Sustainability milestones achieved include reduction of carbon footprint, increased fleet-wide capacity of advanced waste water purification systems and exhaust gas cleaning technology, and increased usage of clean-burning liquefied natural gas as a fuel source.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport achieves Carbon Neutral status
It is the first airport in North America – and one of only 23 airports worldwide – to achieve the milestone distinction.
Cornell study outlines improved hotel sustainability benchmarks
The results are presented in the CHSB2016 Index report, where users can obtain the range of benchmarks for energy consumption, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions for hotels within specific segments and geographic locations.
A call for the hotel industry to take part in climate action
With one of the largest growth trajectories among industries, hoteliers have a clear vision of their contribution to GDP in the years to come, but have not defined their role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Now is the time to do so.
Cornell study issues call for sustainability in China’s hotels
China’s hotel growth carries substantial consequences in terms of increases in energy and water consumption and an expanding carbon footprint.
Sustainable hotel practices make for a flourishing hotel business
In the eyes of your guests, wastefulness means a lack of commitment to sustainability, which translates into not having the same ideals as them. People choose to spend their money on things that are in alignment with their ideals.
Study shows why ‘going green’ pays off
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.
