by Natasha Lair
Last updated: 10:20 AM ET, Thu July 31, 2025
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts — the luxury chain with over 70 global properties — has announced it will no longer sell real fur in any Fairmont‑managed retail outlets.
The decision follows outreach from PETA, which drew attention to harrowing fur‑industry cruelties such as electrocution, suffocation, and skinning alive.
“Kind shoppers have no interest in wearing bits and pieces of fur that were stolen from suffering animals,” said PETA EVP Tracy Reiman.
PETA is encouraging other retailers and companies to follow Fairmont’s lead and commit to fur‑free policies.
"Minks purr when they’re happy, and foxes are devoted parents who will share the responsibility of raising their pups," a press release reads.
"Animals used for fur are held in tiny, filthy cages, causing some to self-mutilate and cannibalize their cage mates, before they’re electrocuted, bludgeoned, gassed, or killed in other horrific ways."
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Fairmont joins a growing list of leading fashion and retail brands that have banned fur, including Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Versace, Bloomingdale’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Compassion in Hospitality: Animal Welfare Policies in the Hotel Sector
Cage‑Free Egg Commitments
Global hotel brands have made commitments to improve animal welfare in their supply chains. Several major names pledged to source only cage‑free eggs by certain deadlines:
- RIU Hotels & Resorts has pledged to source 100% cage‑free eggs across its 100 hotels in 20 countries by the end of 2025, benefiting over 375,000 hens yearly
- Hilton Worldwide, Louvre Hotel Group, and Meliá Hotels International also committed to cage‑free sourcing, though they have faced criticism for limited progress reporting under the Open Wing Alliance’s “Heartless Hospitality” campaign
- Other hospitality groups—such as JetBlue, Dorchester Collection, Motel One, and Starhotels—have reportedly already transitioned to sourcing cage‑free eggs within their supply chains
- Accor has partnered with Humane Society International to source only free-range or cage-free eggs and pledged carbon neutrality by 2050, alongside other sustainability initiatives
Why It Matters
- Ethical travel matters: Choosing hotels with animal-friendly policies sends a clear message that compassion matters in luxury and sustainability.
- Momentum matters: As Fairmont joins the ranks of brands banning fur and others make cage‑free commitments, the hospitality industry is under pressure—and increasingly evolving.
For more information, explore PETA’s fur‑free pledge and Empathy Kits, or review open data on cage‑free egg commitments through the Open Wing Alliance reporting platforms and hotel sustainability reports.
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