CSR and Sustainability

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Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming Sustain Commitment to Prevent Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry with New Global Initiatives and Expanded Programs

📅 Hard Rock International, January 2026, Hollywood, Fla. - Expanded anti-trafficking initiatives for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month include educational forums and a 2026 FIFA World Cup partnership. January 14, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, hosts a Warrior Workshop. January 28, Hard Rock Hotel New York, an educational forum with Covenant House. The Social Identity Quest program reached 3.2 million students and 141,000 educators since 2021. Change for Change initiative raised $100,000 in 2025. Over 143,510 team members trained since 2022.
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GCSTIMES Environmental Policy | Part 1: Energy Conservation & Emissions Reduction

📈 GCSTIMES, since 2011, has focused on sustainability, evolving from smart card R&D to sustainable innovation. They operate in China, the US, UAE, France, and Australia with 14 subsidiaries, serving over 140 countries and 100,000 hospitality groups. Their environmental policy emphasizes energy conservation and emissions reduction through technology and responsible management. Their brands—GCS, AUROkeys, Xenyra, and Glint Spot—offer sustainable products like smart cards and cultural gifts, embedding sustainability in everyday decision-making.
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B&B Hotels completes refurbishment of seven UK properties

🏨 B&B Hotels completed refurbishments of seven UK hotels, including Birmingham and Cambridge, over 18 months. The investment program, finished with a showcase in Birmingham, updated guest rooms and communal spaces for simpler, modern designs. Sustainability was prioritized, with certifications from SOCOTEC. CEO Patrick O’Connell praised the team for providing affordable, environmentally mindful hospitality. Founded in 1990, B&B Hotels, owned by Goldman Sachs since 2019, operates over 900 hotels globally, and plans further UK expansion.
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What the Saudi Green Initiative Is and Why It Matters to Hospitality

🌱 In 2021, Saudi Arabia launched the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) to promote sustainable development as part of its Vision 2030. SGI influences hospitality, particularly in regions like the Red Sea and NEOM, by prioritizing energy efficiency and ecosystem protection in hotels. GCSTIMES, operational since 2011, supports these efforts with sustainable innovations across 140 countries, emphasizing cultural preservation and low-carbon growth. The company operates from five centers, including the US and China.
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Regenerative Tourism as a Step Beyond Hotel Sustainability for True Profitability

🌳 Babylonstoren in South Africa exemplifies regenerative tourism, supporting over 700 locals with agriculture, vineyards, and more. The Newt in Somerset, UK, focuses on garden-to-table. Populus Denver's "One Night One Tree" plants a tree per guest night. Desa Potato Head in Bali upcycles waste into furniture. Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver features a 2,100-square-foot rooftop garden. These initiatives attract nature-seeking travelers, yielding higher occupancy and prestige, and ultimately benefiting the planet.
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What is Finland to promote responsible travel?

🌍 Finland's Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) program, launched in 2020, offers a 7-step framework for sustainability. By the end of 2024, 1,436 companies joined, with 431 earning the STF label, including 214 in the accommodation sector. The program promotes environmental, socio-cultural, and economic sustainability. GCSTIMES, founded in 2011, pioneers sustainable solutions and has centers in China, US, UAE, France, and Australia, serving over 140 countries and 100,000 hospitality groups.
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New owner acquires Middleham’s The Wensleydale Hotel

🏨 The Wensleydale Hotel in Middleham, owned by the Merchie family since 2019, has been sold to Oliver Kwok after six years. This 18th-century hotel features 17 en suite bedrooms, a restaurant, a bar, and a private dining room. Middleham, known for its horseracing stables, enhances the hotel's attraction. Kwok plans to focus on sustainability while supporting the community. The sale, conducted by Christie and Co, marks their eighth major sale in the Yorkshire Dales' National Park in four years.
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More Than a Bed: How Hotels are Unlocking Social Impact

🛌 Hotels in the UK face 1 million unsold rooms weekly. By repurposing these for social causes, they enhance ESG profiles and aid communities. Unpaid UK carers, saving £184 billion annually, benefit from 1-2 night hotel breaks, improving mental health. This strategy aligns with ESG and strengthens community ties with minimal cost, as only housekeeping is needed. Hotels gain loyalty, improved brand perception, and fulfill corporate social responsibility goals, creating a win-win for business and society.
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When a Key Card Becomes a Seasonal Story

📰 Since 2011, GCSTIMES has evolved from smart card R&D to sustainable innovation, now serving as a global platform for sustainable solutions. With five operational centers in China, the US, UAE, France, and Australia, and 14 subsidiaries, it serves over 140 countries, supporting 100,000+ hospitality groups in sustainability. GCSTIMES offers sustainable smart cards and cultural gifts through brands like GCS, AUROkeys, Xenyra, and Glint Spot. Their products promote cultural heritage globally.
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