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Circular economy practices are helping to reduce waste and operating costs in hotels, a new study by WWF Germany, Kühne Logistics University (KLU), Motel One and Leonardo Hotels has found.

Circular economy practices can reduce operating costs in hotels, study finds

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Circular economy practices are helping to reduce waste and operating costs in hotels, a new study by WWF Germany, Kühne…

The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale. Source: Host Hotels & Resorts

Host Hotels & Resorts invested around $300 million in climate resilience over the past decade

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Host Hotels & Resorts has invested around $300 million in climate resilience measures since 2016, and approved more than 30…

While hotels have long encourage guests to re-use towels and conserve energy where possible, a study has suggested that a more direct approach – connecting the environmental impact of a stay directly to what travellers pay – could drive more sustainable choices.

Carbon-based hotel pricing could encourage more sustainable choices, study suggests

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While hotels have long encourage guests to re-use towels and conserve energy where possible, a study has suggested that a…

A large white cruise ship gliding through calm blue ocean at sunset.

Cruise holidays taxed less than hotels, despite environmental impact, says T&E

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Cruise holidays should ‘pay their fair share’ of tax, given their environmental impact and contribution to overtourism, a new study…

Hotel group Hilton has announced it has made 'measurable progress' towards its 2030 sustainability goals, in its latest Travel with Purpose report.

Hilton reports ‘measurable progress’ towards 2030 sustainability targets

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Hotel group Hilton has announced it has made ‘measurable progress’ towards its 2030 sustainability goals, in its latest Travel with…

A new guide to assist tourism destinations and businesses prepare for incoming EU sustainability claims legislation has been launched by the European Travel Commission (ETC), alongside the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) and NECSTouR.

New guide helps tourism destinations navigate EU sustainability claims rules

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A new guide to assist tourism destinations and businesses prepare for incoming EU sustainability claims legislation has been launched by…

Ambition Into Action – Inge Huijbrechts, Chief Sustainability and Security Officer, Radisson Hotel Group

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SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural ‘Ambition Into Action’ report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning sustainability vision into business…

Indian hospitality firm Lemon Tree Hotels Limited (LTHL) has announced that all 41 of its company-owned Lemon Tree Hotels has now achieved green building certification.

India’s Lemon Tree Hotels achieve green building certification across owned portfolio

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Indian hospitality firm Lemon Tree Hotels Limited (LTHL) has announced that all 41 of its company-owned hotels have now achieved…

Targeted interventions, such as the implementation of measurement and management practices, can reduce hotel food waste by up to 40% in six months, a new report by World Wildlife Fund, Greenview and the American Hotel & Lodging Association has found.

Measuring and managing food waste can lead to a 40% waste reduction for hotels

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Targeted interventions, such as the implementation of measurement and management practices, can reduce hotel food waste by up to 40%…

Modern hotel lobby or cafe with a long wooden bar-height table, beige stools, and potted plants near floor-to-ceiling windows bathed in natural light.

Radisson Hotel Group turning net-zero transformation into ‘real, measurable progress’