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After Greenwashing and Greenhushing, now comes Green botching.    What is Green botching?  It is well-intentioned environmental measures that are so badly implemented that they backfire.   Why does this occur?  Green botching happens when brands mishandle their sustainability messaging. Unlike greenwashing, which involves deceptive claims of being environmentally friendly, green botching often stems from poor communication, lack of transparency, or …

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The hotel industry must reduce its carbon emissions by 66% by 2030 and 90% by 2050.

Start future proofing your business, get certified with global recognised certifications (ISO, LEED, BREEAM), to you remain competitive. Implement Sustainable operations to remain attractive to investors.

Ramadan a time of reflection and compassion, perhaps also a time for positive action. With increased gift giving, celebrations, elaborate buffets, and a variety of Iftars from the necessary to the special, how can hotels, food & beverage and retail spaces, including malls, possibly try to be more sustainable?

ITB Berlin 2023 showed that the tourism industry is ready for change. With sustainability, regenerative and responsible travel, climate change and resilience at the heart of discussions “Business as usual” is no longer an option and growth for the industry.

Why should we “Give an hour for Earth” and stand with millions across the globe supporting climate change by switching off the lights for an hour from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. How can Hospitality make an impact in one hour? Should we be going beyond the hour? Get involved and Share with us what you are doing this Earth Hour.

As we focus on Women’s day, let’s spotlight “Women in Leadership positions and its impact on adopting Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).”

Biodiversity; is the variety of life on Earth!
Biodiversity is important because it supports ecosystems’ many services, such as clean air and water, nutrient cycling, pollination, and climate regulation.

The hospitality and tourism sector accounts for 8% of the world’s carbon emissions, including the hotel sector contributing to 1% (source UNWTO). With over 700,000 hotels and resorts worldwide, worth over $570 billion, the industry is thriving and continues to expand its footprint

We stand at a threshold, where being inclusively sustainable is the only way forward to long term development and growth. But what is sustainability without action?