Hotel energy, water consumption rose amid post-pandemic travel surge

Cornell University's latest Hotel Sustainability Benchmarking Index noted a general increase in energy and water consumption for the first time in 10 cycles.

By Noelle Mateer • May 13, 2024

The Connecticut hotel offering a road map for zero-emissions hospitality

Transforming a 50-year-old office building into the first all-electric, Passive House-certified hotel in the U.S. was a challenge. But the end result has been “good for business” at Hotel Marcel.

By Brian Martucci • May 10, 2024

Illinois Senate approves bill targeting single-use plastic at hotels

Similar legislation requiring hotels to eliminate small plastic toiletry bottles has passed in Washington, California and New York.

By Jenna Walters • April 15, 2024

Younger travelers, AI and sustainability to shape future of travel: Deloitte

Hotels are already working to court eco-conscious travelers, but demographic shifts and the rise of AI-powered booking may lead the industry to rethink loyalty and personalization.

By Noelle Mateer • April 4, 2024

Green Key Global sustainability certification now live for US hotels

The American Hotel & Lodging Association and the Hotel Association of Canada will expand the program as more hotel companies set climate goals.

By Noelle Mateer • April 4, 2024

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

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