ESG

The ESG section on Hotel Investment Today provides the latest updates and insights on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices in the hospitality industry. It covers topics such as sustainable design, climate resilience, and green financing and also features expert opinions, case studies, and news on significant ESG initiatives and trends.

News / Contributed Perspectives

Creative structuring by female founders

By Amanda Staerker | June 25, 2025

Female Founders in Hospitality member talks about the keys for women to earn seats at more deal tables. ... Read More

News / Transactions Lists

Deal activity: May 27-June 3, 2025

By Shawn Turner | June 5, 2025

Among the noteworthy deals of the past week was Noble Investment Group’s acquisition of 16 Woodspring Suites through two portfolio transactions.... Read More

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Prioritize sustainability to future-proof APAC investment

By YouRee Park, JLL | May 20, 2025

By incorporating future climate scenarios into governance structures, owners can promote forward-thinking decision-making and address potential risks.... Read More

News / Financing

Latest news: $41M loan for Wisconsin resort; BWH adds in KSA; Santa Barbara growth

By Rob Schneider | May 19, 2025

Breaking news about deals, development, data and more.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Remington, Kalibri Labs, Driftwood Capital, Left Lane

April 24, 2025

Among the noteworthy quotes from stories this week is Remington Hospitality CEO Sloan Dean's talking about his next career move.... Read More

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Bridging the ‘say-do’ gap in sustainable travel

By Marisa Garcia | April 23, 2025

People say sustainability is important to them, but their travel choices don't always reflect these views. How do hoteliers manage?... Read More

News / Brands

Populus opening second carbon positive hotel

By Jeffrey Weinstein | April 21, 2025

Adaptive reuse in downtown Seattle delivers 120-room property that has deliberate balance of natural beauty and urban edge. ... Read More

News / On the Money

SCP's Ken and Pam Cruse ready to scale

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 24, 2025

The founders of the boutique brand with values surrounding health, kindness and sustainability say they want to reach 50 hotels. Could it come via partnership with a big brand?... Read More

News / Asset Management

Property insurance renewals mean good news for most

By Rob Schneider | March 14, 2025

Aided by more competition in the market, brokers say hotel owners without losses on the books are seeing double-digit decreases in their property insurance renewals.... Read More

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IHG opens first zero carbon hotel

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 11, 2025

Measures and techniques utilized at the voco Zeal Exeter Science Park in England to achieve net-zero carbon construction. ... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Ignore climate at your own risk

By Ricardo Moreira | March 7, 2025

Climate resilience and adaptation are coming to the forefront of hotel investment decisions.... Read More

News / Brands

It’s official: Starwood Hotels is back

By Jeffrey Weinstein | March 5, 2025

Chairman Barry Sternlicht declares ‘the best is yet to come’ as the system plans growth beyond 40 hotels already open or in the pipeline.... Read More

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Sustainable design celebrated at ALIS DESIGN+

February 19, 2025

Award program highlights design that prioritized energy efficiency, waste reduction, healthier materials, and contributions to local communities.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Why Pontiac Land's staff 'living' in the Maldives is prescient

By Raini H.R. | February 12, 2025

An on-going battle for staff in Maldives’ luxury segment is getting hotter and Pontiac Land's focus on staff 'living' puts it in pole position. ... Read More

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Inside the drivers behind LA’s golden sports moment

By Rob Schneider | February 5, 2025

At an ALIS DESIGN+, leaders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games discuss the impact and legacy that both events will have on LA’s hospitality industry and the region.... Read More