Royalton CHIC Cancun slashes food waste by 56%

Royalton CHIC Cancun is setting a new benchmark for sustainable luxury in the all-inclusive resort sector. Nestled in Cancun’s vibrant Hotel Zone, this five-star escape is proving that high-end hospitality and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.

Partnering with Winnow, the resort has seamlessly integrated AI-driven food waste reduction into its premium offering. The result: a 56% cut in food waste at its flagship Elements Gourmet Buffet in just six months. That’s 140,000 meals saved each year, alongside $165,000 in annualized cost savings and 246 tonnes of CO₂e emissions prevented.

For Executive Chef Freddy Chi and his team, real-time food waste data has unlocked new creativity and the kitchen now thrives on innovation with purpose.

With results like these, Royalton CHIC Cancun isn’t just leading within its brand. It’s inspiring change across the Blue Diamond Resorts portfolio. This is a powerful example of how luxury, powered by data and driven by purpose, can create a better future for the planet.