotel Collection achieves zero waste and launches Green Champions

UK: Boutique hotel chain, The Eden Collection, has achieved its green goal of zero waste going to landfill over the last year.

Six Senses announces location of Napa County sustainable sanctuary

US: Six Senses has announced its plans for its next wellness and sustainability sanctuary in Napa County.

Relais & Chateaux publishes first sustainability report

FRANCE: Relais & Chateaux, the French association of 580 luxury hotels and restaurants, has just published its first sustainability report.

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts joins Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is the latest hotel group to join the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Preferred Travel Group commits to reducing emissions

WORLDWIDE: Preferred Travel Group has become a signatory of The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism.

Choice Hotels becomes one of the largest members of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

WORLDWIDE: Choice Hotels International, one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, has joined the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.

Studio Moren partners with Energy and Environment Alliance

WORLDWIDE: Hospitality design specialist Studio Moren has announced a strategic partnership with the Energy and Environment Alliance (EEA).

Accor commits to net zero emissions by 2050

Accor has committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and increasing energy “sufficiency” in the short and long term.

Partnership formed for best practice in sustainable hospitality tourism 

UK: The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council have formed a partnership to consolidate best practice in sustainable hospitality and tourism.