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The top 5 sustainable luxury hotels in NYC

The top 5 sustainable luxury hotels in NYC

The top 5 sustainable luxury hotels in NYCDiana 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

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

How to spot greenwashing at a luxury hotel, and what to ask insteadDiana 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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What fee-based travel planning means, and what decides your itinerary

What fee-based travel planning means, and what decides your itinerary

What fee-based travel planning means, and what decides your itineraryDiana Edelman
Published on: 19/08/2026

Commission-only, fee-only, and fee-based sound similar but work differently. This is what fee-based means at Altered Atlas, and why commission isn't what decides your itinerary.

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Why charge a planning fee, and what it buys you

Why charge a planning fee, and what it buys you

Why charge a planning fee, and what it buys youDiana Edelman
Published on: 18/08/2026

What a transparent planning fee covers at Altered Atlas, why we don't work on commission, and how that changes which hotels and partners we recommend to you.

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