CSR and Sustainability

Thoughtful travel experiences are built through details guests can see, touch, and take with them, especially the objects that travel beyond the hotel stay.

In October 2025, the European Travel Commission (ETC) officially launched the “Unlock an Unexpected Upgrade” campaign at the Skift Transatlantic Summit in New York City. This initiative represents a pivotal shift in how responsible travel is communicated: moving away from the idea of sacrifice or compromise, and instead positioning sustainable choices as valuable enhancements to the travel experience.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched TravelGreenThailand.com, a government-backed digital platform designed to promote eco-friendly and responsible travel experiences across Thailand. The site aims to help visitors explore the country through a sustainable lens, highlighting ways to protect nature, support local communities, and enrich cultural engagement.

For years, urban travellers faced a familiar dilemma. On one end of the spectrum sat hostels: affordable and social, but short on privacy. On the other, boutique hotels promised comfort…

McKays Hotel, Bar and Restaurant in Piltochry has announced it will provide around 100 free free-course Christmas Day meals for the town’s foodbank, after the event was threatened earlier this…

In discussions around sustainability within the hospitality industry, attention is often drawn to large-scale initiatives, energy-efficient buildings, renewable power systems, or water conservation strategies. These are essential efforts, without question. However, there is a quieter, frequently overlooked contributor to environmental impact: packaging.

Sir Peter Rigby, owner of the Eden Hotel Collection, has donated £2m to launch a new food redistribution hub in Birmingham following a call from the King for businesses to…

SCP Hotels (Soul, Community, Planet), a holistic hospitality company rooted in wellness, social good and sustainability, is unveiling Wild Wellness, a brand-wide evolution of its wellness programming designed to harness the science of awe – the benefits of deeply immersive experiences in nature. Launching across SCP’s three brand expressions–SCP WildFree, SCP Hotels and by SCP–with properties spanning Costa Rica, California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Oregon, Wild Wellness invites guests to reconnect with the natural world through intentional design, elemental experiences, and strategic partnerships designed to support holistic wellbeing.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the trade association that advocates for every segment of the hotel industry, has become the latest trade association to join the U.S. Food Waste Pact (Pact), a joint initiative led by ReFED and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to reduce food waste across the food system. AHLA joins 29 other food businesses and organizations signing onto the Pact’s voluntary agreement, which utilizes the “Target, Measure, Act” framework to facilitate industry collaboration and action to reduce food waste across the food system.

This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced that it has joined the U.S. Food Waste…