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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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Ne’ma’s Sustainable Impact: Addressing Food Waste in the UAE Hospitality Secto …

Introduction: ne’ma, a leading player in sustainability, is making significant strides in reducing food loss and waste in the hospitality sector in the UAE. Aligned with the ambitious SDG Goal 12.3, nema’s National Action at Scale initiative is tackling the substantial issue of food waste, which accounts for nearly 40% of wasted food in the …

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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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COP28 - Green Financing for a Sustainable Built Environment

COP28 – Green Financing for a Sustainable Built Environment

At COP28 on 6th December 2023, leaders from the finance sector HSBC, Emirates NBD and Emirates Green Building Council converged to discuss the challenges and opportunities of green financing for the built environment.  The UAE Government’s proactive measures, including the establishment of Green Financing Funds, and embedding sustainability into their National Agenda, indicate a strong …

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COP28 Dubai UAE, With Focus on Tourism Related Side Events

COP28 Dubai UAE Get ready for COP28 in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, at Expo City Dubai. This crucial international event under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change addresses climate challenges. This central hub for action, open to diverse sectors and the public for two weeks, aims to turn collective …

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Navigating the Green Horizon: A Glimpse into GHA’s Sustainable Journey  

Navigating the Green Horizon: A Glimpse into GHA’s Sustainable Journey   In the dynamic landscape of hospitality, sustainability has become a paramount consideration for both travellers and hoteliers. The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), launched its “Green Collection” in 2022, bringing under one umbrella nearly 200 hotels, resorts and palaces – operated by GHA hotel brands that …

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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 …

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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,” …

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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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