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Wyndham’s Women Own the Room membership drives 15 hotel openings
The initiative, aimed at fostering greater diversity within hotel ownership, has led to more than 50 signings over two years.
By Noelle Mateer • March 19, 2024 -
Hotel Tech-in: The smart shower heads combatting water waste
Several hotel groups are now testing Oasense shower heads, which maximize water flow rates to reduce waste.
By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Choice Hotels, Tesla partner on EV charging deployment across US
Participating Choice-branded hotels will get Tesla Universal Wall Connectors starting this year, as the company looks to meet “growing demand” from travelers for the eco-friendly amenity.
By Jenna Walters • Feb. 7, 2024 -
2024 Outlook
Hotel industry forecast 2024: development, F&B, technology and more
Leaders in the hospitality industry shared with Hotel Dive what trends will drive progress at hotels this year, impacting everything from on-site amenities to hotel workforce management.
By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Urban markets, sustainable tourism to drive global hotel investment in 2024: JLL
Global hotel investment will accelerate this year, exceeding 2023’s volume by from 15% to 25%.
By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Electric vehicle charging gains traction across hotel industry
In 2023, several EV charging providers launched national hotel deployments, and major players like Marriott and Hilton tapped preferred suppliers.
By Jenna Walters • Dec. 19, 2023 -
BWH Hotels to bring Tesla EV charging stations to North American properties
The partnership is the latest between a hotel company and EV charging provider as hotels increasingly seek to cater to eco-conscious guests.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 14, 2023 -
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, IFC unveil plans for future green building certification
At the COP28 summit in Dubai, the organizations said they will use the new certification to measure progress toward SHA’s “Net Positive Hospitality” initiative.
By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Marriott works with Google to make its events more neuroinclusive for attendees
Large-scale events hosted by the hotel chain will now have accessibility measures like quiet rooms and real-time captioning to accommodate attendees in the neurodivergent community.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 5, 2023 -
8 hotel industry events to attend in 2024
From innovative hotel marketing strategies and technology developments to staffing solutions and sustainability initiatives, there is no shortage of hospitality industry trends for hoteliers to discuss at these top hospitality events.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 10, 2023 -
Marriott, Hilton and other hotels launch alliance for sustainable procurement
The founding companies, also including Accor, IHG and Radisson, will use EcoVadis's rating systems to create a common sustainability standard for the industry’s value chain.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Women, Black board members underrepresented at hotel companies: report
While representation of women and Black members on hotel industry firms’ boards of directors rose in 2022, the groups remain in the minority in most cases.
By Jenna Walters • Oct. 3, 2023 -
From ‘ableism’ to ‘woke’: Institute of Hospitality publishes DEI glossary
The glossary, an industry first, looks to create a common vocabulary of diversity, equity and inclusion terms for the hospitality sector.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Marriott taps EV Connect as preferred electric vehicle charging provider
EV Connect will grow Marriott's charging network at a time when guests increasingly demand the amenity.
By Jenna Walters • Sept. 20, 2023 -
AHLA, Hotel Association of Canada partner on sustainability certification
The joint venture will bring Canada’s successful Green Key Eco-Ratings to the U.S. hotel market.
By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 19, 2023 -
3 unique ways hotels are addressing food waste
With sustainability top of mind for hotel groups, properties are overcoming kitchen logistical challenges in creative ways.
By Hillary Richard • Sept. 8, 2023 -
Hilton, Tesla partner to deploy 20,000 EV chargers at hotels
The hotel claims the installation will make its EV charging network the largest of any hospitality company.
By Jenna Walters • Sept. 7, 2023 -
1 Hotels debuts sustainable event-planning service
The luxury lifestyle hotel brand’s Certified Sustainable Gatherings program assists clients with materials sourcing, single-use plastics reduction and carbon emissions reduction.
By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 8, 2023 -
Hyatt emphasizes responsible sourcing, anti-human trafficking work in 2022 ESG report
CEO Mark Hoplamazian discussed Hyatt’s planet- and people-focused goals in the company’s second-quarter earnings call.
By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 7, 2023 -
AD1 Global to add EV charging stations at 17 hotels
The partnership between the hospitality management company and EnviroSpark meets growing traveler demand for EV charging stations.
By Jenna Walters • Aug. 7, 2023 -
AHLA Foundation awards $500,000 in grants to anti-trafficking organizations
As the foundation ramps up anti-trafficking efforts, its funds will support four community-based organizations that help survivors.
By Noelle Mateer • July 24, 2023 -
Marriott sets environmental goals for hotels worldwide
The company is deploying electric vehicle charging stations and phasing out single-use plastic toiletry bottles, according to a newly released ESG report.
By Jenna Walters • July 13, 2023 -
Wynn Resorts outlines net-zero goals, employee impact in 2022 ESG report
Employees donated a record $800,000 to give back to local communities as the hospitality industry calls for more transparency around responsible actions.
By Noelle Mateer • July 12, 2023 -
Choice Hotels on how sustainable practices can help hotels cut costs, drive revenue
Improving the bottom line starts with tracking utility usage and spend, the company’s VP of ESG tells Hotel Dive.
By Jenna Walters • July 10, 2023 -
Beverly Hills hotels use IceBrick technology to cut carbon emissions
The Beverly Hilton and The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills are the first hotels in the U.S. to use Israel-based Nostromo’s ice-powered clean energy service.
By Noelle Mateer • June 15, 2023