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Tokyo's Zero-Waste Luxury Hotel Brings Nature Indoors
Planet WinsJun 6

Tokyo's Zero-Waste Luxury Hotel Brings Nature Indoors

A new luxury hotel perched high above Tokyo is proving sustainability and elegance can go hand in hand. With 1,500 plants and reclaimed materials throughout, 1 Hotel Tokyo transforms green design into a stunning guest experience.

Japan Times2 min read
Vietnam Hits 81% Green Travel Preference With New Eco-Tours
Planet WinsJun 1

Vietnam Hits 81% Green Travel Preference With New Eco-Tours

Vietnam is transforming its tourism industry with eco-friendly travel experiences, responding to 81% of travelers now choosing destinations based on sustainability. Over 70 hotels and tour operators have already earned green certifications, offering everything from sea turtle protection trips to net-zero carbon adventures.

Google News - Vietnam Growth3 min read
Ethiopia Hotels Project Creates 9,400 Jobs by 2027
Innovation2d ago

Ethiopia Hotels Project Creates 9,400 Jobs by 2027

A new $80 million investment will renovate and build hotels in Ethiopia's capital, creating over 9,400 jobs with a special focus on women and young people. The project will deliver the country's first green-certified hotels just in time for a major UN climate conference.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Asia Leads Global Green Tech Boom With 800K Patents
Planet WinsMay 16

Asia Leads Global Green Tech Boom With 800K Patents

Green technology innovation exploded into "hyper-growth" in 2020, with Asia now dominating global patent filings and sustainability innovations reaching nearly 800,000 patent families worldwide. Thailand is pivoting from tech adopter to tropical climate innovator as the green economy becomes the foundation of future prosperity.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)3 min read
9 Nations Launch Net Zero Hotel Movement by 2050
Planet WinsMay 3

9 Nations Launch Net Zero Hotel Movement by 2050

Countries across four continents are transforming tourism with hotels that produce zero carbon emissions. Norway, UAE, Germany, France, UK, India, Italy, and Saudi Arabia are leading a global shift toward sustainable travel.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Hotels.com Offers €4,300 to Test Room Service and Robes
Daily MixMar 18

Hotels.com Offers €4,300 to Test Room Service and Robes

Hotels.com just launched a competition where winners get paid €4,300 to stay at their dream hotel and review the robes, room service, or gym. Three lucky winners will turn their favorite hotel indulgences into a fun gig.

Euronews2 min read
Thailand Hosts 580 Delegates to Lead Green Tourism Push
Planet WinsApr 24

Thailand Hosts 580 Delegates to Lead Green Tourism Push

Phuket just welcomed 580 sustainability leaders from 55 countries to shape the future of eco-friendly travel. Thailand's tourism industry is racing to become a global model for green hospitality, backed by new government support and innovative business practices.

Bangkok Post3 min read
Indian Hotels Ditch Plastic Bottles for On-Site Purification
Planet WinsApr 22

Indian Hotels Ditch Plastic Bottles for On-Site Purification

Major Indian hotels are replacing millions of plastic water bottles with on-site purification systems and reusable glass bottles, cutting emissions and waste. The shift represents one of hospitality's most significant environmental redesigns in years.

Google News - Plastic Reduction3 min read
Hotel Installs 68 EV Chargers in California City
InnovationApr 4

Hotel Installs 68 EV Chargers in California City

A new extended-stay hotel in Manteca, California is installing electric vehicle chargers in half of its 137 parking spaces, making EV charging as easy as finding a parking spot. The move makes Woodspring Suites the largest EV charging cluster in the growing Central Valley city.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Ethiopia Building 80% of Planned Hotels, Leads Africa
SolutionsMar 15

Ethiopia Building 80% of Planned Hotels, Leads Africa

Ethiopia now has nearly 5,000 hotel rooms under active construction, representing 80% of all its planned developments and positioning the nation as East Africa's hospitality powerhouse. While other African countries announce ambitious hotel plans, Ethiopia is actually building them.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Vietnam Shifts to Eco-Tourism, Cuts Carbon 34% at Hotels
Planet WinsMay 1

Vietnam Shifts to Eco-Tourism, Cuts Carbon 34% at Hotels

Vietnam is transforming its tourism industry with a bold focus on sustainability over tourist numbers. The country's new approach includes local farm-to-table dining, waste-to-compost programs, and eco-certified hotels that slash energy use by a third.

Google News - Vietnam Growth2 min read
South Africa's Green Jobs Growing But Not For Everyone
Planet WinsMar 2

South Africa's Green Jobs Growing But Not For Everyone

South Africa is creating thousands of new green jobs as it shifts from coal to renewable energy, but new research shows women and informal workers are being left behind. The country's renewable energy push increased green employment from 12.4% to 14.8% in just two years.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
Green Party Takes Historic Control of Norwich Council
Global News4d ago

Green Party Takes Historic Control of Norwich Council

For the first time in Norwich's 50-year history, the Green Party has won majority control of City Council, claiming 21 of 39 seats. The victory marks a turning point for a city that's been building green support since 2002.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Green Space Thrives Along Maryland's Capital Beltway
Planet WinsApr 22

Green Space Thrives Along Maryland's Capital Beltway

An astronaut photo reveals how Maryland suburbs have preserved forests, parks, and green corridors despite decades of urban development. The image shows strategic planning from the 1930s New Deal era still protecting green space today.

NASA2 min read
Morocco Secures €30B to Become Green Hydrogen Hub
InnovationFeb 11

Morocco Secures €30B to Become Green Hydrogen Hub

Morocco is investing €30 billion to become a major green energy bridge between Africa and Europe. Spanish companies Acciona and Moeve just secured land to begin building massive green hydrogen projects that could power a cleaner future.

Google News - Morocco Progress2 min read
Norway and Vietnam Launch Green Partnership After 55 Years
Planet WinsApr 22

Norway and Vietnam Launch Green Partnership After 55 Years

Norway and Vietnam just signed a historic Green Strategic Partnership to tackle climate change together, marking a major milestone in their 55-year friendship. The agreement will unlock new jobs and green business opportunities in both countries.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Green Party Wins First Ever UK Byelection
Global NewsFeb 28

Green Party Wins First Ever UK Byelection

The Green Party just made history by winning their first byelection in England and Wales, taking nearly 41% of the vote in a former Labour stronghold. This breakthrough victory signals a major shift in British politics and shows voters are embracing the Greens as a real alternative.

Google News - Historic Victory3 min read
Standard Chartered Raises $255M for Asian Green Energy
InnovationMay 26

Standard Chartered Raises $255M for Asian Green Energy

A major international bank just issued Hong Kong's first-ever green bond by a financial institution, raising $255 million to power clean energy and green building projects across Asia. The offering drew nearly double the demand expected, signaling strong investor appetite for sustainable finance.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Earth's Green Wave Shifts Northeast, Scientists Track Progress
Planet WinsFeb 24

Earth's Green Wave Shifts Northeast, Scientists Track Progress

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking method to track Earth's vegetation health by calculating its "green center of mass," revealing an unexpected northward and eastward shift in global greenness. The discovery offers hope for understanding how our planet is adapting to environmental change.

Phys.org - Earth2 min read
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InnovationApr 30

Chile Approves Major Green Hydrogen Project in Quintero Bay

Chile just greenlit a major green hydrogen facility that could help the country become a clean energy exporter. The Bahía Quintero project marks another step in Chile's ambitious plan to lead the global green hydrogen revolution.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read

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