Talking Point: Can we really source sustainable interiors?
With more hotels moving towards sustainable practice, ethical tourism and environmentally friendly sourcing, it is important to maintain a comprehensive approach to environmentalism, says Liam O’Donnell, director …
Talking Point: Sustainability by design – can we be aesthetic and eco-friendly?
A lot of a hotel’s sustainability challenges are now being addressed at the design stage. Whether that’s designing a water …
Hilton commits to double investment in people and planet
Hilton has announced today their sustainability vision for 2030 which includes a commitment to halve their impact on…
Making the green building business case for hotel owners
Green Hotelier interviewed Stuart Kay, Chief Sustainability Officer at GreenPlace Assets about the current picture on sustainability in…
Talking Point: Quitting straws and other ways to reduce single use plastics
Plastic is a big issue right now and loads of consumer-facing businesses are seeking ways to reduce their…
Carlson Rezidor partnership helps build green hotels
A new partnership between Carlson Rezidor and IFC aims to design and build greener hotels and other buildings. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced a partnership with IFC, a member of the World Bank Group that focuses…
Sustainability challenges in Southeast Asia
Arnfinn Oines, Corporate Conscience for Soneva Resorts, talks to us about what he sees as some of the main sustainability challenges in Southeast Asia. What do you do when there are no proper municipal waste facilities or public…
NH builds Hotels out of recycled cork
NH Hotel Group has unveiled the successful results of its ongoing Cork2Cork recycling scheme. Cork2Cork is one of the hotel chain’s sustainability development initiatives, run in conjunction with leading producer of cork and cork materials, Amorim. Since…
Edible Hotel design addresses food sustainability issues of the future
An unusual design was selected by judges at the European Hotel Design Awards for the Hotel of Tomorrow award. The Edible Hotel by hotel design specialists Dexter Moren Associates was picked out as the winner of the…
Polls
What is the most effective way for hoteliers to make the festive season more responsible?
- Get serious about food waste (51%, 78 Votes)
- Partner with a local charity that helps disadvantaged people (26%, 40 Votes)
- Local sourcing for menus (14%, 21 Votes)
- Recycle festive decorations (9%, 13 Votes)
Total Voters: 152
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