The rising demand for business travel is not necessarily easy for the industry to handle. Here are just some of the issues travel and hospitality providers are grappling with at the moment.
Maintainability vs sustainability: Finding the common ground in property management
Juggling maintenance and sustainability in a property is a balancing act between deciding what level of maintenance we want to achieve and can afford and ensuring that the property runs as efficiently as possible without compromising on service or standards.
Embedding sustainability into a hotel starts with leadership
Of all the places to learn about how to successfully embed sustainability into large-scale hotel operations, few would think to start with Las Vegas. And yet, largely stemming from its desert location, water recycling and renewable energy programs have been up and running for quite some time at these casino resorts.
Accor announces landmark sustainability partnership with Qualmark New Zealand
Accor, has entered into a strategic partnership with Qualmark to work towards certifying Accor hotels, resorts and apartments across New Zealand as Gold Standard Sustainable Tourism Businesses.
Sustainability in practice, Aleenta Resorts, Thailand
Since becoming the first hotel brand in South East Asia to go single-use plastic free in 2018, Aleenta Resorts in Thailand continues to be guided by its commitment to being a leader in sustainable, ethical and community-focused hospitality.
Amilla Maldives’ commitment to inclusivity and sustainability recognised by two leading institutions
Private island resort Amilla Maldives has been recognised for its continued commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity, with accolades from two leading institutions, EarthCheck and Blue Badge Access Awards. Amilla achieved its third consecutive EarthCheck Silver certification following an extensive audit of its sustainability practices; while the resort’s innovative and stylish approach to accessible design saw it named ‘Best International Venue’ in the Blue Badge Access Awards 2023.
Growing wine tourism for inclusion and sustainability
The UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism has been held for the first time in La Rioja, one of the world’s leading wine tourism destinations, with the focus placed firmly on inclusion and sustainability for local communities and territories.
Scandic meets Nordic Swan Ecolabel’s new stricter environmental requirements
Scandic reached a sustainability milestone by recertifying all of its previously ecolabeled hotels according to the Nordic Swan Ecolabel’s new, tougher environmental requirements.
8 hospitality industry trends in 2024 and tips to stay ahead
The hospitality industry has always been at the forefront of adapting to changing trends and customer preferences. As we approach 2024, it’s evident that the industry is on the cusp of significant transformation. Here’s how to stay ahead.
BWH Hotels commits to sustainable hospitality with New Earth, People and Community initiative
Leading global hotel brand, BWH Hotels (BWH) pledges its commitment to environmental and social responsibility through the launch of its new Earth, People and Community (EPC) initiative. Recognising the importance for the hospitality industry to take the lead on establishing sustainable programs that meet evolving guest expectations, the EPC program offers hotels practical, cost saving solutions to drive sustainable development.
