Emirates Environmental Group Launches Emirates Hospitality Sustainability Alliance
EEG launches EHSA, a UAE hospitality sustainability alliance with tiered certification and a 15-category framework for measurable, sector-wide progress.
The Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp Awards 70 Hotels
The Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp is a pioneering sustainability initiative aimed at recognizing hotels that demonstrate the highest level of compliance with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET’s) 19 Sustainability Requirements. This initiative, launched in alignment with The UAE Year of Sustainability, was implemented ahead of COP28 by the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Department (DST). Out of 272 …
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“Tourism United for Climate Action” – UNWTO side event at COP28
“Tourism United for Climate Action” UNWTO side event For COP28 UAE, there was no thematic day for tourism. However, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) acknowledged the commendable efforts of the tourism sector by officially including the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism within the Global Climate Action Platform. During a …
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COP28 – Sustainable Built Environment with Focus on UAE Blueprint
UAE Paves the Way for a Sustainable Built Environment with Ground-Breaking Blueprint Buildings Breakthrough was officially launched at COP28 on Dec 6th by Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UNEP, with a powerful keynote speech that concluded with “Build for ease, build for smartness, Build for NET ZERO” – Watch the full video here. On the same …
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Recommended by our Editor – Anna Dacam moving speech on ‘Time’
Anna Dacam: Why we need a long-term approach to Sustainability. Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Environment Programme Manager, Anna Dacam explored the concept of ‘time’ examining the importance of prioritising long-term impact over short-term gain. To watch her speak, Click here Her message is a great reminder of the need to move beyond a short-term system of …
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Supplier Connect – Liquid of Life
Deciding to eliminate plastic water bottles from your organization is yet another positive step in the journey towards sustainable hospitality operations. This single change has an impact and the potential to remove over 20,000 water bottles from a 200-room operation monthly. The Global Issue Plastic Pollution and the volume of waste generated by the hospitality …
Leyja: NEOM’s New Eco-Tourism Jewel in Saudi Arabia’s Sustainable Vision
NEOM, the sustainable regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia, has unveiled Leyja as its newest eco-tourism destination. Nestled within NEOM, Leyja is a historically rich area between the Gulf of Aqaba and towering mountains, emphasizing nature preservation and sustainable construction. The destination comprises three architecturally unique hotels with 120 boutique rooms and suites, each designed …
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Celebrating Innovation and Sustainability: Highlights from The Sustainable Hospitality Cha …
The 2023 finals of The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge, hosted by The Bench and generously sponsored by NEOM Hotel Development, culminated in an exciting awards ceremony at the prestigious Future Hospitality Summit in Abu Dhabi. The spotlight of the event shone on the triumphant team from Politecnico di Milano, as they unveiled their visionary project, “HÒSTRAKA,” …
Global Industry Leaders Unite for Net Positive Hospitality
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s global summit concluded with a strong commitment to advance the Pathway to Net Positive Hospitality as part of its 5-year strategy. The summit marks a pivotal moment in the journey towards Net Positive Hospitality. This strategic gathering united influential hotel brands, suppliers, and partner organizations, igniting a collective commitment to drive …
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Reflecting on Summer of Farming and Its Lessons for Sustainable Hospitality
Our Founder, Radhika Arapally returned to Dubai after a transformative journey in India, where she immersed herself in crop cultivation, unearthing valuable insights that resonate with the principles of sustainable and regenerative tourism. 1) ????? ???????: One pivotal revelation was the centrality of water in agriculture. Witnessing crop wastage due to inadequate water during crucial growth stages …
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