It's not necessary to explore, theorize or debate the moral imperatives of green hotels because our guests are already demanding it. When it comes to travel trends for 2022, the world is literally searching for responsible travel. In this article discover how furthering your sustainability efforts helps remedy the moral obligation to protect our shared environment while also making great business sense. READ MORE

Catering to today's mindful travelers who aim to tread lightly, get off-the-beaten-track, and fully immerse in the destination, hotels are moving beyond typical "bricks and mortar" design with environmentally conscious, sustainable spaces that positively impact the locale and the community. Exploring architectural and landscape design and the growing sector of experiential travel, this article explores "light-on-land" approaches to hotel design. READ MORE

Is Sustainability just a trend or is it going to catch on for real this time? If it is a real factor in decision making on which hotel to choose, what are the ways you can tell the ones that really walk the talk from others that just jumped on the bandwagon of greenwashing? This article will give you some tips on what to look for in a sustainable hotel operation. READ MORE

Guests have always wanted everything, although they have not necessarily wanted to pay for it. But is it different for sustainability? Are guests talking the talk but not walking the walk? Or are they now walking the walk? Globally, about four out of five travelers indicated they would like to stay in a hotel that practiced sustainability. So why aren't more guests staying in environmentally friendly hotels? READ MORE

This article discusses how to reduce your carbon footprint when selecting your next hotel carpet. Points to consider are the materials used, the processes and the result as well as how it will biodegrade. There is no magic solution, but hoteliers need to be mindful of the impact on the planet of their fabric choices. READ MORE

The modern traveler has new expectations for the social and environmental practices of the brands they support. This has created a substantial opportunity for the travel industry to not only attract business, but to do good in the process. We are witnessing an ECOrenaissance, whereby the time has come for all companies to step-up, create integrity around their sustainability efforts, and evaluate how they are regenerating the health of all living beings. READ MORE

Sustainable travel has become top of mind for major players in the industry as global travelers have become more attentive to the impact their decisions can have on the world. But it's the smaller players in remote destinations that can make the biggest strides in harnessing travel and tourism to positively impact the preservation of the environment and local communities. READ MORE

There are multiple ways hotels can work with their guests to combat extraordinarily high utility costs. A study conducted by the author, in conjunction with two colleagues, suggests that it's possible to engage guests in "the nudge," a time-tested method employed by utility companies to enlist the help of their customers to managing home heating/electrical and air conditioning costs. READ MORE

New consumer research from TRSA measures guest sentiment for daily linen changes and environmentally friendly laundering. These two coexist when water and energy conservation practices are used and greater professionalism in linen management is practiced, supporting hotel profitability. Economies of scale reached by larger laundries that smaller on-premises laundries (OPLs) cannot achieve are highlighted here. Green benefits of renting linen as part of outsourcing laundry service are described. READ MORE

Over-cleaning and disinfecting continue to expose guests and employees to hazardous chemicals while doing little to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Now, travelers are looking for more transparency around the cleaning practices of lodging properties. Hotels can address these concerns by choosing certified green cleaning and disinfecting products; adopting more sustainable protocols; and promoting equity for housekeeping staff. READ MORE

Sustainability, well-being and purposeful stewardship have been core pillars for Banyan Tree Group since our inception in 1994. Through the comprehensive Stay for Good program – a structured framework aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – we focus on action for well-being, culture, climate, resource and biodiversity conservation to create a better world for all stakeholders now and in the future. (61 words) READ MORE

Sustainability is a critical factor for successful business, and the hospitality industry is no exception. Expecting a full recovery this year following the pandemic, hotels need to reevaluate their sustainable initiatives starting in the guestroom. From climate control and occupancy sensors to lighting and indoor air quality, there are a myriad of technologies to help hotels achieve their sustainability goals. READ MORE

Civil suits against hotel and motel chains for allegedly benefitting financially from human trafficking are on the rise across the country. There were roughly 200 active civil human trafficking lawsuits in 2020. Of those civil cases, 91 were sex trafficking cases and 109 were forced labor cases. Hotels were by far the most common type of entity defendant in civil human trafficking cases. READ MORE

Covid-19 decimated non-profit organizations as people had to brace for the unknown. The travel industry took a loss of $4.5 trillion in 2020, according to WTTC. While the numbers are jarring, hitting the floor provides a limitless ceiling to rebuild stronger and more consciously. With 700,000 hotels worldwide, impact-driven sustainability and community-impact initiatives in destinations can serve as a catalyst that builds resilience and sustainable futures for all. READ MORE

'If you build it, they will come', is now, 'if you build it green, they will come even more eagerly'. The hospitality industry is amid a sea change that's moving sustainable tourism from niche to mainstream, and it would be hard to find a better example than the unique & beloved beachside destination at Gulf State Park in the heart of coastal Alabama, USA, where you'd least expect it. READ MORE