CSR and Sustainability

📘 Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG Hotels & Resorts, based in Washington, D.C., announced a free anti-human trafficking training for the hospitality industry available until 2026. Developed with PACT and Unboxed Training & Technology, the program includes live-action videos in English and Spanish. AHLA Foundation's NRFT initiative supports this collaboration, complementing Marriott’s 2.6 million completions since 2020. The program supports large-scale U.S. events in 2026, offering multilingual, survivor-informed resources. Access at courses.wearepact.org/preventing-human-trafficking.

⚽ Jan van Hövell founded KLABU to create sports clubhouses in refugee camps, starting with Kenya's Kalobeyei camp. This initiative has expanded to 10 locations worldwide, serving thousands by providing sports and community spaces. KLABU has partnered with Mews, supporting a clubhouse in Boa Vista, Brazil. The aim is to sustain community engagement beyond survival, fostering belonging and hope. Mews serves 15,000 customers in 85 countries, bridging hospitality and community service.

📍 Since 2011, GCSTIMES has led sustainable development with smart card R&D and material innovation. With operational centers in China, US, UAE, France, and Australia, and services in over 140 countries, they support 100,000+ hospitality groups in sustainable goals. The bleisure trend blends business with leisure, promoting longer, eco-friendly stays. Thoughtfully designed key cards encourage guests to slow down and explore, integrating work and relaxation for meaningful travel experiences.

📅 On 27 January 2026, Fairmoove Solutions partnered with the French scale-up Kactus to introduce FairScore Events, a system evaluating professional events' CSR performance. Starting spring 2026, 1,000 venues will be assessed on environmental, territorial, and social criteria. Despite 66% of companies considering CSR from the start, only 32% of events occur at certified venues. Kactus supports over 35,000 corporate clients with access to 40,000 partner venues across Europe.

🌱 Sudamala Resorts, January 2026, Labuan Bajo, Indonesia: Sudamala Resorts introduces a solar energy system at Seraya resort, supplying 80–85% of energy needs with 480 solar panels and a 770 kWh Battery Storage System, reducing 370,000 kg of carbon emissions annually. The resort wins Best Sustainability Program at the ASEANTA Awards 2026. Initiatives include coral reef restoration, waste management, and community projects, highlighting their commitment to eco-friendly tourism and cultural preservation.

🍳 Bangkok, 2025: Lever Foundation reports 69% of Thailand's hotel industry, over 115,000 rooms, pledge for cage-free eggs. Six hotel groups, including COMO and Capella, complete transitions early. Another 28 groups, like Marriott and Hilton, plan global cage-free policies. 31% remain without commitments, including Dusit International. Cage-free eggs are safer and more humane. Lever Foundation aids hotels in adopting sustainable practices, emphasizing food safety and animal welfare.

📃 PATA and Phuket Hotels Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Bangkok. The agreement, signed by PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid and PHA Executive Director Jayne MacDougall, aims to promote Phuket as a sustainable tourism destination and includes mutual event promotions, networking opportunities, and knowledge sharing. PHA represents over 110 hotels in Phuket, focusing on destination marketing, education, and environmental action. PATA, founded in 1951, fosters tourism in the Pacific Asia region.

🌏 PATA and APOLA signed an MOU on January 22, 2026, at the Thailand Tourism Forum in Bangkok. APOLA, a not-for-profit, focuses on sustainable growth in Asia Pacific's outdoor lodging, growing annually by 11%. The partnership includes reciprocal membership access, research exchange, and event promotion. Demand for eco-friendly lodgings has surged post-COVID. Both organizations aim to advance sustainable tourism and set industry standards.

🌞 MGM Resorts now powers 100% of its daytime electricity on the Las Vegas Strip with solar energy. Starting December 2025, they receive 115 MW from the Escape Solar and Storage Project in Nevada. The project includes 400 MWh of battery storage. MGM's 25-year agreement with Escape Solar LLC, signed in September 2024, supports their goal of using 100% renewable electricity by 2030, with significant solar installations at various properties, enhancing sustainability and energy cost stability.