Sustainability is not something you jump on as it becomes a buzzword. There are hotel groups which have attempted to jump on the sustainability bandwagon much before it became a trending topic. These brands have gone on to become pioneers of green spaces – and have embedded sustainability into every facet of their business. Embracing…
Hotels need to leverage Sustainability and grasp “The Green Premium”: PHIST
Hotels and resorts around Southeast Asia are failing to understand the “green premium” and how to leverage it to attract quality guests, according to leading figures in the region’s hospitality industry. The message that hotels and resorts are falling behind counterparts in other parts of the globe when it comes to capitalizing on the benefits…
Customers demand increasing sustainability efforts at hotels and meeting venues
Environmental sustainability specialist, Greengage Solutions, has found that hotels and meeting venues are accelerating their sustainability efforts in response to customer demand. But even so hospitality is still lagging behind other industries, such as construction, when it comes to measuring their carbon footprint. Greengage has analysed searches conducted on its ECOsmart database of hundreds of…
Industry pioneers KP Ho and Bill Bensely to headline PHIST 6, Southeast Asia’s largest sustainability event
PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), Southeast Asia’s biggest sustainability event for the travel and hospitality industries, is back with a bang this September with an energizing full-day forum headlined by one of the region’s most inspiring leaders: KP Ho, the founder of Banyan Tree Group and pioneer of Laguna Phuket. He will be…
Reed & Mackay enhances sustainability toolkit with granular CO2 data
Reed & Mackay, a Navan company, is empowering travellers to make sustainable choices without compromising travel experience or budget. Reed & Mackay’s clients can now see enhanced CO2 data for air, rail, car hire and hotel, within the global TMC’s proprietary online booking platform, R&M/Book. Reed & Mackay announced its partnership with SQUAKE earlier this…
Sabre adds sustainability data to flight searches using Google’s CO2 emissions model
Sabre Corporation announces a significant milestone in its focus on sustainability by integrating carbon emissions data into its point-of-sale tools for corporations and travel agencies. As part of Sabre’s and Google’s long-term partnership Sabre has integrated Google’s Travel Impact Model (TIM) to display the carbon footprint of flights on its systems, thereby empowering travelers to make…
BEONx highlights the growing importance of sustainability in the hospitality industry
As the global hospitality industry continues to evolve, sustainability is emerging as a key factor that not only aligns with consumer values but also significantly affects a hotel’s online reputation and financial success. BEONx, a leading provider of advanced revenue management technology, recognises the growing significance of sustainability in the hospitality industry and its impact…
The Atlantis Atlas Project is going strong on sustainability
This World Oceans Day, Atlantis Dubai celebrates the two-year anniversary of the Atlantis Atlas Project, the cornerstone of its overall commitment to contribute to sustainable and responsible tourism. Over the past 12 months, the implementation of green investments totaling half a million US dollars has resulted in significant change to help reduce waste and emissions and facilitate…
Muslim Gen Z travellers seek culture, sustainability in travel
Two thirds of Muslim Gen Z travelers are looking for cultural immersion in their chosen destinations, while nature excursions are prioritized just as highly as more conventional “leisure seeking” pursuits, such as shopping and events. They are also developing financial independency with 32 percent paying for trips from their own pockets as opposed to 16…
Citadines Metro Central Dubai showcases commitment to sustainability
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the leading international lodging owner-operator, continues to spearhead innovative sustainability initiatives at its vibrant lifestyle property in the UAE, Citadines Metro Central Dubai. Since 2021, the apart’hotel has undertaken an impressive commitment to decrease its environmental impact and enhance sustainable best practices across services including the elimination of 120,000 plastic bottles…
