Hotel industry forecast 2024: development, F&B, technology and more

Leaders in the hospitality industry shared with Hotel Dive what trends will drive progress at hotels this year, impacting everything from on-site amenities to hotel workforce management.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 30, 2024

Urban markets, sustainable tourism to drive global hotel investment in 2024: JLL

Global hotel investment will accelerate this year, exceeding 2023’s volume by from 15% to 25%.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 29, 2024

Electric vehicle charging gains traction across hotel industry

In 2023, several EV charging providers launched national hotel deployments, and major players like Marriott and Hilton tapped preferred suppliers.

By Jenna Graber • Dec. 19, 2023

BWH Hotels to bring Tesla EV charging stations to North American properties

The partnership is the latest between a hotel company and EV charging provider as hotels increasingly seek to cater to eco-conscious guests.

By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 14, 2023

Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, IFC unveil plans for future green building certification

At the COP28 summit in Dubai, the organizations said they will use the new certification to measure progress toward SHA’s “Net Positive Hospitality” initiative.

By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 8, 2023

Marriott works with Google to make its events more neuroinclusive for attendees

Large-scale events hosted by the hotel chain will now have accessibility measures like quiet rooms and real-time captioning to accommodate attendees in the neurodivergent community.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 5, 2023

8 hotel conferences to attend in 2024

From innovative hotel marketing strategies and technology developments to staffing solutions and sustainability initiatives, there is no shortage of hospitality industry trends for hoteliers to discuss at these top hospitality events.

By Jenna Graber • Updated June 10, 2024

Marriott, Hilton and other hotels launch alliance for sustainable procurement

The founding companies, also including Accor, IHG and Radisson, will use EcoVadis's rating systems to create a common sustainability standard for the industry’s value chain.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 6, 2023

Women, Black board members underrepresented at hotel companies: report

While representation of women and Black members on hotel industry firms’ boards of directors rose in 2022, the groups remain in the minority in most cases.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 3, 2023

From ‘ableism’ to ‘woke’: Institute of Hospitality publishes DEI glossary

The glossary, an industry first, looks to create a common vocabulary of diversity, equity and inclusion terms for the hospitality sector.

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 22, 2023

Marriott taps EV Connect as preferred electric vehicle charging provider

EV Connect will grow Marriott's charging network at a time when guests increasingly demand the amenity.

By Jenna Graber • Sept. 20, 2023

AHLA, Hotel Association of Canada partner on sustainability certification

The joint venture will bring Canada’s successful Green Key Eco-Ratings to the U.S. hotel market.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 19, 2023

3 unique ways hotels are addressing food waste

With sustainability top of mind for hotel groups, properties are overcoming kitchen logistical challenges in creative ways.

By Hillary Richard • Sept. 8, 2023

Hilton, Tesla partner to deploy 20,000 EV chargers at hotels

The hotel claims the installation will make its EV charging network the largest of any hospitality company.

By Jenna Graber • Sept. 7, 2023

1 Hotels debuts sustainable event-planning service

The luxury lifestyle hotel brand’s Certified Sustainable Gatherings program assists clients with materials sourcing, single-use plastics reduction and carbon emissions reduction.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 8, 2023

Hyatt emphasizes responsible sourcing, anti-human trafficking work in 2022 ESG report

CEO Mark Hoplamazian discussed Hyatt’s planet- and people-focused goals in the company’s second-quarter earnings call.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 7, 2023

AD1 Global to add EV charging stations at 17 hotels

The partnership between the hospitality management company and EnviroSpark meets growing traveler demand for EV charging stations.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 7, 2023

AHLA Foundation awards $500,000 in grants to anti-trafficking organizations

As the foundation ramps up anti-trafficking efforts, its funds will support four community-based organizations that help survivors.

By Noelle Mateer • July 24, 2023

Marriott sets environmental goals for hotels worldwide

The company is deploying electric vehicle charging stations and phasing out single-use plastic toiletry bottles, according to a newly released ESG report.

By Jenna Graber • July 13, 2023

Wynn Resorts outlines net-zero goals, employee impact in 2022 ESG report

Employees donated a record $800,000 to give back to local communities as the hospitality industry calls for more transparency around responsible actions.

By Noelle Mateer • July 12, 2023

Choice Hotels on how sustainable practices can help hotels cut costs, drive revenue

Improving the bottom line starts with tracking utility usage and spend, the company’s VP of ESG tells Hotel Dive.

By Jenna Graber • July 10, 2023

Beverly Hills hotels use IceBrick technology to cut carbon emissions

The Beverly Hilton and The Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills are the first hotels in the U.S. to use Israel-based Nostromo’s ice-powered clean energy service.

By Noelle Mateer • June 15, 2023

92% of business travel professionals say sustainability is a priority: report

Research from the Global Business Travel Association found that companies are increasingly prioritizing sustainability in business travel, but their efforts are hampered by a lack of consistent emissions reporting.

By Noelle Mateer • June 14, 2023

Hotels’ energy, water usage decreased for ninth year in a row: Cornell study

Low occupancy rates and hotel closures due to the pandemic have contributed to water and energy savings, researchers say.

By Michele Laufik • June 13, 2023

Single-use plastic packaging may be checking out of the hotel toiletry market

State legislation, guest preferences for sustainable amenities and cost savings could signal a decline in sales for mini plastic toiletry containers. Refillable bottles are gaining ground as hotels look for ways to adapt to the trend.

By Danielle Beurteaux • June 7, 2023