The tourism sectorÕs role and responsibility in contributing to sustainable development on a global scale was the central message delivered at the opening of the 2018 edition of the ITB Berlin travel trade show by Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). @UNWTO
Deutsche Hospitality sends out a climate protection signal
Earth Hour 2018 Ð candlelit hotels, regional culinary offerings and a dance floor that generates its own energy. @DEhospitality
Focus on ecological and social responsibility at ITB Berlin
Overtourism, integrating refugees and the financial viability of social tourism projects Ð the opening event will leave a zero carbon footprint for the first time. @ITB_Berlin
Marriott International unveils global sustainability and social impact commitments
Ambitious agenda addresses shifting consumer, environmental and social needs. The initiative features mandatory training of 100% of managed and franchised associates to know signs of human trafficking.
Istanbul New Airport seeks Envision Sustainability Verification
The development of Istanbul’s New Airport now seeks Envision¨ sustainability verification requiring the measurement of five sustainable infrastructure categories
Fitur 2018: Sustainability & new technologies
Fitur 2018 will be showcasing the latest proposals in international tourism, with special emphasis on sustainability and new technologies.Ê@fitur_madrid
Movenpick, Bur Dubai commits to sustainability
Green Globe recently recertified Mvenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur DubaiÊfor the sixth consecutive year with the hotel maintaining its Gold status. @MovenpickHotels
Poortiers launch portal to further sustainable hotelkeeping
A new initiative calling for accountability around sustainability in travel was launched on Earth Day on April 22. NOWÕs mission is to create a global community of consumers who are passionate about travel and want to help tackle the environmental and social challenges facing our planet. NOW Transforming Hospitality is a legacy project created by hotel industry stalwarts Onno and Alexa Poortier.
Marriott International unveils global sustainability and social impact commitments
Ambitious agenda addresses shifting consumer, environmental and social needs. Initiative features mandatory training of 100% of managed and franchised associates to know signs of human trafficking.
2016 in Review: Technology, Security and Sustainability
View the best and most informative eHotelier articles from the year of 2016 on Technology, Security and Sustainability
