A majority of travelers in the U.S. spend more money per trip, travel more frequently and stay longer when destinations offer sustainable practices, according to a report by Sustainable Travel International and Mandala Research.
Panama island resort goes solar
In Bocas del Toro, Red Frog Beach Island Resort with SMA Sunbelt Energy GmbH has completed the largest island resort centralized solar power system in Central America.
Marketing Innovations for Sustainable Destinations
This week’s book of the week – Marketing Innovations for Sustainable Destinations is a collection of groundbreaking and stimulating chapters that explore innovative marketing operations, interactions and experiences, illustrating how each contributes to the sustainable development of destinations.
Fostering sustainable tourism is everyone’s job
Not only is sustainable tourism good for the planet, socially and environmentally, but it is increasingly driving economic benefits that can boost a hotel’s bottom line.
Skål International announces Sustainable Tourism Awards by Diversey Care 2015
The fourteenth annual Skål Sustainable Tourism Awards took place on Thursday 29 October 2015 during the Opening Ceremony of the 76th Skål World Congress held in Torremolinos, Spain.
Hyatt partners with fuel cell technology company to generate on-site electricity
Hyatt Regency Greenwich has been selected as the recipient of Hyatt’s first 500kW fuel cell, which will provide up to 75 percent of the hotel’s energy load, generating significant cost savings.
EarthCheck certification delivers ROI to hotels’ bottom line: study
Research proves the hotels can make a difference both to the environment and to their operational overheads, as resource savings do result in sizeable financial savings.
Growth in tourism stronger than the wider economy, despite downsides
Tourism is big business across the globe. Despite concerns around extreme events and sustainability in some locales, it is still a big contributor to GDP, particularly in some smaller countries.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts cut water, energy and emissions
Low-cost, foundational initiatives such as installing LED lighting and low-flow faucets are projected to save US$1 billion across the portfolio in less than 10 years.
Fairmont expands bee hotel program across Canada
Through its Bee Sustainable initiative, Fairmont will build three major bee hotel installations in Vancouver and add 16 more bee hotels to the five it already has across Canada.
