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SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY ALLIANCE 5-YEAR PLAN UNVEILED.  The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s 5-year strategy was presented to members in Berlin June 2023.  The ambitious plan aims to Accelerate Net Positive Hospitality through strategic industry leadership, collaborative action, harmonizing metrics and regenerative solutions.   The alliance believes “More than traditional sustainability practices are now required. We must adopt a …

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The Green Lodging Report and why we like it?  What is the Green Lodging Report? The Green Lodging Report is a comprehensive assessment and benchmarking study that evaluates sustainability practices in the hotel industry. It involves hotels of various sizes and types across multiple countries participating to assess their sustainability performance and compare it with …

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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.