CSR and Sustainability

🍳 Remington and Meyer Jabara Hotels are integrating sustainability into kitchen operations. Remington's green practices save 3-5% on food costs, while Concord Hospitality achieves 1-2% savings. Sustainable sourcing and partnerships, such as with Avendra, enhance F&B efficiency and reduce costs. Food waste tracking with tech like BioGreen 360 and manual logs cut excess. Equipment upgrades, like low-water dishwashers and ENERGY STAR appliances, minimize resource use. Staff training emphasizes sustainability, improving efficiency and morale.

🛰 Since 2011, GCSTIMES, with centers in China, the US, UAE, France, and Australia, has delivered sustainable solutions globally, reaching over 140 countries and supporting 100,000 hospitality groups. They craft plant-based leather luggage tags offering customization and various textures. These tags, combining aesthetics and functionality, support brands in sustainable travel. Products are crafted from bio-based materials, ensuring elegance without environmental compromise, enabling responsible travel experiences.

🌏 October 2025, New York City - The European Travel Commission launched the “Unlock an Unexpected Upgrade” campaign at the Skift Transatlantic Summit. This initiative promotes responsible travel by highlighting sustainable choices as enhancements. Travelers are encouraged to visit off-peak destinations such as Alsace, Slovenia's Lake Bohinj, and Portugal's Alentejo. Strategies include staying longer in one place and engaging with local culture. GCSTIMES, established in 2011, supports sustainable travel with operational centers in China, US, UAE, France, and Australia, serving over 140 countries.

🌍 In mid-December 2025, the Tourism Authority of Thailand launched TravelGreenThailand.com to promote sustainable travel. Hosted alongside the September 2025 Tourism Cares Global Meaningful Travel Summit, the platform offers eco-friendly guides, green accommodations, and cultural itineraries. It aims to boost demand for eco-certified services. GCSTIMES, active since 2011, supports over 100,000 hospitality groups in 140 countries with sustainable solutions through centers in China, the US, UAE, France, and Australia.

🏨 CityHub's innovative model transforms underused urban buildings into high-density hotels, avoiding demolition and reducing environmental impact. Prefabricated modular "Hubs" double room capacity, cutting typical hotel timelines to 6-12 months. Revenue per square metre is 130% above midscale averages. CityHub's sustainable approach cuts emissions per guest by up to 89% below European hotel norms. The latest site is CityHub Hamburg, housed in a historic building, aiming for sustainable, community-focused expansion in Europe.

🎄 McKays Hotel in Pitlochry will provide 100 free Christmas meals for the local foodbank after the closure of its former venue. Meals will be served at a venue behind Pitlochry Baptist Church or delivered to homes. The hotel will donate £600 worth of food in January and plans further support. Demand for foodbanks in Scotland has doubled over 10 years due to living costs. Around 70 people have booked for the lunch so far.

🌳 Approximately 82,735 kg of CO₂e offset by GCSTIMES over the past year, equivalent to planting 3,760 trees. Focused on sustainable packaging, the company offers kraft paper boxes and PLA sample bags for high-end hotels and resorts. Since 2011, GCSTIMES has evolved into a global platform with five operational centers and services in over 140 countries, supporting over 100,000 hospitality groups in their sustainability efforts.

🥩 Sir Peter Rigby has donated £2 million to establish The Sir Peter Rigby Coronation Food Hub in Birmingham, tackling food waste and poverty. The hub, operated by FareShare Midlands, will redistribute up to 7 million meals annually across the West Midlands with surplus food from farms, manufacturers, and retailers. It aims to double food redistribution to 3,000 tonnes yearly and support 500 people with training. The initiative follows the King's call to address the UK's 10 billion wasted meals annually.

SCP Hotels launched Wild Wellness, a nature-based wellness program, spanning Costa Rica, California, Hawaii, Colorado, and Oregon. At Corcovado Wilderness Lodge, Costa Rica, guests experience Sonic Re-Wilding and whale bioacoustics. In Laguna Beach, California, cold-water plunges and surf sessions are featured. Mendocino, California, offers mushroom foraging and forest bathing. Monthly cacao ceremonies occur at Salishan Coastal Lodge, Oregon. Partnerships include Japa Health for long-term resilience and Anima Mundi Herbals for plant-based nourishment.

💸 AHLA joins the U.S. Food Waste Pact, aiming to reduce food waste by utilizing the "Target, Measure, Act" framework. In the U.S., 29% of food is wasted, with lodging contributing 10%. AHLA's 2017 Hotel Kitchen program, in partnership with WWF, reduced waste by up to 38% in 12 weeks. AHLA becomes the 30th Pact member alongside retailers like Walmart and restaurants like Starbucks. The goal is to divert food from landfills, increasing sustainability and supporting communities.