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Net-zero Greenhouse-gas Emissions By 2050

Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, MN Becomes First Hotel in the World with CarbinX Carbon Capture Unit to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

This marks the first hotel in the world to use this system that captures greenhouse gas emissions from heating equipment. The installation is part of a program by CenterPoint Energy, Minnesota's largest natural gas utility, to explore the potential of new, cleaner energy technologies.

2023-03-29

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Environmental Footprint

WTTC Reveals Italian Travel & Tourism Sector Climate Footprint

ector’s GDP has grown on average 1.1% annually while greenhouse gas emissions increased by just 0.2% each year

2023-03-27

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Green Hotels

Global Hotel Alliance Launches Green Collection of Green Certified Hotels

Every Green Collection property has attained at least one certification from a globally recognised environmental organisation, with EarthCheck, Green Growth 2050, Green Key and Green Globe among the 15 leading certification bodies represented, and each requiring hotels to meet the highest international standards for sustainability initiatives and performance, with regular third- party audits conducted to retain certification

2023-03-24

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Sustainable Aviation Future

Is This Small Finnish City the Ideal Blueprint for a Sustainable Future?

Finland is officially the happiest place to live in the world. That’s according to the World Happiness Report, which has seen the Nordic country top the list for a sixth year in a row. The report cited nature and community as two of the biggest reasons that keep Finns smiling.

2023-03-23

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Environmental Footprint

WTTC Unveils New Data Detailing the Total Water Usage of the Global Travel & Tourism Sector

Sector's total water footprint is less than 1% of the global total - Sector's water intensity has reduced by a fifth

2023-03-23

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Environmental Footprint

WTTC Reveals Portugal Travel & Tourism Sector Climate Footprint

Sector’s emissions intensity declined, whilst GDP continued to grow - Portugal’s Travel & Tourism is becoming more energy efficient

2023-03-21

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Ecotourism

The Five Principles of Ecotourism - By Craig Handleman

A perspective by an advocate for the environment and sustainable coffee.

2023-03-15

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Sustainable Travel

New Report: Promoting a Sustainable Future for China's Travel Industry

Accor, together with Trip.com Group and McKinsey, launches whitepaper on sustainable travel in China and sets out series of industry and consumer recommendations

2023-03-15

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Sustainable Tourism

New UNWTO Report to Support Climate Action in the Tourism Sector

UNWTO has released a new report highlighting the progress that global tourism has made in measuring greenhouse gas emissions as well as the challenges the sector still faces.

2023-03-08

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Hotel Sustainability

Germany Leads the Way in Reducing Absolute Emissions in Travel & Tourism

Sector’s GDP has grown on average 1.5% annually while greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 1.1% each year

2023-03-08

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Sustainable Tourism

Accor Pacific Announces Partnership with Ecotourism Australia

Accor has entered into a strategic partnership with Ecotourism Australia to certify all Accor hotels, apartments and resorts across Australia and the Pacific as Sustainable Tourism certified businesses.

2023-03-07

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Hotel Sustainability

WTTC Launches Hotel Sustainability Verification Scheme

Global tourism body announces verification scheme for Basics - Thousands of hotels, destinations and OTAs support Hotel Sustainability Basics - Inaugural partners include destinations, major international hotel groups and tourist resorts - Research shows almost all hotels are aware of their responsibility to the planet

2023-03-06

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Hotel Sustainability

Meliá Hotels International Named the Most Sustainable Hotel Company in the World in 2022 by S&P Global

The result has been achieved in spite of a more stringent analysis which has caused decreases in the overall score of 25% of the more than 10,000 companies analysed.

2023-01-27

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Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Choice Hotels Joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Choice Hotels International, Inc. has joined the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, a global network for responsible hospitality which unites hotel companies to build a more sustainable future.

2023-01-24

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Renewable Drinking Water

Accor to Serve Renewable Drinking Water Made Purely From Sunlight and Air in Singapore Hotels

Accor is partnering with SOURCE Global, PBC to bring the world’s first truly sustainable bottled drinking water brand to prominent hotels in Singapore.

2023-01-12

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Carbon Emissions

Accor Commits to Reaching Net Zero Emissions by 2050

As economic and environmental pressures create an unprecedented context, fresh ideas, impetus and inspiration are more important than ever to transform society sustainably. Keen to play a key role in this transformation, Accor has committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and increasing energy efficiency in the short and long term.

2022-12-29

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Sustainable Hospitality

The World Travel & Tourism Council Announces Collaboration with UNWTO and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance at COP15

Travel & Tourism sector commits to vision to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030

2022-12-13

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Charging Stations

Marriott International Expands Electric Vehicle Network Across Asia Pacific

The company plans to install more than 400 EV chargers in the region by 2025

2022-12-07

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Corporate Sustainability

GBTA Applauds New EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

In further moves towards decarbonising the business travel sector

2022-11-29

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Climate Action

UNWTO at COP27: Uniting Tourism Around Tangible Climate Action Plans

The tourism sector has set out its plans to achieve its climate action ambitions. At COP27, UNWTO brought leading sector stakeholders together to share practical insights into accelerating the shift to greater sustainability and reaching Net-Zero.

2022-11-17

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Greenhushing

Greenhushing: Why Some Firms Keep Quiet About ESG - By Mirko Heinle

Worried about backlash, some companies don’t openly share the steps they may be taking to reduce their carbon footprint. Wharton’s Mirko Heinle explains this troubling trend of 'greenhushing' and what it means for climate change.

2022-11-09

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Climate Change

Iberostar Hotels Outline Plans to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2030

The Group’s carbon footprint in 2019 was 230,000 tonnes of greenhouse gasses. While the company estimates emissions per hotel to decrease by 2030, through its work towards efficiency and by using renewable energy, Iberostar could be restoring up to 560,000 mangroves in its destinations to reach neutrality

2022-11-09

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Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Hospitality Sector Updates Carbon Tool to Further Industry-wide, Robust Approach to Environmental Measurement

The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has updated its Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) and is calling on the hospitality industry, including corporate clients and booking platforms, to use common measurement metrics to ensure a transparent and globally comparable approach to carbon, water and waste reporting.

2022-10-26

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AHLA and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Partner to Advance Sustainability Efforts in the Hospitality Industry

AHLA, the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and their member brands continue to lead efforts in the hospitality sector that benefit both people and the planet

2022-10-19

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Net Zero

UK Hospitality Industry Aims for Net Zero by 2040

Leading industry body UKHospitality unveils its ‘vitally important’ programme aimed at guiding the sector to net zero by 2040.

2022-10-13

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