Insights from the Sustainable Destinations Forum Dubai 2025
Insights from the Sustainable Destinations Forum Dubai 2025 on how the UAE and global leaders are shaping responsible, data-driven, and regenerative tourism.
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Threads of Change: Weaving Culture, Empowerment, and Sustainability into Every Knot
Threads of Change: How Jaipur Rugs Weaves Culture, Empowerment, and Sustainability into Every Knot A Morning in Manpura In the quiet village of Manpura, just outside Jaipur, the day begins not with the creak of wooden frames but with the soft singing of women at big steel looms set up just outside their homes. …
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Responsible Hospitality is PFAS-free — and it starts with procurement.
When we talk about guest wellness in hospitality, we often focus on spa treatments, organic menus, and air-purifying plants in the lobby. But true health and wellbeing go deeper than what’s visible. Increasingly, it’s about what isn’t in the products and spaces we provide. One emerging focus is PFAS — “forever chemicals” that have quietly …
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World Overshoot Day 2025: A Stark Reminder to #MoveTheDate
On 24th July humanity will have used up all the ecological resources Earth can regenerate in a year — again. This date, known as Earth Overshoot Day, marks the point when we start living beyond our planet’s means. In 2023, the day fell on August 2nd, and in 2024 it was on August 1st. In …
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Cutting the Waste at Swissôtel Al Murooj Dubai
Saving single use plastic with Swissôtel Al Murooj, Dubai.
The Growing Role of Fermentation in Russian-Style Cordials: A Sustainable Cocktail Trend
Fermentation is gaining momentum within the food and beverage industry, with Russian-style cordials emerging as a popular choice among conscientious consumers and innovative mixologists. These beverages often incorporate ingredients such as peels, herbs, and overripe fruits—carefully utilized to minimize waste and promote resourcefulness.
Law 11: Navigating the UAE’s New Climate Change Law and Its Impact on Hospitality
The UAE’s groundbreaking Climate Change Law comes into effect on May 30, 2025, setting a new benchmark for sustainability regulation across all sectors. But what does it mean for hospitality — one of the nation’s most vibrant industries? From mandatory emissions reporting to opportunities in innovation and green investment, this blog unpacks what hoteliers need to know and how to turn compliance into competitive advantage.
Introducing our Industry-Academia Collaboration
We’re passionate about making sustainability practical and accessible – and we know that experience is key. That’s why we’re teaming up with Dubai College of Tourism and University of Wollongong, Dubai to bring their students onboard to give students the chance to work on real projects that connect sustainability and hospitality. Students will explore real-world challenges …
How a Dubai Hotel Grew Watermelons by Saving 60,000 Litres of Water
Grand Heights Hotel Apartments in Dubai recycled and saved up to 60,000 litres of condensate drain water and repurposed it to irrigate 115 plants.
Sustainable Tourism, Technology, and New Travel Experiences: A Roundup of ITB Berlin 2025
ITB Berlin 2025, held from March 4 to 6 at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, marked a significant milestone in the global travel industry. Under the slogan “The World of Travel Lives Here,” the exhibition hosted over 5,800 exhibitors from 190 countries and welcomed 100,000 attendees. The atmosphere was filled with optimism, with discussions centered on …
