World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s Post

Have you registered for HSMAI ME, happening in #Dubai? We are looking forward to this panel on 28th November, to bring together #sustainabilityStories and the impact on the commercials of our hotels in Middle East. Do check below on the #diverse, #Unique background of individuals and brands to get a flavour of the discussion. #Hospitalitycop28

Hotels are environmentally aware and understand sustainability efforts provide more than just eco-friendly benefits. Join Karim Abboud, from Klimato as he explores the widespread adoption of sustainability initiatives by hotels. This session is followed by a dynamic discussion led by industry experts and commercial leaders, Radhika Arapally, Sustainability Kiosk, Emma Banks, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Paul Bridger, Rove Hotels, James Hewitson, at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, and Jelena Kezika, at Global Hotel Alliance. Uncover the competitive advantages that sustainability can offer in the hotel industry and understand the pivotal role that commercial disciplines and executives play in delivering the hotel/brand sustainability strategy. Learn about sustainability standards, certificates, and strategies that can justify higher rates. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of sustainable hospitality, view the agenda here: https://cvent.me/2kM8QG #Sustainability #Standards #SustainableStrategies #IncreaseRevenue

The R & R Hospitality Forum, hosted in Lisbon last month, provided a deep dive into the future of leisure hospitality investment in the Mediterranean and Southern Europe. Here's a snapshot of the key messages   1️⃣ Attendance: 390 delegates, 58% attending for the first time. A quarter were investors, showcasing the sector's appeal.  2️⃣ Theme Evolution: From traditional beach resorts to diverse leisure offerings. Think wellness retreats and corporate-turned-leisure hotels.  3️⃣ Resilience: Despite recent industry challenges, the demand for leisure hospitality stands firm.  4️⃣ Investment Patterns: Growth in Southern Europe, with countries like Portugal, Spain, and Greece leading the charge.  5️⃣ Supply & Demand: Modern travellers seek local experiences, pushing the industry towards unique offerings.  6️⃣ Climate Change: Opportunities arise as seasons shift, with investors leveraging off-peak months.  7️⃣ Branded Residences: Major hotel brands venture into residential branding, but face luxury brand competitors.  8️⃣ Hot Destinations: Greece shines, with emerging markets like Montenegro and Bosnia on the horizon.  9️⃣ Experiential Elements: Reflecting the trend towards localised experiences, the forum gave delegates a taste of Lisbon's hospitality.  For a more in-depth look and digital debrief, check out our full article. Plus, mark your calendars for next year's event in Athens! 🇬🇷  For discussions or inquiries, reach out to Dan Akhtar at HPG Advisory Services.  #RR2023 #HospitalityInsights #InvestmentTrends 

Sustainability is becoming a non-negotiable aspect of true luxury in the hospitality industry. In this Big Bear article (https://lnkd.in/eFeSdTn9), we cover how luxury hotels can approach the question of sustainability and its integration, which is becoming a significant factor for discerning travellers when choosing their stays. Some questions we would like to ask you: 🤔How well do you apply sustainability practices in your hotel? 🤔Have you thought about digital sustainability practices yet? 🤔Are you clear and transparent with your audience about your sustainability efforts? #sustainability #hotelsustainability #digitalsustainability Big Bear Creative

On the path to Net Positive Hospitality, it's crucial that we bridge the gap between #hotels and #sustainable #suppliers, as well as showcasing #bestpractice, to inspire action across the #hospitalityindustry. That's why we're excited to launch our new Resource Directory and Hospitality Member Directory! Read the full #announcement: https://lnkd.in/gXFMPV6h Our Resource Directory has been set up to profile businesses whose #products and #services can support #hospitalitycompanies in sourcing solutions to #ESG challenges and opportunities. The Directory aims to provide #regenerative and #responsible solutions and facilitate a #collaborative approach to achieving #NetPositiveHospitality, enabling #hotels to find new ways to advance their #sustainability and discover opportunities for #innovation and #collaboration. As we amplify a specialist companies, with expertise spanning across #procurement, #manufacturing, #technology, #realestate, #architecture, #construction, #consulting, #research and #certification (and more), we look forward to seeing this directory continue to grow and play a vital role in our industry's acceleration towards a #sustainable and #responsible future, in which #hotels give back more than they take. Discover solutions to #ESG challenges from companies including Beyond Bamboo, BVA BDRC, KALDEWEI, MindClick, Weeva, TÜV Rheinland Group, Rabmer Group - we build for a better future, Colliers, Pandox, and more! Discover ESG solutions and opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gpCZfd7R To find out more about joining the #ResourceDirectory, email info@sustainablehospitalityalliance.org. What's more, we are delighted to have set up a #Hospitality Member #Directory, to provide insight into the amazing work our members are doing across #environmentalsustainability and #socialresponsibility, including Radisson Hotel Group, Accor, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Soneva, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, BWH Hotels, Whitbread, Dorint GmbH / Dorint Hotels & Resorts, Kerten Hospitality, Caesars Entertainment, Inc., Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, Arabella Hospitality SE, Oetker Collection, Rove Hotels, Silk Hospitality, and Inspirato. Through this, we aim to showcase #bestpractices and ignite impactful new ideas, #knowledgesharing and #collaborative endeavours. Explore our inspiring hospitality members: https://lnkd.in/g78AYxUJ #NetPositiveHospitality #SustainableSuppliers #SustainableProcurement #SustainableConstruction #SustainableTechnology #HospitalityESG #SustainableManufacturing #SustainableHotels #ResponsibleHospitality #ResponsibleBusiness #SupplierDirectory #BusinessDirectory

🌸 Minor Hotels highest-ranked hotel operator in S&P global's sustainability yearbook 2024  Minor International, the parent company of Minor Hotels, has been recognised by S&P Global as the top-performing hotel operator, and second-best overall hotel company, in its Sustainability Yearbook 2024. Minor is the only hotel operator to achieve a Top 10% score in the Hotels, Resorts and Cruise Lines industry, in which 61 companies were assessed globally, demonstrating the group's long-term commitment to making travel more environmentally and socially responsible.    Only one other company – a hospitality asset owner and developer – scoring higher in the global industry rankings.    The Sustainability Yearbook 2024 honours 759 top-scoring companies selected from over 9,400 considered based on their S&P Global 2023 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) Score, an evaluation of an organisation’s performance and measurement of material ESG risks, opportunities and impacts.    In a breakdown of its CSA Score, Minor achieved industry-best results for (...)   Read more about this news on Journal des Palaces https://lnkd.in/eYmCPgjd #journaldespalaces #TheHeartofLuxuryHospitality #substainability 📸 Dollars for Deeds, Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation, Thailand Photo credit: Minor Hotels

🏨 Are you an owner of or a stakeholder in a hotel company looking forward to embarking on a sustainability journey for your hotel, but do not know where to start? 🌐The World Travel & Tourism Council got you covered with its newly introduced open-source and free Sustainable Hotel Basics guidelines that are developed in partnerships with leading players in the hotel industry. ⚡️🌱👨👩👧👦This initiative serves as a starting point for sustainable practices for hotels of all sizes and covers 12 actions across the domains of resources efficiency, environmental protection and positive community contributions. ⬇️ Find out more information about this initiative below and join the movement of making the hospitality industry more sustainable! #sustainablehotels #sustainablehospitality #hotels

🌐✨Hotel Industry 2024 Outlooks Market dynamic is shifting investors towards the hospitality industry compared to other real estate sectors thanks to strong demand. 🔍 Key Insights: 1️⃣ Despite interest rates increase in 2023 attractivity for hotels deals remained strong thanks to +25% RevPar 2️⃣ Declining interest rate should further help hotel transactions in 2024 3️⃣ Strong development in the Premium, Midscale, and Extended Stay segment 4️⃣ Growing trend towards conversion-friendly brand concept 5️⃣ ESG regulations provide opportunities to enhance sustainability and gain a competitive edge #HotelIndustry #HospitalityTrends #InvestmentOutlook2024 Hospitality Net

🌸 Radisson Hotel Group releases its 2023 responsible business report, marking 35 years since its pioneering first environmental policy. 2023 was an exceptional year for Radisson Hotel Group's award-winning Responsible Business program.    The Group made significant progress on its Net Zero by 2050 transition, achieved important milestones in employee engagement and diversity, and continued to look beyond its borders to convene the hospitality industry in meeting the growing demand of consumers for green travel.      The release of Radisson Hotel Group’s 2023 Responsible Business report marks the 35th anniversary since the Group issued its first pioneering environmental policy – the first ever in the industry.      The 2023 report outlines key initiatives and milestones the Group achieved throughout the last year in the areas of Think People, Planet, and Community, and the progress in its transformation to become Net Zero by 2050.      As a global Responsible Business Leader, the Group continues to transform its hotels and processes to be more sustainable and meet the growing demand of consumers for green travel, including the roll out of the Hotel Sustainability (...)    Read more about this news on Journal des Palaces https://lnkd.in/ejp2TzVc #journaldespalaces #TheHeartofLuxuryHospitality #substainability Photo credit: Radisson Hotel Group

🌿 Eco-Friendly Branding in Hotels: A Game-Changer in the Hospitality Industry! 🌿 In today's world, sustainability isn't just a trend - it's a necessity. Hotels around the globe are recognizing the immense value of eco-friendly branding, not just for the environment but for their business growth too. 🔗 Read our latest article to discover: The rising importance of sustainability in the hotel industry 🌱 How eco-friendly branding can offer a competitive advantage 🏆 Real-life examples of hotels leveraging sustainability for success 🏨 Join the green movement and let's make sustainability the new standard in hospitality! 💚 https://lnkd.in/gYQt89sE #EcoFriendlyHotels #SustainableBranding #HospitalityTrends