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Today, on the first day of Pollution Prevention Week, Sandals Resorts International (SRI) announced that all 19 Sandals and Beaches Resorts across seven Caribbean islands - including Jamaica, the Bahamas, St. Lucia, Antigua, Grenada, Barbados and Turks & Caicos - will eliminate the 21,490,800 single-use plastic straws and stirrers used across the resorts each year by November 1, 2018. continue reading →

When staying at hotels, travelers tend not to treat the guestroom like their own home. No surprise there. Assuming that is the case, why trust them to report something as simple as a leaking toilet? continue reading →

Arlo Hotels, an independent hotel brand, today announced the launch of Arlo Cares, a sustainability program designed to spark eco-conscious changes in travel and serve as a home base for green-minded travelers. continue reading →

Scandic Hotels is bringing its best practice and know-how on sustainability to collaborate with 13 other leading hotels as a member of the International Tourism Partnership (ITP). continue reading →

26 countries and 40+ private sector partners create coalition to fast track climate action across the Caribbean continue reading →

The campaign, called Refill Not Landfill, has already avoided the placement of 1.2 million plastic bottles into Cambodia’s waste stream. More than 40 members of Siem Reap’s hospitality and tourism industries and development sector have joined ReFill Not Landfill. continue reading →

Company to eliminate more than 1 billion plastic straws annually continue reading →

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced Hyatt hotels around the world plan to eliminate single-use plastic straws and drink picks. After Sept. 1, 2018, straws and picks will be available on request only, and eco-friendly alternatives will be provided where available. continue reading →

From the EU's May 2018 proposed ban on plastics to reduce ocean litter, to Australia's recent prohibiting of plastic bags, the environmental impact of plastic waste has been gaining awareness worldwide. The travel industry has also been taking notice. continue reading →

The Executive Vice President and CEO of Meliá made the announcement during his speech at the Group’s General Shareholders’ Meeting, a decision justified by the fact that 'great customer experiences have to be compatible with respect for the planet, and plastic pollution is a global challenge which affects all destinations.' continue reading →