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 / Brands

Best Western’s Pohl focused on WorldHotels opportunities

By Jeffrey Weinstein | November 9, 2023

The president of the 52-year-old soft brand prioritizes growth in North America, increasing brand awareness among developers and consumers.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Dusit's Donavanik leads HICAP award winners

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 25, 2023

HICAP organizers The BHN Group recognizes best deals, sustainability leadership and celebrates Dusit leader with lifetime achievement award.... Read More

News

Meet owners’ new problems; same as the old problems?

By Rob Schneider | October 23, 2023

At a panel that helped kick off the first day of the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP), leaders discussed sustainability, AI and building customer loyalty.... Read More

News / Insights

Quotes of the Week: Omni, Pro-Invest, Meyer Jabara

October 12, 2023

Some noteworthy quotes from the past week, including new Omni Hotels & Resorts President Kurt Alexander discussing growth, repositioning plans.... Read More

News / Owners

Pro-Invest rises in Australia and wants more

By Raini Hamdi | October 11, 2023

CEO Jan Smits shows how Pro-Invest Group delivers a 20% annual internal rate of return.... Read More

News

Top hoteliers partner to improve supplier sustainability initiatives

October 6, 2023

The Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement (HARP) seeks to improve supply chain logistics, collaboration, transparency and economies of scale with its trading partners.... Read More

News

Stock up on great pillows, mattresses, Hilton research suggests

By Jeffrey Weinstein | October 5, 2023

Hilton releases extensive research results about guest wants and needs when it comes to sleep, pursuing new cultural experiences, connectivity and stretching the boundaries of business travel.... Read More

News / Owners

Old office, new hotel for London

By Robert Cole | October 3, 2023

Whitbread move to convert office to hotel could represent a structural shift in CRE deals.... Read More

News

Meet the Singapore CFSO who counts beans and greens

By Raini Hamdi | September 29, 2023

Number crunchers and tree huggers may seem strange bedfellows, but more companies like CapitaLand are putting sustainability with finance. Will it take off in hospitality? ... Read More

News / Brands

Latest HITs: News on New Yorker, IHG's Indigo adds in Europe, Host updates on Maui

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 7, 2023

The latest on development, M&A, relevant data and more.... Read More

News / Insights

Hot Type: The Highland Group, SH Hotels & Resorts, The Ascott Ltd.

By Jeffrey Weinstein & Rob Schneider | September 7, 2023

Insightful quotes from some of our biggest stories of the week, including The Highland Group’s Kim Bardoul on the potential performance in the upscale-upper midscale boutique segment. ... Read More

News / Brands

Why this CEO says branded residences are ‘here to stay’

By Rob Schneider | September 7, 2023

At HICAP AZ last week in Australia, SH Hotels & Resorts CEO Raul Leal discussed appealing to luxury customers, sustainability and opening their first residence.... Read More

News / Asia Pacific

Leaders discuss concerns, hopes at HICAP ANZ

By Jeffrey Weinstein | September 6, 2023

Conversation in Sydney ranges from the state of competition, franchising in the region, sustainability and more.... Read More

News / Asset Management

Sustainable heat: How to weather record temperatures

By Rob Schneider | August 9, 2023

Hotel Investment Today talked to operators and owners in the United States and Europe about the costs and implications of operating hotels in a summer with record heat.... Read More