Sustainability has moved from fringe conversations to mainstream expectations. Sixty-One percent of U.S. travelers seek environmentally friendly, sustainable choices from their hotels. A simple roadmap can be followed to move any property forward. READ MORE

Julie Cheetham discusses how until fairly recently, to be an eco-hotel was a speciality, a bit left of field, often synonymous with a compromise on luxury and the variety of services available. But today, being 'eco' or practicing sustainability is not only necessary to meet growing consumer demand but also to ensure a business's resilience and long-term success – it's gone from niche to necessary. READ MORE

As more and more hotels and resorts strive for sustainability and self-sufficiency, Alma is one of a growing number of properties to embrace the "farm to table" movement by establishing its own farm. Cultivating an onsite farm has an array of benefits such as serving healthy, zero-kilometre food, education and staff empowerment. READ MORE

As the desire for "revenge travel" increases, Solaz Los Cabos, a reimagined resort where the Pacific Ocean meets the Baja Desert walks us through the life cycle of going above and beyond, exceeding expectations, and elevating the traditional hotel guest experience through epicurean dining, artisan butler service, rich art and history and beyond to deliver an exemplarily hospitality experience. READ MORE

With the Rise of AirBNBs and Vacation Rentals, hospitality professionals are getting creative to curate a new kind of guest experience centered on emerging travel trends and authentic service. Lily Hall is a new 15-room boutique lodging house with a restaurant, bar and events venue that just opened in Pensacola, FL. Lily Hall has resurrected the bones of a century-old community church, and offers an innovative fusion of today's rising travel trends. READ MORE