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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 -
92% of business travel professionals say sustainability is a priority: report
Research from the Global Business Travel Association found that companies are increasingly prioritizing sustainability in business travel, but their efforts are hampered by a lack of consistent emissions reporting.
By Noelle Mateer • June 14, 2023 -
Hotels’ energy, water usage decreased for ninth year in a row: Cornell study
Low occupancy rates and hotel closures due to the pandemic have contributed to water and energy savings, researchers say.
By Michele Laufik • June 13, 2023 -
Single-use plastic packaging may be checking out of the hotel toiletry market
State legislation, guest preferences for sustainable amenities and cost savings could signal a decline in sales for mini plastic toiletry containers. Refillable bottles are gaining ground as hotels look for ways to adapt to the trend.
By Danielle Beurteaux • June 7, 2023 -
Highgate ESG report outlines energy efficiency goals
The report is said to be one of the first of its kind by a major hotel management company.
By Jenna Walters • May 19, 2023 -
Why trans inclusion is a matter of total rewards
Most trans workers don’t feel comfortable being out at work, but many don’t even make it in the door — and advocates are looking to address those disparities through benefits.
By Caroline Colvin • May 15, 2023 -
Hotel Tech-in: An AI-assisted kitchen solution to help hotels tackle food waste
Winnow provides hotels with a cost-saving tool to track, measure and control the amount of food that’s wasted in commercial kitchens.
By Jenna Walters • May 5, 2023 -
Marriott announces first projects under hotel ownership diversity program
The company's Bridging the Gap program aims to increase its ranks of diverse owners and franchisees.
By Michele Laufik • May 2, 2023 -
Chatham Lodging Trust releases updated ESG targets
The REIT is able to promote ESG initiatives across its portfolio of hotels, including Residence Inn by Marriott, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Courtyard by Marriott and Hilton Garden Inn.
By Michele Laufik • April 26, 2023 -
Washington Governor signs bill to eliminate single-use plastics in hotels
The new law will prohibit hotels from stocking guest rooms or public bathrooms with plastic-packaged personal health or beauty products — a practice already adopted by some major hoteliers.
By Jenna Walters • April 25, 2023 -
Travelers want, but don’t always trust, sustainable practices at hotels
As travelers become more environmentally conscious, they are holding hospitality organizations to a higher standard of communication and action.
By Jenna Walters • April 20, 2023 -
How hotels are training staff to hit DEI goals
The industry wants to project an image that embraces inclusivity and accessibility. But is it all talk and no action?
By Michele Laufik • April 13, 2023 -
Choice Hotels to revamp sustainability certification program
As part of a new sustainability commitment, the hotel brand also set a goal to implement an automated utility tracking dashboard at each of its managed and owned properties.
By Jenna Walters • April 6, 2023 -
Club Med unveils new brand identity and sustainability efforts
The all-inclusive resort company says it plans to eliminate single-use plastics, improve energy management and support cultural preservation over the next two years.
By Michele Laufik • April 6, 2023 -
Choice Hotels sets goal to increase female representation in leadership roles to 50%
In a move to boost its diversity, the hotel brand also is committing $25 million in incentives for contracts with “underrepresented minority and woman owners” by 2025.
By Jenna Walters • April 4, 2023 -
Deep Dive
5 trends shaping hotel strategies in 2023
As hotels return to levels of business not seen since 2019, they are finding a new world of hospitality with rapid developments in technology, sustainability, business travel and more.
By Mike Dunphy • April 3, 2023