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The top 5 sustainable luxury hotels in NYC

Diana Edelman

Published on: 26/08/2026

Five New York luxury hotels run through the Altered Atlas sustainability standards like LEED levels, materials, water use, plant-based options and sourcing. These are the top five hotels in NYC that made the cut.

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How to spot greenwashing at a luxury hotel, and what to ask instead

Diana Edelman

Published on: 24/08/2026

After 20 years checking into hotels, here is how to spot greenwashing at a hotel, plus questions to ask to vet a hotel and make sure they are practicing sustainability.

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Five question to ask before you book an ethical safari

Diana Edelman

Published on: 21/08/2026

Five questions to ask before booking an ethical safari. Learn how to discern between greenwashing and truth, what to look for when it comes to animal interactions, sightings and more in part one.

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The six standards every partner must meet before it makes your itinerary

Diana Edelman

Published on: 20/08/2026

The six categories and three disqualifiers every hotel, guide, and operator has to meet before Altered Atlas puts it on your itinerary, and why general claims don't count.

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