Maldivian resort opens new marine biology centre
Maldivian eco-resort Gili Lankanfushi launched an innovative marine biology centre on World Oceans Day. Gili Veshi, which translates as ‘Gili Environment’ in the local Dhivehi language, will become the island’s primary marine research facility and the central hub for all sustainability and conservation issues, as well…
World’s Greenest Hotels of 2017 revealed in Green Hotelier Awards
The 2017 Green Hotelier Awards have named the world’s most eco-friendly and sustainable hotels as part of Responsible Business Week. The annual Awards invite applications from hotels of…
Eco Resort Misool wins Tourism for Tomorrow Environment Award
Proving once again that hotels can be responsible businesses acting as a force for good in their communities, Misool Eco Resort has been named the winner of the…
Fairmont Resort Leura: World Heritage environmental programmes
In our new Best Practice Case Study, Paul Briggs, Sustainability Manager Schwartz Family Company which owns the Fairmont Resort Leura in Australia’s Blue Mountains describes the efforts the…
New coalition for Asian green hoteliers launched
A new coalition for sustainable hoteliers in Asia Pacific - Hotel Owners for Tomorrow (HOT) - has launched at HICAP 2016. The founding signatories of the HOT initiative…
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Tongsai Bay: champions of nature
by Siobhan O'Neill - July 17, 2017
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Diamond Resorts share the sustainability message
by Siobhan O'Neill - July 14, 2017
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Talking Point: Are you sending your water straight down the drain?
by Siobhan O'Neill - July 11, 2017
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Power hungry hotels need to reduce their future energy needs now
by Siobhan O'Neill - July 10, 2017
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Talking Point: How can hotels work with refugees?
by Siobhan O'Neill - July 4, 2017
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Water Management and Responsibility in Hotels
by Holly Tuppen - March 22, 2013
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Simple steps to reducing energy consumption
by Holly Tuppen - January 4, 2013
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Reducing and Managing Food Waste in Hotels
by Holly Tuppen - September 2, 2014
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Cyprus takes the lead on sustainable destinations
by Siobhan O'Neill - June 18, 2014
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Brazil World Cup tourism – negative or positive impact?
by Siobhan O'Neill - May 29, 2014
Steven Vanholme: Could you be the first hotel group on 100% renewable energy?
Duncan Lauder: Waste Management
Vilnis Vesma: Communicating Sustainability to Guests
Anthony James: Hoteliers getting cosy with biomass offers could be leaving themselves in the cold
alex tsuk: Leading hotels collaborate to drive water stewardship
InterContinental Sydney: a 30 year sustainability journey
The InterContinental Sydney was winner of the Green Hotelier Awards 2016 in Asia Pacific. Their journey has taken 30…
Airbnb planning community guesthouses
Airbnb is challenging hotels on their socio-sustainability credentials with its new community guesthouse concept. In a move that the…
Thai resort pioneers mangrove preservation
Thai wellness resort Chiva-Som has launched a pioneering project to preserve mangroves. Demonstrating ways in which hotels and resorts…
Hotels in China must be more sustainable, says report
A report comparing hotels’ environmental footprints has found that China’s hospitality sector urgently needs to address its sustainability. China…
