CSR and Sustainability - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 4

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Driving Slower, Longer Bleisure Stays with GCSTIMES Sustainable Key Cards

📍 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.

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Fairmoove and Kactus introduce FairScore to…

📅 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.

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AHLA Foundation Raises Over $1.1 Million at Night of a Thousand Stars Fundraising Gala

🏆 WASHINGTON—2026 Star of the Industry Award winners were announced at the Night of a Thousand Stars Gala in Los Angeles, where 400 industry leaders gathered. The event, hosted by AHLA and AHLA Foundation, raised over $1.1M for career development in hospitality. Mit Shah was honored with the 2026 Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award. Key awardees include Anntoinette Peterson (Cleveland, OH), Brandon Markle (Lansing, MI), Daniel De La Cruz (Santa Barbara, CA), and Jazmen Wilkerson (Baltimore, MD).

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Sudamala Resorts Elevates Sustainable Tourism with Solar Power Integration and Coral Reef Restoration Programs

🌱 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.

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Nearly 70% of Hospitality Sector Now Committed to Use Only Cage-Free Eggs, New Industry Report Finds

🍳 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.

Clef Verte 2018–2025: How France turned an ecolabel into a market standard

🌱 Between 2018 and 2026, Clef Verte evolved from a voluntary environmental label to a critical market benchmark. By 2025, it became integral to asset strategy and corporate sourcing, embedding sustainability in portfolio governance and selection criteria.

Clef Verte 2018–2025: How France turned an ecolabel into a market standard

📚 Clef Verte certified 603 establishments in France in 2018. By 2020, it increased to 643. Growth accelerated, reaching 1,077 in 2023. By 2026, 3,035 establishments were certified. Hotels led category growth, with 1,471 certified by 2025. Best Western aimed for 100% certification by 2026. Certification supports sustainability KPIs and aligns with corporate procurement. Clef Verte has evolved from a niche to a mainstream market requirement, enhancing credibility and supporting resource efficiency in hospitality.

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PATA Signs MoU with Phuket Hotels Association to Support Responsible Growth in Hospitality Sector

📃 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.

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PATA and Asia Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association Enter Strategic Partnership

🌏 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.

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MGM Resorts Powers Up to 100% of Daytime Las Vegas Strip Electricity with Solar

🌞 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.

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