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Tasmin Lockwood

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Radisson Hotel Group Expands Verified Net Zero Hotels to Nine, Aiming for 100 by 2030

🏨 Radisson Hotel Group, as of September 2026, added four hotels to its Verified Net Zero Hotels scheme, including two from the 1980s, totaling nine net zero hotels. This initiative aims for 10% of its 100-hotel net zero goal by 2030. Predominantly located in the Nordics, three new additions are in Stockholm: Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, and Radisson Blu Arlandia Hotel, leveraging renewable energy resources.
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European Union Implements EmpCo Directive to Curb Greenwashing, Impacting Global Companies and Tourism Industry Sustainability Claims

🌎 Effective Sunday, Europe's Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EmpCo) targets unverified sustainability claims, ensuring EU consumer protection worldwide. EmpCo prohibits vague terms, carbon-neutral claims reliant on offsetting, and demands verified third-party or public authority certification for sustainability labels. The travel and tourism industry praises this move for fostering transparency and consistency. The law also regulates comparison tools and eco-labels for hotels, enhancing consumer trust in environmental claims.
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Palladium Hotel Group Launches Seagrass Conservation Lab at Grand Palladium Ibiza to Protect Marine Ecosystem

🌿 Palladium Hotel Group has launched a marine conservation lab at Grand Palladium Select Palace Ibiza, focusing on seagrass restoration. Guests can visit a seagrass nursery and participate in conservation dives. Seagrass, crucial for marine ecosystems, acts as a natural filter, supports marine life, and stores up to 18% of oceanic carbon. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the island’s marine environment, which is threatened by climate change and rising ocean temperatures.
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Host Hotels & Resorts Incurs $105 Million in Hurricane Damage at The Don CeSar in 2024, Receives $73 Million Insurance Payout

🌊 Host Hotels & Resorts faced substantial hurricane damage, costing $105 million from hurricanes Helene and Milton hitting The Don CeSar in 2024. In 2025, $75 million (11.6% of capex) went to restoration, including the Florida St. Pete Beach hotel. Insurance payouts totaled $73 million. The Don CeSar reopened by late March 2025, with full amenities by Q3. Climate resilience investments comprised around 8% of capex over six years to December 2025.
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