Hotel companies across the U.S. are uniting around sustainability priorities in a new initiative called "Responsible Stay," according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Responsible Stay is an industry-wide commitment "to make meetings, events and guest experiences in America's hotels more environmentally and socially responsible," a news release states.
“The hotel industry has shown a longstanding commitment to sustainability, and many of our member companies have been on the leading edge of these efforts. We’re thrilled that the industry is committed to this critical issue that will shape how we travel for years to come,” Chip Rogers, president and CEO of AHLA, said in the release. “The launch of Responsible Stay is the next step of our industry’s sustainability journey, and we are uniting as an industry to provide a responsible stay for our employees, guests, communities and our planet.”
The four core principals of the initiative include: energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation and responsible sourcing practices.
Hotel companies that are in support of the initiative and committed to advancing these core principals at their properties include Aimbridge Hospitality, Apple Hospitality REIT, Atrium Hospitality, Choice Hotels International, Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Highgate Hotels, Hilton, Host Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corp., IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Noble Investment Group, Outrigger Hospitality, Red Roof, RLJ Lodging Trust, Ryman Hospitality, Sonesta International Hotels, Sunstone Hotel Investors, Vision Hospitality Group and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
“For over 100 years, Hilton has operated under the belief that hospitality can be a powerful force for good. We recognize that there has never been a more important time to support our industry’s efforts towards a more resilient and vibrant world for travel and are proud to support AHLA’s ‘Responsible Stay’ priorities. Together with our industry partners and guided by our Travel With Purpose strategy, we look forward to strengthening our collective efforts to protect the communities and destinations we serve while creating a more responsible stay for our guests," Danny Hughes, executive vice president and president of the Americas for Hilton, said in the release.