In recognition of World Children’s Day, Marriott International announced it is working together with UNICEF to relaunch and expand its donation program “Check Out for Children.” The program—which invites guests to make a voluntary donation for each night of their stay—is now live in over 500 properties across 40 countries in Marriott’s Caribbean, Latin America (CALA), Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) regions.

 We’ve gathered insights from industry leaders to shed light on these developments and provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the sector. Download the report here. 

In a world that is constantly evolving, it has never been more important to identify what we can do to make a positive and lasting difference for our planet. 

That is why nowadays travelers and hotels both have become aware of having an important impact on the environment and are now pushing tourism to change its approach towards a more sustainable behavior, implementing initiatives to make tourism more sustainable. 

In April 2023, Dolce & Gabbana announced its plans to enter the real estate sector. By joining forces with DarGlobal, the Italian fashion group will launch a luxury hotel in the Maldives, complete with bold patterns and prints influenced by Sicilian aesthetics.