Sustainability News
Banyan Group Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Banyan Group, a pioneer in sustainable hospitality, proudly announces the release of its 18th Annual Sustainability Report. Guided by a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, community upliftment, and responsible tourism, Banyan Group’s continued dedication to designing with nature, fostering destination stewardship, and uplifting local hosts – remains true to its commitment to sustainable practices, rooted in its core values of ‘Embracing the Environment, Empowering People’.
Sustainable Horizons: how the Saudi hospitality industry is helping to ensure a clean, green future
With the spotlight on sustainability like never before, the hospitality industry the world over can – and is – playing a key role in supporting government ESG initiatives and green goals.
Royal Caribbean Group Shares Comprehensive Update on its Decarbonization Journey
Royal Caribbean Group, released its annual Seastainability Report, outlining milestones the company reached on its mission to deliver the best vacation experiences responsibly. Driven by its SEA the Future initiative, the company has advanced its commitment to sustain the planet, energize communities, and accelerate innovation.
WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics Surpasses 1,700 Properties
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics), the global initiative helping hoteliers on their first steps to improve their sustainability ratings, has reached a significant milestone with over 1,700 hotels verified across 70 countries worldwide.
Proudly Committed, RIU’s definitive step towards sustainability
RIU has presented its new Proudly Committed sustainability strategy. This change comes after a deep internal reflection on the future of the hotel industry and its impact on the community, the environment and employees. As a result of this process, RIU decided to transform the company and place sustainability at the centre of all the organisation’s decisions to ensure that the impact of the company’s activity on both the local community and the surrounding ecosystems is always as positive as possible.
Accor awarded ‘A’ rating by CDP for its environmental leadership and actions on climate change
For the first time, Accor joins the ‘A-list’ of global environmental non-profit CDP, as part of the leading companies regarding transparency, management of environment risks and demonstrating the rigor and ambition with which the climate issue is addressed in the company’s business model.
ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY SIGNS MOU WITH CROSSROADS MALDIVES BY S HOTELS AND RESORTS
S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the international hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maldives’ Ministry of Climate Change, Environment & Energy to preserve this idyllic island nation’s natural environment, share knowledge about the importance of conservation, and support CROSSROADS Maldives’ rich marine biodiversity in an area covering 3.15km² – about 31% of the total project size – as part of an Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) programme.
OUTRIGGER Khao Lak Beach Resort Shines with Sustainable Christmas Tree
UTRIGGER Khao Lak Beach Resort in Thailand has unveiled an elegant and sustainable Christmas tree in its lobby. This innovative Christmas tree is crafted entirely from recycled plastic bottles and adorned with twinkling lights and recycled ornaments. The tree represents the resort’s commitment to sustainability and its global conservation initiative, OUTRIGGER Zone.
True Blue Bay Picks Up Two Prestigious Awards
True Blue Bay in Grenada has picked up two awards in recognition of the boutique resort’s initiatives in sustainability and employing differently-abled persons. True Blue Bay won in the Environmental Sustainability category of the Caribbean Hotel Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) 2023 Awards while the Grenada National Council of the Disabled has recognised the hotel for employing differently-able persons.
WTTC’s ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’ ends 2023 on a high
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics is set to end if first year on a high with more than 1,300 hotels verified, across more than 30 countries from around the world.
Amilla Maldives’ Commitment to Inclusivity and Sustainability Recognised by Two Leading Institutions
Private island resort Amilla Maldives has been recognised for its continued commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity, with accolades from two leading institutions, EarthCheck and Blue Badge Access Awards. Amilla achieved its third consecutive EarthCheck Silver certification following an extensive audit of its sustainability practices; while the resort’s innovative and stylish approach to accessible design saw it named ‘Best International Venue’ in the Blue Badge Access Awards 2023.
Hotelplan UK Publishes First Planet & People Report: Protecting Our Futures
Hotelplan UK – the parent company of Explore Worldwide, Inghams, Esprit, Inntravel and Santa’s Lapland - has released its first Planet and People report, to follow on from its Climate and Biodiversity papers published early in 2023.