Global Trends in Hospitality Sustainability Performance: Insights From the CHSB Index

The hospitality industry continues to face increasing pressure to improve environmental performance while managing operational and financial challenges. This Keynote will present key insights and emerging trends from the 2026 Cornell Hotel Sustainability Benchmarking Index (CHSB), the industry’s largest dataset for hotel sustainability benchmarking. Experts from Greenview and Cornell University’s Center for Hospitality Research will share benchmarking results spanning energy, carbon, water, and waste. Our panel will also highlight real-world examples of how hotel companies are leveraging these findings to enhance operational efficiency, set actionable targets, and advance sustainability strategies.