Solar power is another green technology solution that hotels are increasingly adopting. The InterContinental Hotels Group, for instance, installed solar panels at several of its properties last year.By Lea Mira, HTN staff writer - 4.22.2024 Today is Earth Day 2024 and the good news is that hotels globally are increasingly adopting green technology solutions to enhance sustainability. This shift … [Read more...]
Archives for 22/04/2024
15 Best Cafes in Bangkok (Laptop Friendly!)
If you’re living the digital nomad life and are curious about where to go next – I highly recommend considering Bangkok. It’s vibrant, it’s fun, and it’s a haven for online workers. What’s more, they have the best cafes in Bangkok for you to open up that laptop while enjoying some seriously great coffee.Table of Contents Bangkok is a city unlike any other I’ve ever been to, and I’m not lying … [Read more...]
Booking.com: Annual Research Shows New Challenges With Sustainable Travel
AMSTERDAM—Booking.com released research with insights gathered from more than 31,000 travelers across 34 countries and territories, exploring the latest consumer attitudes, priorities, and influences related to sustainable travel. While the annual research revealed a continued sense of desire and awareness with 83 percent of travelers confirming that sustainable travel is important to them, new … [Read more...]
Marriott Verifies Emissions Reduction Targets With SBTi
Marriott International, Inc. has verified its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a global climate action organization that develops tools that allow businesses to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets in line with data-driven methodology. Marriott is the largest global hospitality company to receive … [Read more...]
IHG launches the UK’s first Vignette Collection hotel
Upcoming additions to the Vignette Collection include a hotel opening in the world’s biggest alpine-themed indoor ski park and a property positioned between desert dunes and the Arabian Gulf. A growing collection The coming year will see significant growth for IHG’s Vignette Collection as the portfolio of hand-picked properties welcomes 12 new additions. Tom Rowntree, Vice President of Luxury … [Read more...]
Urban Living Festival 2024 to spotlight hotels and extended stay
UK: International Hospitality Media (IHM), a leading publisher and event organiser in the hospitality and real estate sectors, has announced major expansion and improvement to its flagship Urban Living Festival event. Hosted at Mary Ward House, close to the urban regeneration projects at London’s King’s Cross, the festival will take place on September 18 and 19 2024. Day one will consist of … [Read more...]
Grand Palawan Expedition: Celebrating a Decade of Adventures with The Funny Lion
Discovering Palawan’s Hidden Gems with The Funny Lion Table of Contents PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES — Palawan, Philippines’ largest province and home to the country’s oldest indigenous tribes, boasts its countless natural treasures perfect for every kind of adventurer — from the towering limestone cliffs, virgin mountains, to the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean … [Read more...]
Momentum builds in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s hotel sector is expected to see around GBP300m of investment in development and refurbishment, over the next five years. Already, nine hotel projects are under way, according to an update from the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation, a trade body that is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024. Those nine are the leading developments out of a total of 70 that the organisation … [Read more...]
What Equipment Do You Need to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
Embarking on the journey to summit Mount Kilimanjaro is a dream for many adventurers, but the right gear can make all the difference between a successful climb and a challenging struggle. From hydration solutions to protective headgear, each item plays a crucial role in ensuring your safety and comfort throughout the expedition. So, what equipment do you need to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? In … [Read more...]
Fairfield’s European rollout begins
Marriott International has launched its Fairfield brand in Europe, with the opening of a Fairfield branded hotel in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn harbour district. The Danish property is the first of several now in the pipeline as the brand expands internationally. Despite never previously being seen across Europe, Fairfield is Marriott’s second largest brand, with over 1,290 hotels already open and in … [Read more...]
Honeywell delivers comfort for guests, efficiency for hotels
Hotels need occupancy-based energy management On average, more than 30% of hotel rooms in the U.S. are unrented at any given time.[i] And even when rented, guestrooms are often left unoccupied throughout much of the day, leaving hotel rooms unoccupied almost as often as they are occupied.[i] An occupancy-based, standalone EMS is designed to provide the insights needed to manage and control … [Read more...]