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Consumers want sustainable products, but other factors are more important to them when making a purchase. New EU regulations are intended to protect consumers and reduce environmental impact. Take smartphones, for example. 

The European Commission is currently working on a comprehensive EU strategy for sustainable tourism, which is due to be published in early 2026. It wants to include the views of citizens, communities and businesses through a survey. Take part – until 15 August.

While many hotel groups talk sustainability, few have acted with the urgency and scope of Radisson Hotel Group. With two hotels, one in Manchester and the other in Oslo recently opened and certified as verified net-zero, Radisson is delivering.  

This summer, the North Sea island of Spiekeroog is trialling beach chairs made from recycled plastic wickerwork. They can be recognised by their green and white upholstery.

Essendi (formerly AccorInvest) has explicitly focussed on sustainability since its financial turnaround. And has already achieved good results. Properties with sustainability potential are prioritised for refurbishment and financing. 

Vince Limpens' message to the hospitality industry was clear and direct: It's time to stop thinking about doing "less harm" and start designing for real, positive impact. Over a 40-year building lifecycle, just 9% of costs are linked to construction and energy. The other 90%? That's operations. The door opener to success.

As the rain joined the party on Day 2 of the HITT 2025 think tank in Brussels, the conversations took a sharp turn from concepts to concrete tools. The afternoon unfolded with intense discussions about what technology and artificial intelligence (AI) really mean for hospitality today, not in the distant future.

The Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) has concluded its second edition. Over two days, alliances were forged and key initiatives launched or further developed.

With a new "Global ESG Policy Tracker", companies in the travel and tourism industry can more quickly view ESG regulations and guidelines and incorporate them into their strategy.

The European Commission is working towards developing a comprehensive EU Tourism Strategy in early 2026. Everyone is called upon to actively participate. Interested parties can use a questionnaire to contribute their concerns to a sustainable tourism model.