Tourexpi
UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest
alliance of independent hotel brands including founding member Kempinski
Hotels, has launched its Green Collection, bringing under one umbrella nearly
200 hotels, resorts and palaces operated by GHA hotel brands that are
demonstrating their commitment to protecting people and the planet. 14
Kempinski Hotels are featured within this new collection including iconic
hotels such as Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin or The Capitol Kempinski Hotel
Singapore.
Every Green Collection property has attained at least one certification
from a globally recognised environmental organisation, with EarthCheck, Green
Growth 2050, Green Key and Green Globe among the 15 leading certification
bodies represented, and each requiring hotels to meet the highest international
standards for sustainability initiatives and performance, with regular
third-party audits conducted to retain certification.
Achieving certification demonstrates a hotel’s long-term pledge to
upholding these standards, with each Green Collection property being a pioneer
of practices that preserve the natural environment and benefit local
communities in the destinations where they operate.
Kempinski Hotels aims to measure 100% of energy emissions across all
properties by the end of this year and has set out to fully implement
science-based targets for emissions reductions aligned with the Paris Agreement
by the end of next year. The luxury hospitality firm is rolling out the EarthCheck
Certified programme across its portfolio, with participating hotels actively
monitoring and reporting the environmental and social impacts from their
operations, including energy and water consumption, carbon footprint, waste
generation, community engagement and more. Economic concerns addressed by
EarthCheck include employment conditions, support for the local economy, use of
fair-trade goods and services, and recognition of the seasonality of revenue
streams.
With 69% of travellers actively seeking sustainable travel options in
2023, according to a recent World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) report,
Green Collection meets this accelerating demand, empowering the 24 million
members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme to make conscious and responsible
travel choices. In 2022, members demonstrated their preference for Green
Collection hotels, which contributed to 32% in stays, 39% in nights, 47% in
room revenue and 49% in total revenue.
To celebrate the launch of the Green Collection, GHA DISCOVERY is giving
back to the causes important to members and its hotel brands. For every Green
Collection hotel booking made on www.ghadiscovery.com or the GHA DISCOVERY
mobile app before the end of April 2023 and completed by 31st July 2023, GHA
will donate US$5 to the charities it supports as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility
Programme, which includes Environmental Protection, Healthcare &
Wellbeing, Children & Youth Programmes, and Animal Welfare.
For more information on Green Collection, including the full list of
globally recognised certifying bodies, and examples of how GHA hotel brands are
making a difference, visit www.ghadiscovery.com/explore-green-collection.
For more information on GHA and its loyalty programme, visit Global Hotel Alliance and GHA
DISCOVERY.
Image Credit: ©
Kempinski Hotels
The most interesting news


New TUI Study Reveals 75 percent of Brits Crave Home Comforts Abroad
Slippers, Tea, and Familiar Smiles Top the List.


Hyatt Opens Mumian Shaoxing Hotel, Blending Industrial Heritage and Cultural Luxury
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, in partnership with Shenzhen Yuen Kai Hotel Management Co., Ltd., has announced the grand opening of the Mumian Shaoxing Hotel, marking the debut of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Shaoxing, China.


Amazon Prime’s travel hit puts global spotlight on Turkish city of Mardin
Featuring historian Bettany Hughes and presenter Alex Outhwaite, the documentary series The Wanderer brings Mardin’s rich history and natural charm to viewers in 137 countries, supported by Türkiye’s tourism bodies.


Ryanair announces July offer for prime members
Over €450 in savings within just four months – all for €79.


Dominican Republic’s Tourism Sector Projected to Generate Over US$21 Billion
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) forecasts that the travel and tourism sector in the Dominican Republic will reach a historic milestone in 2025, contributing over US$21 billion to the national GDP.


Relax and Start the Summer Holidays with Lufthansa
As the summer school holidays begin in Hesse, Lufthansa is preparing for one of its busiest travel periods of the year.


Tourism and culture take center stage at executive training programme in Mongolia
UN Tourism recently welcomed senior tourism officials from across the Asia-Pacific region to highlight the essential connection between tourism and culture in shaping resilient, inclusive destinations.


Hilton Named India’s Numberr 1 Great Place to Work for Third Year in a Row
Hilton (NYSE: HLT), Asia’s fastest-growing hospitality company, has once again secured the top spot as India’s No. 1 Company to Work For, as recognized by Great Place to Work®.


Eurowings: Bus Transfers in Mallorca, SunExpress Codeshare and Triple Credit Card Win
Eurowings now also operating buses.


IHG Hotels & Resorts expands in Türkiye with new Holiday Inn Resort signing in Bodrum
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has signed an agreement for the development of Holiday Inn Resort Bodrum West Beach, in collaboration with Uslu Turizm Insaat Tasimacilik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.


Göbeklitepe draws millions as Türkiye’s ancient sanctuary gains global heritage acclaim
Göbeklitepe, the ancient sanctuary in southeastern Türkiye and a UNESCO World Heritage site, has emerged as a key pillar of regional tourism, attracting millions of visitors from around the world.


Ryanair calls on Ursula von der Leyen to resign if she fails to reform Europe’s air traffic control
Two-day French air traffic control strike (3–4 July) forces Ryanair to cancel 400 flights, disrupting over 70,000 passengers.


Fitur 2026 expands its technological dimension with the introduction of the Knowledge Hub
The International Tourism Trade Fair, taking place from 21 to 25 January at IFEMA MADRID, reinforces its leadership with Hall 12 as the epicentre of tourism innovation.


From Lagos to the world: Delta elevates travel with new lounge and next-gen aircraft
Delta has unveiled a new premium lounge at Lagos Airport on July 1, ahead of deploying its newest aircraft, the A350-900 and A330-900neo, on U.S. routes this October, boosting capacity and comfort for Nigerian travelers.


Lufthansa Group appoints Kevin Markette as senior director – regional sales South Asia
Lufthansa Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Markette as senior director – regional sales South Asia.


Dusit brings vibrant energy to the Maldives with a new all-inclusive resort near Malé
Soft opening this July, dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives promises ‘effortless stays’ just seven minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport.


Radisson unveils secluded coastal gem: Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova in Montenegro
Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the opening of Radisson Resort Ruža Vjetrova, a premium beachfront retreat nestled on an isolated peninsula along the Adriatic coast in Dobra Voda, Montenegro.


Windstar Cruises' new Star Explorer debuts in the Mediterranean for winter 2026/27
Fresh itineraries, local flavor, and yacht-style cruising—Windstar's newest yacht invites guests to see Europe in a whole new light.


Türkiye has emerged as one of the most profitable destinations for global hotel investors, says firm
Türkiye has become one of the most accessible and profitable destinations for global hotel investors as the country’s tourism sector shifts toward a high-efficiency model focused on renovation, branding, and resale, a leading investment firm said


Thailand and Bhutan Strengthen Sustainable Tourism Cooperation Through Field Visits
Under the shared “Two Countries, One Destination” vision, the Bhutanese delegation deepens collaboration through knowledge exchange, strategic meetings, and site visits from 20–23 June.


Delta focused on customer care and operational recovery after ATL storms
Delta operations stabilized on Sunday with fewer than 60 mainline cancellations. No further disruption from Friday’s severe weather is expected. We sincerely thank our customers for their continued patience and understanding.
