Sustainability News
The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas - Nusa Dua, Bali Sets New Sustainability Benchmark in 2024
The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali leads the way in sustainable luxury by making significant strides in waste management and eco-friendly initiatives. By mid-2024, Mulia Bali reduced waste sent to landfills by 97.5%, showcasing the commitment to environmental stewardship within the hospitality industry. This achievement builds on previous years, with a reduction of over 95% in 2023 and 94% in 2022.
Data Appeal Awards Brazil’s Top Destinations for Sustainability at ABAV Expo 2024
This week, The Data Appeal Company, part of Almawave Group, participates in the ABAV Internacional de Turismo at the CICB – Centro Internacional de Convenções do Brasil, Brasília. Last night, Data Appeal’s much-anticipated Prêmio Excelência Turística Destino Digital – Brasil 2024 awards were announced, honoring Brazilian destinations that have excelled in sustainability practices.
Fairmont Le Ch Teau Frontenac Awarded 5 Green Keys by Green Key Global
In its ongoing pursuit of improvements in sustainable development, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is honored to announce the achievement of its 5th Green Key awarded by Green Key Global, a prestigious recognition that reflects its deep commitment to the environment. This certification, along with its Biosphere certification obtained this year, highlights the iconic establishment’s sustained efforts to enhance its environmental impact while promoting sustainable tourism. Travelers will continue to enjoy unparalleled experiences that evolve in an eco-conscious environment.
Inaugural World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards Set to Showcase Global Innovations in Belize
On the evening of Friday, 27 September 2024, Belize will host the first-ever World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, promising to be a landmark event in the realm of global tourism and hospitality. This inaugural event is not just a celebration of achievements but also a pivotal moment for the industry, highlighting innovative practices and sustainable initiatives that are shaping the future of travel and hospitality worldwide. Launched at COP28 in Dubai, it is the sister programme of World Travel Awards, established in 1993 to acknowledge excellence in travel.
Slow travel, sustainability and technology highlighted as future global tourism trends
Travel & tourism experts from across the industry convened at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 Future Stage this morning to discuss the complexities of navigating the transformation of hospitality
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.