Second Edition of Sustainability Communication Guide

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🍽️ New Bar Bites & Cocktail Menu at MKT (Four Seasons San Francisco)

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco has launched a refreshed bar bites and cocktail menu at its MKT Restaurant & Bar, available daily from 3:00 to 10:30 p.m. The menu features playful and elevated items like a Hot Dog Tower, Ferry Building Flatbread (with seasonal produce), and Monterey Bay calamari with uni aioli. Cocktails are crafted to tell a story; each drink pairs with shareable dishes in a warm, sophisticated setting overlooking Market Street. The space transitions from casual daytime energy to an intimate evening venue for creatives, couples, and tastemakers. Read more.

🤝 JR Kyushu Hotels & Resorts: Comfort Meets Culture

JR Kyushu Hotels & Resorts blends regional tradition and culture in its properties, especially in Japan’s southwest, where guests can access local cuisine and experiences.
Its 17 properties, including ryokan‐style and branded hotels, are often located near train stations to leverage Japan’s rail network for easy travel. The “THE BLOSSOM” brand focuses on immersive design that reflects each locale’s identity. JR Kyushu aims to balance comfort and discovery for both newcomers and seasoned travelers. Read more.

🚀 KanAm & Barceló Launch Hotel Investment Venture

KanAm Grund Group and Barceló Hotel Group have formed a strategic partnership to expand hotel investments across Western and Northern Europe. They will target 4- and 5-star business and leisure hotels in core and value-add markets, including redevelopment and conversion projects. Barceló will operate the acquired hotels under long-term lease agreements to ensure stability and alignment with its hospitality model. Priority regions include Germany, Austria, Switzerland, UK/IRE, Nordics, France, and Benelux. Read more.

🌱 Second Edition of Sustainability Communication Guide

A new edition of The Sustainable Hotel Handbook: Communication has been released, aimed at helping hotels communicate authentically about sustainability. It includes a 7-step roadmap, checklists, messaging guidelines, and templates specifically for hospitality teams. The update is timely, given upcoming EU regulations (like the Green Transition Directive) that hold businesses to stricter environmental claims. The goal: help hoteliers avoid greenwashing and strengthen guest trust. Read more.

🎯 F&B Leadership Moves in Hotels & Resorts

Several independent and branded hotels have made food & beverage leadership appointments recently. Notable moves include Amway Grand Plaza promoting within, Aruba Marriott Resort naming a new complex F&B head, and other hotels updating chefs and directors. These changes reflect a push to refresh culinary strategy, improve guest offerings, and bring innovation to hotel dining. Read more.

💥 Marriott Adds Trailborn to Its Outdoor Collection

Marriott Bonvoy has brought Trailborn Hotels & Resorts into its new “Outdoor Collection,” expanding its footprint in nature-driven destinations. Trailborn will retain operational independence while benefiting from Marriott’s global systems and loyalty reach. Current Trailborn properties include locations in the Rocky Mountains, North Carolina, and beach destinations; new projects are in the pipeline (e.g. Mendocino Coast, Jackson Hole). Read more.

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