📢 August News is Out! Here’s the Latest from the Kiosk Team

一 Mariam Karim

| September 3, 2025

✉️ A Note from Radhika

Dear Colleagues,

This month marks an exciting new chapter for us at Sustainability Kiosk. With the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance strengthening its presence in the Middle East, I am honored to step into the role of Senior Strategic Representative – UAE. It’s a responsibility I take with deep gratitude, and a chance to bring the vision of Net Positive Hospitality closer to reality in our region.

At the same time, Sustainability Kiosk remains as committed and independent as ever. Our mission continues: to support hoteliers with education, to connect suppliers without commissions, and to champion solutions that balance people, planet, and profit. These two roles complement each other — together, they amplify the impact we can create across the hospitality ecosystem.

Preparations are in full swing for the Responsible Hoteliers Summit 2025. This year’s gathering will not just be a conversation — it will be about collective action. Together with our newly formed Advisory Board, we are shaping a program that connects bold ideas with real impact, ensuring hotels across the Middle East are equipped to thrive sustainably.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether through certifications, innovation, or meaningful dialogue at the Summit, we look forward to walking alongside you in building a resilient, responsible, and regenerative hospitality industry.

Eco Regards,
Radhika Arapally

Founder, Sustainability Kiosk
Senior Strategic Representative – UAE, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

📰 A New Chapter for Sustainability in UAE Hospitality

We are truly delighted to share some wonderful news with our community.

The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance is deepening its presence in the Middle East, with our very own Radhika Arapally appointed as the Alliance’s Senior Strategic Representative for the Middle East.

This is a natural step in her journey, and we’re proud to support Radhika in driving the vision of Net Positive Hospitality forward across the region.

Read more.

🌟 Advisory Board Announced

We’re proud to welcome our Advisory Board, a group of leaders guiding this year’s Summit to deliver stronger collaboration and real impact for the industry and our communities:

💫 Mohamed Abdelwahab – Regional Director of Engineering, Minor Hotels

💫 Frauke Aoun – General Manager at Affini, A Tribute Portfolio Residence by Marriott International

💫 Martin Baeuerle – Manager Regenerative Tourism Operations, Red Sea Global

💫 Carole Gemayel – Corporate Director of Environment, Health and Safety, Rotana Hotel Management

💫 Milos Vasiljevic – Director of Engineering, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

We welcome these inspiring individuals onboard and look forward to bringing their guidance to life.

👉 Meet the Board.

🎟️ Early Bird Extended – 2-Month Countdown!

The Responsible Hoteliers Summit – our annual flagship event is where bold ideas meet real action. Join forward-thinking hospitality leaders for powerful talks, fresh insights, and participatory sessions focused on sustainable hotel operations.

Themes include:

✔ Circularity & Resource Efficiency
✔ Climate Resilience
✔ Staff Engagement & Training

🛎️ Early Bird Rates for hoteliers are still available – book early to secure your seat.

► Book Your Seat!

✅ Your Certification Journey Starts Here

As experienced hoteliers, we’ve realised that a sure way to turn your hotel operations sustainable, is through certification! Certifications not only benchmark performance but also provide structured frameworks for long-term improvement.

We support:
✅ Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp
✅ EarthCheck
✅ Global Sustainable Tourism Council Accreditation
✅ Green Key Certification
✅ The PLEDGE on Food Waste

Ready to apply? Read more about our support here.

💭 Panel Insights: From Kitchen to Corner Office

At the recent Sustainability Innovation Forum 2025, Tiffany McGrath, Director, Sustainable Hospitality at Sustainability Kiosk, shared the stage with hospitality powerhouses in a panel titled “From Kitchen to Corner Office: Driving Sustainability Across the Hospitality Chain.”

Recognising that sustainability is more than just a buzzword, Tiffany shared her insights on embedding sustainable practices into a culture where collaboration is central and outcomes are measurable. These key points emphasised that sustainability not only drives resilience and efficiency but, most importantly, helps organisations avoid greenwashing.

➡️ Read Tiffany’s Insights.