Radisson Hotel Group marks Earth Day 2026 with sustainability initiatives in emerging India

Highlighting sustainability-driven initiatives across hotels in India, focusing on responsible growth, environmental impact, and community engagement.

April , 2026: At Radisson Hotel Group, sustainability is integrated into its expansion approach in India, especially across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. The focus remains on balancing growth with environmental responsibility through measures such as energy efficiency, resource conservation, community engagement, and more mindful guest experiences, with the aim of supporting long-term ecological and local resilience.

Hospitality at a Crossroads: The Challenge of Overtourism

As the global hospitality sector witnesses unprecedented growth, it also stands at a critical crossroads. The surge in travel demand, while a positive indicator of economic revival, has brought with it the mounting challenge of overtourism, placing immense pressure on natural ecosystems, local communities, and infrastructure. Destinations once celebrated for their pristine beauty are increasingly grappling with environmental degradation, resource strain, and unchecked development.

Earth Day as Action: Turning Intent into Impact

This Earth Day, RHG hotels across India are taking significant steps to translate intent into action, with a series of initiatives designed to foster awareness, reduce environmental impact, and inspire both guests and communities.

Radisson Resort & Spa Lonavala: Immersive Sustainability & Community Action

Radisson Resort & Spa Lonavala is marking Earth Day through a mix of guest engagement and operational measures, including nature walks, tree plantation and cleanliness drives. Ongoing efforts include solar energy use, water conservation, waste management, and reducing single-use plastics. Activities and locally sourced dining further highlight a focus on sustainability awareness and responsible consumption.

Park Inn by Radisson Navi Mumbai: Driving Grassroots Impact

Park Inn by Radisson Navi Mumbai is observing Earth Day through community-focused and resource conservation initiatives, including a street cleanliness drive around the hotel. It is also implementing minimum-pressure water usage across operations to reduce consumption while maintaining service standards.

Radisson Blu Ludhiana: Advancing Energy Transformation

Radisson Blu Ludhiana is reducing its environmental impact through operational changes, including a shift from diesel to electric boilers and heat pumps for laundry and hot water. This transition has lowered diesel use by around 200 litres per day, with notable cost savings.

Further measures include improved efficiency in laundry operations, plans to introduce solar energy, and ongoing efforts towards ISO 14005 certification to support structured environmental management.

Building a Sustainable Future for Hospitality

As the hospitality industry continues to grow, the path forward must be defined by responsibility, innovation, and collaboration. Through its sustainable initiatives and long-term strategy, Radisson Hotel Group reaffirms its commitment to shaping a more sustainable future, where tourism not only thrives but also preserves the very destinations it celebrates.

Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai celebrates World Earth Day, hosts ESG centric activities and invests in the planet

Four Points by Sheraton, a premium hotel in Navi Mumbai, marked World Earth Day 2023 by hosting a range of activities focused on promoting sustainable living and environmental awareness. These initiatives were designed in accordance with this year’s theme for

EARTH DAY, i.e., ‘Invest in Our Planet’ and to encourage the community to act towards a greener future, in line with the hotel’s commitment to making a positive impact on the environment. While issues such as climate change and a decrease in oxygen levels in the atmosphere are a matter of concern, trees are said to be holding the entire planet together by providing enough oxygen to all living creatures. As part of the Earth Day 2023 activities, the hotel distributed 101 saplings to guest and Associates. A custom-made DIY germination kit, curated by ‘Book a Workshop’, was handed out for guest who were travelling and couldn’t carry the pot.

This kit had a pot, soil, and seeds with a QR code on how to start plant parenting at the comfort of their home or office. The tree selected for the activity are native and draught tolerant species that enhances biodiversity of the property and a healthy mix of fruit bearing, flowering and trees that produce the most oxygen, such as Neem, Arjun, and Amla. The hotel also organized a plastics cleaning drive to address the hazardous impact of plastic waste on the environment.

Moreover, the hotel is also promoting sustainable fashion by encouraging hotel associates to upcycle and donate their clothes to the needy. 

The hotel advocated for simple yet effective ways such as ‘Five Things to Consider to Reduce Single-use Plastic & Carbon Emission’ so that individuals can contribute to environmental protection. Additionally, the beverage workshop in partnership with Almitra Sustainables showcased interesting techniques for creating zero waste summer healthy hydrating drink.

Speaking about the Earth Day activities, the Cluster General Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Mr. Stephen D’Souza said, "We at Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai are committed to promoting sustainability and protecting our planet. In September 2022, we became the first hotel in Navi Mumbai to install an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station in our premises. We have also introduced several initiatives in the past including the introduction of energy-saving techniques and water conservation measures.  Similar to our other sustainability initiatives, the Earth Day activities are designed to inspire the community to take action towards a greener future, and we hope to make a positive impact on the environment and the community." 

Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai is guided by Chalet Hotels Limited’s alignment with RE100, EP100, and EV100 initiatives linked to renewable electricity, energy efficiency, and electric mobility, respectively.

World Earth Day is a global event held annually on 22nd April aimed at raising awareness and promoting action to protect the environment. This year’s theme was ‘Invest in Our Planet’ which focused on engaging governments, institutions, businesses, and more than 1 billion citizens who participate annually in Earth Day to do their part – everyone accounted for, everyone accountable.