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.
Sustainability and Hospitality
Is sustainable Hospitality a viable business investment for hotel chains? At the Leaders in Hospitality CEE & CIS Summit, organized by International Business Council, experts will discuss sustainability and other opportunities, challenges and trends the hospitality industry is facing.
The Accor view on tourism and the challenge of sustainability
Accor take a look at the impact of tourism on the environment and their role in ensuring a sustainable future.
Accor marks advances in sustainable development
From water conservation, to recycling and planting trees, Accor is claiming progress in its environmental performance through its Charter 21 program.
New 1 Hotels brand focused on nature and socially-conscious hospitality
1 Hotels aims to change industry standards—from no paper or plastic in the guest rooms to nature as art and lobby farmstands.
