Colombian Island Hotel Creates Tech for Independent Hotels
A small Caribbean resort developed a loyalty platform to help independent hotels compete with major chains. The technology democratizes tools once available only to big hospitality groups.
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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.
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Two Eco-Hotels Thrive Off-Grid in Remote Mexico
Opening a sustainable hotel in Mexico's most isolated coastal regions sounds dreamy, but it requires building water systems from scratch, managing owl mascots, and sometimes running out of toilet paper. Two resort founders share how they turned infrastructure nightmares into thriving eco-retreats that prove sustainable tourism works.
Sisters Turn 200-Year Palace Into Sustainable Hotel
Two Indian princesses transformed their crumbling ancestral palace into a boutique hotel that celebrates heritage while creating jobs in a conflict-affected region. The Bhanj Deo sisters spent five years restoring the 18th-century Belgadia Palace in Odisha, preserving 100-year-old furniture and vintage records while adding modern comforts.
Vietnam Shifts Tourism to Sustainability and Quality
Vietnam is transforming its tourism industry by prioritizing sustainable practices over visitor numbers, joining global leaders like New Zealand and Costa Rica. Hotels are cutting carbon emissions by a third while communities benefit directly from eco-friendly travel.
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.
5 European Spots Turning Sustainability Into Art
From a Slovenian Alpine hotel reshaping fine dining with zero-waste menus to a Turkish shipyard reborn as a waterfront sanctuary, Europe's newest destinations prove sustainability and beauty can thrive together. TIME's 2026 World's Greatest Places list celebrates spaces where innovation meets heritage.
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.
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.
Indian Hotels Ditch Plastic Bottles for Glass Systems
Major hotel chains across India are replacing millions of plastic water bottles with on-site glass bottling plants that purify, fill, and serve water in reusable bottles. The shift is cutting costs, slashing carbon emissions, and turning water from a wasteful expense into a sustainable luxury.
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.
Marriott Opens 4 Luxury Hotels in Vietnam, Creating Jobs
Marriott International is bringing four new luxury hotels to Vietnam, including The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott properties that will transform the country into Southeast Asia's next premier destination. The partnership with Masterise Group will create thousands of jobs while positioning Vietnam as a world-class travel hub.
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.
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.
Malaysia Hotel Turns Two Boeing 747s Into Luxury Suites
Two retired jumbo jets in Malaysia now offer travelers the ultimate aviation experience without leaving the ground. The 1975 Avenue & Hotel transformed the planes into 18 themed suites complete with king beds, bathtubs, and living areas.
60+ Nations Unite in Thailand for Sustainable Tourism Push
More than 60 countries gathered in Thailand for a landmark conference on sustainable tourism, marking a major shift from chasing visitor numbers to building responsible travel practices. The Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 brought together 600 delegates to reshape how the world approaches tourism's environmental and social impact.
Saudi Arabia Adding 100,000 Hotel Rooms by 2030
Saudi Arabia is building over 100,000 new hotel rooms by 2030 in an ambitious tourism transformation. The Kingdom is creating luxury resorts, urban hotels, and pilgrimage accommodations to welcome millions more visitors.
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.
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Radisson Opens 2 Net Zero Hotels, Cuts 453 Tons of Plastic
A major hotel chain just opened two completely carbon-neutral hotels and eliminated nearly half a billion plastic bottles across 1,500 properties. The moves show how the hospitality industry can tackle climate change while still growing.
Naha Hotel Built With Shuri Castle Fire Ruins
A new Okinawa hotel is using powdered roof tiles from the 2019 Shuri Castle fire to honor the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha opens January 30 with cultural touches throughout its design.
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