Sustainable Hotel News’ Post

In an era of increasing environmental awareness, numerous hotel brands are placing sustainability at the forefront of their operations. While many are making strides, these Top 5 luxury brands stand out for their exceptional commitment to eco-friendly practices: Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas - emphasizes organic on-site farming, zero-waste policies, and local conservation projects. 1 Hotels focuses on using reclaimed materials, implementing energy-efficient systems, and offering plant-based dining options. Soneva maintains carbon-neutral resorts, runs innovative waste-to-wealth programs, and leads marine conservation efforts. Alila Hotels pursues EarthCheck certification, implements advanced water conservation systems, and prioritizes local sourcing. Banyan Tree AlUla operates youth mentorship programs, emphasizes resource conservation, and manages a sustainable supply chain. What hotel brands do you feel are placing sustainability at their forefront? 📷 : via Banyan Tree AlUla #gostellarit #innovation #sustainability #luxurytravel #purpose

#HotelCertification #Water #SDG6 #Conferences 🚿Green certification of hotels is an important issue for the meetings industry and a selection priority when it comes to green conferences. However, there are limits to what a hotel can achieve and what needs to be adapted in governance, particularly in remote islands. 🌧️Read why plastic bottles might not always be a no-go, and how water-recycling can be also utterly useless.... Pætur Trónd Thomsen Brim Hildardóttir Hoydal Ignacio Deregibus Óluva Reginsdóttir Eidesgaard Gunn Hernes Hotel Brandan Rúni Nielsen #wastewater #waterrecycling #GreenKey #FrauBlau https://lnkd.in/e4Jek6-Z

Soap Aid is incredibly grateful for our partnership with the Schwartz Family Company and Dr Jerry Schwartz for continuously prioritising the reduction of hygiene related illnesses and sustainability, through their unwavering support of Soap Aid and the Soap Aid Hotel to Hands Waste soap recycling programme.   Our fantastic Soap Aid Champion, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour have diverted 2,815kg of used soap from landfill since joining our Hotel to Hands soap recycling program in 2018.   Sofitel’s Executive Housekeeper, Karolina Sadalska, who leads this sustainability initiative within the hotel said: “We have been proud partners with Soap Aid for the past six years, with only a brief interruption during the pandemic,” said Karolina. “Over the years, our team has remained deeply committed to promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. Recycling, sustainability, and other environmental initiatives are integral to our culture and are included in our onboarding process to ensure every team member understands their importance from day one.”   Dr Schwartz said it was a “natural” to support an organisation like Soap Aid, and he believed that more hotel groups could introduce sustainability measures to reduce their environmental footprint.   “Hotels need to be holistic in terms of how they operate, and sustainability should be a priority of every hotel operation,” said Dr Schwartz.   Read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/gPWnmFiE #SofitelSydneyDarlingHarbour ⁠#hoteltohands #EcoFriendlyAccommodation #WasteReduction #CommunityHygiene #TogetherForBetterHygiene #EnvironmentalImpact #SoapAid #SustainabilityInitiatives #SoapRecycling #CircularEconomy #SustainableAccommodations

#SDG6 #Hotels #Certification #FrauBlau 🥇🌱Many hotels invest in green infrastructure and new management processes to obtain sustainable certification. The measures however can find their limits, when governance in the destination needs to adapt public services and legal conditions in order to comply. 💧In the case of #water, certification catalogues for hotels should be discussed with local government, utilities and research organisations for better cross-sector collaboration in water infrastructure, innovation and digitalisation. 👏👏Every step for improvement taken in a destination, can support hotels to further develop their sustainable water strategy, and, for their marketing, use great water narratives and new data to engage guests. 👍Read about possible limits of certification in remote and small island communities! Pætur Trónd Thomsen Abdulla Al-Naimi Shay Hakimi Carme Machí Castañer Robert Brears Brim Hildardóttir Hoydal Rúni Nielsen Theresa Al- Wadi Green Key International https://lnkd.in/eXxpxSg5

A #Sustainable Retreat Château de Vignée The hospitality industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it embraces #sustainability.  #ChâteaudeVignée, with its rich history and #luxurious ambiance, has successfully integrated sustainability into its operations. #Hotels for Trees Program One of the standout initiatives is the 'Hotels for #Trees' program. This innovative program supports #reforestation efforts by planting a new tree every time a guest opts to skip room cleaning. This simple yet impactful choice helps reduce the hotel's environmental footprint by decreasing the use of cleaning products, water, and energy associated with daily room maintenance. Additionally, it contributes to global reforestation, which is crucial for combating climate change and preserving biodiversity. #Energy Efficiency The hotel has installed advanced energy management systems to monitor and control the consumption of electricity, heating, and cooling.  Energy-efficient LED lighting is used throughout the property, and guest rooms feature smart thermostats that adjust temperatures based on occupancy. #Water Conservation The hotel uses a variety of water-saving technologies, including low-flow faucets and shower heads, dual-flush toilets. #Waste Reduction and Recycling Waste is sorted into various categories—organic, recyclable, and non-recyclable—to ensure proper disposal and maximum recycling. Organic waste is composted and used to enrich the gardens surrounding the property. Additionally, the hotel has eliminated single-use plastics, opting for reusable or biodegradable alternatives. #Sustainable Sourcing The hotel prioritizes local and organic products for its restaurant, reducing the carbon footprint associated with transportation and supporting local farmers and producers. The kitchen uses seasonal ingredients to prepare gourmet dishes, ensuring freshness and reducing food waste. #Honey Production The Hotel also produces its own honey, considered the most environmentally friendly and ethically responsible sweetener. The hotel's beekeeper practices sustainable beekeeping, which is vital for maintaining bee populations and preserving natural ecosystems. The bees play a crucial role in pollinating the surrounding flora, supporting local biodiversity. #Guest #Engagement and #Education Château de Vignée actively engages guests in its green initiatives. Informational materials are provided in guest rooms to educate visitors on the importance of sustainability and encourage them to participate in eco-friendly practices during their stay.  The hotel organizes nature walks and educational tours to raise awareness about the importance of conservation. Château de Vignée exemplifies how luxury and sustainability can coexist harmoniously in the hotel industry. As more hotels adopt similar practices, the hospitality industry can play a pivotal role in promoting sustainability and protecting the environment for future generations. Elodie François

With the failure of COP29, it is upon each of us to prevent carbon footprint and save our children from the harsh climate changes. Composting is the easiest way to achieve this... and now lots of businesses also are seeing strategic business advantages in composting...

🌍Embracing Sustainability: A Look into Hotel Management Trends for 2024 🌿 With 2023 highlighting the urgent need for change amidst rising global temperatures, flooding, plastic pollution, and crop failures, it's clear that business and lifestyle practices must evolve. Discover how the hotel industry is stepping up to address these challenges with innovative sustainability trends. Stay tuned for insights! #Sustainability #HotelManagement #2024Trends 

Not only is water conservation the right thing to do, but it also reaps enormous cost-saving benefits. 💰   “When at least 50 percent of the world’s population live under highly water-stressed conditions for at least one month of the year, we cannot operate hotels as we did before.” 🌍 Incentivizing guests to opt out of room cleaning is a great idea, but an even better idea is to partner with organizations like Hotels for Trees who will plant a tree for every room opting out of cleaning. Saving money on resources, and creating resources through reforestation projects at the same time! 👏 According to Accor, if all guests staying more than one night opted out of the daily cleaning of their room (except every third day), it’s estimated that up to 4 percent of direct water consumption could be saved. For an average hotel, this is the equivalent of 6,500 showers each year. 🌳 Edwin Schaerlaeckens Accor

"𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩, 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘬𝘦𝘺𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘶𝘦𝘥, 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥, 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺. 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵." – World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Hoteliers, it is important to continue the global efforts of adding more sustainability into the footprint and operations of every hotel. According to the International Energy Agency, a reduction of 70 million carbon tons a year is needed by 2030 to meet global climate goals.   In the most recent national data, America generated 262.4 million tons of waste, up 4.5 %. That amounts to nearly 5 lbs. per person a day. The greatest cost is environmental. When organic waste sits in a landfill, it decomposes, emitting methane, which is bad for the climate. Landfills are the 3rd largest source of methane emissions in the country. Hoteliers can collectively do their part by reducing the CO2 footprint at their hotels. As an example, Hilton has reduced waste by 32%, carbon emissions by 31% and water and energy use by 22%. In addition, they have committed to sending zero soap to landfills, banning plastic straws, and removing plastic water bottles from meetings and events. Sustainability is not a luxury. It is a necessity. Download our “Go Green Hotels Green Ideas and Resource Guide” to learn more about incorporating sustainable operations inside your hotel. https://lnkd.in/eu8avrge   By making the sustainable choice to refinish your existing FF&E and not replace it, you help your hotel, guests, environment, and community all at the same time. You can reinvest the incredible savings back into your hotel for guests, operations, and improvements! The Refinishing Touch has been providing sustainable processes for 47 years and 8,000 completed hotel renovation projects. Call Jeanne Shannon at 1.800.523.9448 to discuss your next guestroom renovation project. We invite you to learn more at https://lnkd.in/dnEzbNn #sustainability #reduceCO2 #reinvestforyourguests #fullyrefinish #maintainassets #savings #gogreen

🌿 Exciting news in sustainable hospitality! The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has just launched a campaign to empower hotels and hospitality businesses in implementing #naturebasedsolutions within their communities and supply chains 🌱 This marks a pivotal step toward more sustainable and eco-conscious hospitality practices. To my hotelier connections: if your #sustainability goals include strengthening UK-focused #environmental initiatives, The Woodland Trust is here to support your ambitions. We offer tailored partnership opportunities to help hotels and hospitality groups meet their UK targets, from woodland creation and #biodiversity projects to sustainable sourcing guidance. By working together, we can enhance guest experiences, support local #ecosystems, and reduce our collective #carbon impact. Let’s explore how we can partner to create a greener, more resilient hospitality industry. If you’re interested in discussing ways to make a positive impact, please feel free to reach out! Woodland Trust Partnerships #SustainableHospitality #NatureBasedSolutions #WoodlandTrust #WorldSustainableHospitalityAlliance #HospitalitySustainability