In the aftermath of Covid, designing public spaces to protect health and wellness has to be a priority. In all likelihood, health considerations will continue to be a priority in the years to come. These new priorities need not be seen as a burden, instead they're an opportunity to integrate healthy design into public spaces. READ MORE

See how New York Marriott Marquis, a 49-story hotel spanning an entire city street at the epicenter of Times Square, goes green every day, nurturing guests who are making sustainable hotel choices. In this new era of travel, sustainable hotel choices have increased in response to guest preferences. From energy conservation to eco-friendly amenities to food on the table, this hotel shows how to operate sensibly in a space that spans a full city block and is an icon on Broadway since 1985. READ MORE

During the last decade sustainability has finally become mainstream and is being addressed by almost all actors in society. I you haven't started your hotel's sustainability work yet the timing is perfect to design a program that will add real value to your business. In this article I share my five top tips for success in this area, based on 30 years of practical experience with brands like Scandic, Hilton, Mövenpick and others. READ MORE

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