Hilton cuts use of plastic in Asia-Pacific

Hospitality service provider Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc has announced it will eliminate plastic straws across its managed hotels in the Asia-Pacific region including the Chinese market by the end of 2018, and transition away from plastic bottles in its conference and event spaces.

Qian Jin, president of Hilton China and Mongolia, said: "China has prioritized ecology maintenance in recent years and proposed the concept that green hills and clear waters are gold and silver.

"As one of the global leading hospitality companies in the industry, Hilton will take an active role in its development endeavor and spare no effort to contribute toward the long-term sustainable development of China."