CSR and Sustainability - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 14

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Marriott Forms Joint Venture with Leali Family to Expand Luxury Wellness Brand Lefay Internationally

🏨 Marriott International and the Leali family announced a joint venture to integrate Lefay, founded in Italy in 2006, into Marriott's portfolio. Lefay operates eco-resorts with a focus on wellness, including locations in Lago di Garda and Dolomiti, Italy. New resorts are planned in Tuscany, Southern Italy, and the Swiss Alps. Marriott aims to expand Lefay's presence internationally, preserving its identity while growing its luxury wellness offerings.

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Julie Finn Highlights Mentorship Impact and Predicts Greater Diversity and Inclusion in Hospitality Leadership by 2026

📃 Julie Finn, inspired by a hospitality course, graduated in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Mentored by CoralTree's Terri Haack for over 30 years, Finn learned the significance of grace, respect, and discipline. She has worked with five U.S. presidents and global leaders. In 2025, hospitality showed progress in female leadership. For 2026, Finn predicts more women in executive roles, pay equity, and inclusion efforts like gender-neutral restrooms and partnerships with women-owned businesses.

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Tracy L. Prigmore Advocates for Increased Female Leadership and Capital Access in the Hospitality Industry

💰 Tracy L. Prigmore, a former healthcare executive, transitioned into hotel ownership to align her passion for real estate with guest experience. She founded "She Has a Deal" to support women in hospitality. In 2025, the industry saw increased female leadership, but funding remains a barrier. Prigmore's 2026 outlook emphasizes proactive diversity and inclusion efforts, advocating for women to create their opportunities rather than waiting for them.

Agrobiodiversity in Luxury Hotels Enhances Guest Experiences and Increases Revenue Through Unique Culinary Offerings

🌱 Agrobiodiversity is enhancing regenerative tourism by moving away from monocropping, supporting climate resilience, and offering unique guest experiences. Luxury hotels like Brush Creek Ranch (Wyoming) and The Peninsula (Bangkok) are incorporating rare, local ingredients to enhance exclusivity and profits. This strategy supports ADR uplift, creating immersive culinary and wellness experiences. The Fairmont Rio de Janeiro focuses on local produce to support sustainability. Overall, agrobiodiversity promotes environmental stewardship and brand differentiation in luxury hospitality.

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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah First in Middle East to Sign Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism

🌍 Coral Beach Resort Sharjah became the first hotel in the Middle East to sign the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism. Joining over 800 global tourism businesses, the UAE property commits to halving emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero before 2050. The declaration, initiated at the UN Climate Change Conference, highlights challenges for Gulf hotels in reducing carbon footprints amidst high energy costs and oil-based energy grids. Israel and Lebanon have no hotels on the signatory list.

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Radisson Hotel Group Achieves 272 Hotel Signings and Openings in 2025, Expands in China and India Markets

🛑 Radisson Hotel Group completed 272 hotel signings and openings in 2025, expanding in China and India's mid-scale segments. Radisson Blu remained Europe's largest upper-upscale brand with properties in 154 cities. Strategic moves included a partnership with Manchester City and opening of Radisson Hotel Cannes Seaside. In China, 170 hotels were signed and opened, with nearly 300 in the pipeline. Two net zero properties were opened in Manchester and Oslo, promoting sustainability. Growth in India reached 200 hotels.

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Radisson Hotel Group Aims for 100 Verified Net-Zero Hotels Globally by 2030, Expanding from Pilot Projects

📍 Radisson Hotel Group, by 2030, plans to launch 100 net-zero hotels, up from pilot projects in Manchester and Oslo. On March 24, 2026, it was announced that the initiative expands across Europe and South Africa, with future expansions in Germany, Austria, and the Canary Islands. Independently certified by TÜV Rheinland, the strategy targets Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions through electrification and renewable energy. This approach addresses rising sustainability pressures and enhances guest engagement.

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EAST Hotels by Swire Hotels Exemplifies Lifestyle Hotel Concept with Modern Design and Cultural Programming in Hong Kong

23 March 2026

🏨 A week and a half ago, the author visited EAST Hong Kong, a lifestyle hotel by Swire Hotels, located in Quarry Bay. Highlights include mall access, a vibrant lobby, attentive staff, and a rooftop bar “Sugar.” The hotel emphasizes sustainability, modern design, and offers a fitness center and pool under renovation. Described as 'progressive luxury,' lifestyle hotels blend contemporary design, F&B, wellness, and cultural elements, appealing to guests and locals alike.

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Radisson Hotel Group Plans 100 Net Zero Hotels by 2030 to Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependency and Costs

🗺 Radisson Hotel Group plans to roll out 100 verified net zero hotels by 2030, aiming to reduce dependency on fossil fuels amid oil price surges above $100 per barrel due to the Iran war. The initiative, highlighted before the 2026 International Hospitality Investment Forum in Berlin, includes successful pilots in Manchester and Oslo, launched in May last year. These hotels have shown increased revenue and high guest demand, emphasizing cost savings and risk mitigation.

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Lynette Montoya Advocates for Greater Diversity in Hotel Investment as CEO of Latino Hotel Association

🏨 Lynette Montoya, CEO of the Latino Hotel Association, sold The St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio and worked with John Q Hammons. Mentored by Dorraine Lallani, she navigated a male-dominated industry. In 2025, women in C-suite roles were still underrepresented. She advocates for increasing diversity and Latino ownership in hospitality. Looking to 2026, Montoya believes diversity and inclusion will remain challenging, emphasizing the importance of advocacy and education in the hotel investment sector.

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