How Can Hotels Balance Sustainability with Profitability?
Evolving trends and the growing impact of climate change have made sustainability a key consideration for modern travelers. More than 80 percent of vacationers believe that environmentally responsible travel is important. Embracing eco-friendly practices not only supports a healthier planet but positions your property to engage this increasingly conscientious market segment. Understandably, many hoteliers express […]
9 Ways Hotels Can Engage with Their Communities
A hotel and its community prosper alongside one another. Hotels that form local partnerships and appeal to residents support the community, and a thriving community attracts more visitors. Participating in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) initiatives in your area not only contributes to the community’s success but shows guests that you care about more than […]
How to Curate Indoor-Outdoor Spaces Your Guests Will Love
Spring is on its way, and guests will want to venture outside without a snow jacket. However, they don’t need a 50-acre forest and a tent to be able to enjoy nature. You can create indoor-outdoor spaces at your property where they can relax, breathe in the smell of the plants, and sip their spicy […]
Biophilic Design: 7 Essentials for Hoteliers
The motivation behind biophilic design is to strengthen the relationship between people and nature, reaping benefits such as environmental preservation, reduced stress, and increased productivity and overall well-being. This design philosophy is achieved by blurring the boundaries between outdoor and indoor areas to create a soothing, peaceful atmosphere that entices people to reconnect with their […]
An Independent Hotelier’s Guide to Reducing Waste
Travelers are increasingly conscious of their impact on both the destination they travel to and the planet as a whole. Moving to Mars isn’t an option (yet)! The impact of any given trip is significantly influenced by the accommodation chosen. According to a 2022 report, 46 percent of travelers chose to stay at a sustainable […]
Social Responsibility in the Hospitality Industry: What You Can Do and Why You Should
Most people want to make the world a better place. And most guests want to stay in lodgings that help do this, whether it’s through a new green initiative or a facemask donation program. Here’s how you can become more socially responsible and benefit your community and your brand at the same time. Sustainability Guests […]
Support 2021 Hotel Sustainability Demands With a Cloud PMS
Did you see the video of dolphins swimming in the Venice canals? As the human world slowed down, the natural world seemed to thrive—we saw firsthand how our impact makes a difference. As a result, interest in sustainability grew the world over. In contrast, the pandemic has been detrimental environmentally when it comes to the […]