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Texas Courtyard receives Green Key certification

The hotel cuts food waste by donating excess to nonprofits

Courtyard San Antonio Riverwalk proudly displays its Green Key Certification 2025, showcasing its commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly hospitality
The Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk in Texas recently received the Green Key Global Sustainability Certificate from Green Key Global in Ottawa, Ontario, for its eco-friendly hospitality.

Courtyard San Antonio Riverwalk Celebrates Green Key Certification 2025

THE COURTYARD BY Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk in Texas recently earned the Green Key Global Sustainability Certificate issued by Green Key Global in Ottawa, Ontario. The certification evaluates hotels on energy efficiency, environmental practices, waste management, community engagement, and associate education.

Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk is committed to community impact and environmental sustainability, the company said in a statement.


“We are thrilled to receive the Green Key Global Sustainability Certification,” said Dinesh Rao, the hotel’s general manager. “We are committed to creating a sustainable future for our guests, staff, and the environment. This certification is a testament to our efforts, and we will continue to lead the way in eco-friendly hospitality.”

The hotel also reduces food waste by donating excess food through Copia, the statement said. Last year, it donated over 2,200 pounds, providing more than 1,900 meals to San Antonio nonprofits.

Marriott International saw record growth in 2024, adding 123,000 rooms and achieving 6.8 percent net growth. The company ended the year with 577,000 rooms in the pipeline and signed more than 1,200 deals for nearly 162,000 rooms. The company operates more than 1,300 Courtyard locations in 60 countries.

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  • U.S. hotels adjusted strategies as revenue fell short of budget, HotelData.com reported.
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U.S. HOTELS ADJUSTED strategies to protect profit margins despite revenue lagging budget, according to Actabl’s HotelData.com. RevPAR averaged $119.22 through Sept. 30, 9 percent below budget, while GOP margins held at 37.7 percent, 1.2 points short of target.

HotelData.com’s “Hotel Profitability Performance Report for Q3 2025” showed operators adjusting forecasts, controlling labor and costs and protecting margins as demand softens and expenses rise. The report indicates an industry shift, with hoteliers relying less on rate growth and more on cost control, labor strategies and forecasting to maintain profitability.

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