Excerpt from Fast Company.
Access to digital keys, EV chargers, sustainable dining and on-site recycling programs are some of the ways the industry is changing sustainable travel.
The past two years have seen a change in people's priorities, preferences and passions. As the focus for many shifts away from the four walls of their homes to the four corners of the world, people desire reconnection and travel, and doing so in a more sustainable way.
The events of the past two years have influenced consumers mindsets, but the focus of the industry has been on sustainable practices. Everything from sustainable menu offerings and building design, to driving broader accessibility of eco-friendly products and devices, like digital keys and EV charging stations.
One of the world's largest hotel companies recognizes that it has a critical,holistic responsibility to protect local communities and the planet so that the destinations in which it operates can remain vibrant and resilient for generations to come. As part of our Travel with Purpose program, we set goals to double our investment in social impact and cut our environmental footprint in half by 2030.
As the hotel industry reduces single-use plastic, travelers are embracing changes that provide access to innovative, sustainable solutions, such as digital keys and bulk bathroom amenities.
More than 81 percent of the company's 6,800-plus hotels worldwide have the Digital Key. More than one million Digital Keys are delivered to guests each month, and people have used the technology to open more than 150 million hotel room doors.
On the roads, these shifts have also taken place. Half of new car sales will be electric by the year 2030, with more than 70% of Americans wanting to own an EV, according to a survey. With more than 1,400 Hilton locations worldwide and growing, eco-conscious travelers can plan low-emissions road trips with more ease and convenience by utilizing a new filter to search and book hotels with EV chargers directly on Hilton.com.
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