New Global Certification Standard for Sustainable Hospitality Launched

A coalition of 14 industry bodies has unveiled the Hospitality Sustainability Index, replacing the fragmented patchwork of green certifications across 190 countries.Industry analysts have highlighted this development as a significant milest...

Published Oct 05, 2026
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A coalition of 14 industry bodies has unveiled the Hospitality Sustainability Index, replacing the fragmented patchwork of green certifications across 190 countries.

Industry analysts have highlighted this development as a significant milestone in global hospitality. Executives from leading hotel groups gathered at the Hospitality Innovation Summit to discuss implications for guest experience and brand positioning.

"This represents a fundamental shift in how we think about hospitality," said one senior consultant. "The properties that adapt fastest will set the benchmark for the decade ahead."

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