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 / Owners

Developer Aeppel plans to pay it forward to women

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 31, 2024

With plans to further grow Glencove Capital’s portfolio and operating platforms, she said now is also the time to raise the bar on education to help drive more investment opportunities for women. ... Read More

News / Contributed Perspectives

Adapting to evolving leadership dynamics for investors

By Pierre Marechal | January 30, 2024

Investors should prioritize recruiting and retaining skilled GMs to maximize ROI. ... Read More

News / Watch Learn Videos

ALIS video interview: Raul Leal, SH Hotels & Resorts

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 29, 2024

Hotel Investment today talked to the CEO of the brand owned by Starwood Capital Group to learn more about development, its commitment to sustainability and more. ... Read More

News / Franchising

How ‘Sinking of the Ships’ created powerful design for Marriott

By Rob Schneider | January 26, 2024

The first ALIS DESIGN+ conference started with Marriott CEO Tony Capuano talking about the most impactful and important elements of hotel design.... Read More

News / Mergers and Acquistions

Fontainebleau, Moxy/AC are top developments at ALIS Awards

By Rob Schneider | January 24, 2024

The awards, including David Kong winning for lifetime achievement, were announced at ALIS in Los Angeles.... Read More

News

Being authentic beats out being perfect: Hyatt’s Hoplamazian

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 24, 2024

Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award winner talked to ALIS crowd about leadership and what the industry can share to help increase diversity in the c-suite. ... Read More

News

What’s keeping industry leaders awake at night

By Juliana Shallcross | January 24, 2024

Leaders from different industry segments discussed what lies ahead with AI, adaptability and next gen travelers as key issues to watch. ... Read More

News / Brands

More details on luxe eco-brand expansion from ENVI Lodges

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 9, 2024

Management company enters into a strategic partnership with Paris-based developer, Blue Ocean Capital France, to build four high-end sustainable and experiential lodges in France. ... Read More

News / Owners

More leaders join ALIS DESIGN+ agenda

January 8, 2024

Just two weeks away, The BHN Group’s new event will connect investors and the design community adds the likes of Hilton’s global head of architecture and design, Larry Traxler. ... Read More

News / Owners

Regal Hotels, Saudi investors announce JV for 100 hotels

By Jeffrey Weinstein | January 4, 2024

Hong Kong-based hotelier and Saudi investment arm see mutual opportunities to expand outside their borders, diversify holdings. ... Read More

News / Insights

Phocuswright analysts share 2024 travel industry predictions

By Morgan Hines | January 3, 2024

From digital streamlining and funding to destination recovery and pricing expectations, Phocuswright analysts look ahead to plenty of advancements and changes. ... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the week: Rocco Forte Hotels, Apple Hospitality, Sands China

December 6, 2023

Among the more noteworthy quotes from this week was Apple Hospitality's Justin Knight talking about an investment strategy that sticks to limited-service properties.... Read More

Opinion / Contributed Perspectives

Six ways to increase ROI through intentional design

By Tim Peck, International Society of Hospitality Consultants | November 30, 2023

Here are six suggestions on how the hospitality development community can increase return on investment through intentional design.... Read More

News

Climate-related financial disclosures

By Adam Greenfader | November 30, 2023

If we start with the ‘bottom-up’ now, we will be ready for the ‘top-down.’... Read More

News

Top moments from HICAP – Asia’s premier investment conference

By Rob Schneider | November 13, 2023

Here is the best from the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP), from executive interviews to awards to insights from top hospitality leaders. ... Read More