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World Panel Sustainability in Hospitality

Climate Emergency And The Hospitality Industry: Are We On Track?

By Willy Legrand

Expert Views (14)

September 23, 2019

Aurora Dawn Benton, Founder & CEO, Astrapto, Astrapto LLC

Here are a couple of thoughts from my perspective: Too much opacity in the brand-ownership model. Brands make the commitments with little or no teeth at the operational/ownership level. Owners can benefit from the halo effect of corporate announcements without (full, immediate, consistent) implementation.

Kathy McGuire, Principal Sustainable Development, 3 Pillar Solutions, LLC

As a sustainability consultant to the hotel industry, there is very slow movement toward sustainable hospitality. The major hotel brands that have set goals do so for the properties they own and manage, which is perhaps 10% of the hotel inventory world-wide.

Eric Ricaurte, Founder, Greenview

The referenced ITP scenarios are based on the clear forecast that the hotel supply will grow immensely in the coming 2 decades. Sustainability needs to be addressed from the beginning of the hotel project, even before operator selection when initial feasibility is done and/or capital investment is decided.

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September 23, 2019

Racing To Protect Our Planet With Shangri-La’s China-Wide “Race For Hope” Campaign

Shangri-La Group officially kicked off a China-wide CSR initiative "Race for Hope" (RFH) as part of the Group's environmental efforts to protect the planet. The RFH campaign will bring together all 50 Shangri-La, Kerry, Hotel Jen and Traders properties in Mainland China to join the social movement. It will also leverage China's leading digital platform - Ali Pay's Ant Forest programme - to engage its employees, guests and consumers to participate on this sustainability journey. The Shangri-La Group is the first international hotel company to work with Ali Pay on this innovative platform. The "Race for Hope" campaign aims to achieve 5,000 trees in two years when Shangri-La celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2021."Race for Hope" instils a sense of urgency to save our planet and it is also a competition for people to challenge themselves to change their behaviour and to convert a low carbon lifestyle into real tree planting. Shangri-La's guests and Ant Forest's users can easily support the RFH initiative by taking part in a variety of eco-friendly activities, for example, walking, jogging and using public transport to earn carbon points and water Shangri-La's online forest. All online participation will then turn into tangible results of real tree planting through Ant Forest and their NGO partners.In addition to the Ant Forest online programme, Shangri-La Group will organize the National Grand Beginning Race event in Shanghai and the hotels in different cities will roll out offline activities in late October. Participants can join a family-friendly 5km race or sign up for a fun-run competition to raise awareness for environmental protection and as a call for action in the local community.Everyone can do their part, everywhere, every day, to help protect the planet. Using Ali Pay's digital App, it only requires a few taps on the smart phone: open Alipay, scan "Shangri-La Ant Forest" QR code or search for "Shangri-La" on Ant Forest to access the Campaign and to begin the online tree planting.For local race registration, check with respective hotels' WeChat channels for more information. Together, we can be a positive force and work together for a greener future.

July 9, 2019

Hilton Extends Centenary Celebrations to Community in Jakarta with “Acts of Hospitality”

Hilton, one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the world, recently celebrated its momentous 100th anniversary on May 31, 2019. Staying true to the spirit of hospitality, the company continues to spread the light and warmth of hospitality beyond its hotels by delivering "Acts of Hospitality" in the communities it operates in across the year.

Jakarta, Indonesia

April 24, 2019

‘Security & AI Forum’ To Highlight New Market Opportunities As Part Of Extensive Secutech 2019 Fringe Programme

Security industry stakeholders from around the world are readying themselves for a productive three days of business in Taipei, as the countdown to the 22nd edition of Secutech enters its final few weeks. On top of the business and networking opportunities that Secutech creates, the fair also plays a crucial role for information exchange within the security industry. This year, the fair's fringe programme will cover all of the most important topics for the Asian market, including the applications of AI in safe cities, new intelligent transportation technologies and smart building IoT solutions.

April 24, 2019

SALA Hospitality Group Preserves Koh Samui's Idyllic Island Environment with Eco-Friendly Initiatives, Eliminating Over 180,000 Pieces of Plastic Per Year

SALA Hospitality Group is helping to secure a sustainable future for the idyllic island of Koh Samui, with a series of environmentally and socially responsible initiatives at its stunning seafront property, SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort. This pioneering resort was recently certified as a "Green Hotel" by Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment. This followed the introduction of wide-ranging initiatives that have helped to reduce waste, energy and water - critical factors in a delicate island ecosystem like Koh Samui.

Sala Hospitality Group

Koh Samui, Thailand

April 24, 2019

Grass Roots Social Responsibility: Four Seasons Resorts Maldives Apprenticeship Program Creates Future Hospitality Stars

For nearly two decades, Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has been running one of the Indian Ocean's most successful apprenticeship programs - teaching and training the future stars of the hospitality world.

March 26, 2019

A Solar Story: Four Seasons Resort Maldives Introduces One Of The Country’s Most Ambitious Solar Projects, Saving 300,000 Litres Of Diesel And 800 Tons Of Co2 Annually

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru connected its first RoofSolar inverter, and in doing so turned on one of the Maldives' largest resort-based solar installations.

Landaa Giraavaru, Maldives

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March 22, 2019

Single-use Plastic Ban, Food Waste And Local Produce Top Priorities In Centara’s 2019 Sustainability Plan

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, is focusing on three key sustainability initiatives as part of the company's recently announced 2019 Sustainability Plan: eliminating single-use plastic products; reducing its food waste footprint; and expanding its support of local farming and produce-growing communities.

March 11, 2019

Akaryn Hotel Group Aims To Become Single-Use Plastic Free By June 2019

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand's award-winning luxury boutique hotels and resort chain, is on a mission to become a single-use plastic free hotel company by June 2019.

AKARYN Hotel Group

March 7, 2019

Millennium Hilton Bangkok Collaborates with BYD Thailand to Launch Thailand’s First Electric Limousine Service

Millennium Hilton Bangkok has announced its partnership with Rizen Energy, the authorised importer and distributor of BYD electric vehicles, to launch Thailand's first electric limousine service. With the intention to help solve Bangkok's critical pollution problem, the collaborative project aims to reduce 15,000 kilogrammes of carbon in 2019 by encouraging hotel guests to use BYD electric limousines.

Bangkok, Thailand

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November 20, 2018

ITC Hotels review: sustainable luxury in India

The country's stunning scenery is matched by resorts that are both beautiful and eco-friendly

November 5, 2018

Shangri-La “Ride For Hope 3” Raises CNY5,689,029.49 For Ai You Foundation

After 15 exciting and exhilarating days riding through 68 cities across mainland China and Hong Kong, Ride for Hope 3 has finally reached its final destination. A closing ceremony was held at Pudong Shangri-La Hotel, East Shanghai to celebrate the riders' safe and successful journeys and to present the cheque to the beneficiary - China's Ai You Foundation. Through the generous support of all partners and participants, sponsors and media, 5,689,029.49 CNY was raised. This money will go to help at least 150 orphaned and financially disadvantaged children with developmental dislocation diseases.

August 6, 2018

SiteMinder gives back to Bangkok community as title sponsor of the Bangkok Hospitality Challenge

Fore Management Group and Asean Events today announce the global hotel industry's leading cloud platform, SiteMinder, as the title sponsor of the 2018 Bangkok Hospitality Challenge.

Sydney, Australia

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July 11, 2018

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Greenery flows over planted terraces in plans for a hotel on the vietnamese coastline designed by vo trong nghia architects. shortlisted in the category of leisure-led development at the world architecture festival 2018, the architects' aim for the chicland hotel is to bring in a tropical essence to compliment the structure's towering form.

April 19, 2018

Foundation stones are laid – Deutsche Hospitality supports the construction of schools in Sri Lanka and Uganda

Deutsche Hospitality has joined forces with the Reiner Meutsch Fly & Help Foundation to assist with the building of schools in developing countries. The aim of the project is to provide young people with access to education. The group recently contributed €60,000 from the monies raised within the scope of its "Deutsche Hospitality 1x1" donation programme, and these funds are currently being used to help construct two schools in Sri Lanka and Uganda. Both schools have now celebrated the formal laying of their foundation stone.

H World International

February 19, 2018

Akaryn Unveils Plan to Become Single-Use Plastic Free Hotel Company by 2020

The Akaryn Hotel Group has unveiled plans to become a single-use plastic free hotel company by 2020. The group's newest opening, akyra TAS Sukhumvit Bangkok, scheduled to open in May 2018, is set to lead the charge in this initiative by not having any single-use plastic in its rooms or food and beverage outlets. "Our eco-friendly approach in Bangkok began by sourcing glass bottles and containers, with a commitment to no single-use plastic used in the restaurants or bars. The hotel will extend the initiative for guests on the go with stylish akyra stainless steel water bottles presented on arrival that can be refilled anytime during their stay," said Anchalika Kijkanakorn, Founder and Managing Director of Akaryn Hotel Group.

AKARYN Hotel Group

Bangkok, Thailand

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February 19, 2018

In Thailand's Phang Nga Bay, a luxury resort with a conscience | cnn.com

Thailand's Phang Nga Bay is home to unrivaled natural beauty.A string of limestone cliffs and small islands juts through the azure waters of the Andaman Sea like sleeping giants, creating a stunning visual dance between land and sea.Perhaps the most luxurious way to experience the area is with a stay at the Six Senses Yao Noi, located on a large island between Krabi and Phuket.

Phang Nga Bay, Thailand

December 27, 2017

PolyU Study Finds Focus on Accessibility Key to Exhibition Market Development

When choosing whether to attend an exhibition, exhibitors will go almost anywhere there is potential for successful business but visitors prefer destinations with good accessibility and an attractive leisure environment, according to Dr Karin Weber of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and her co-researcher Dr Xin Jin. Their recently published research study explores the attractiveness of exhibition destinations from visitor and organiser perspectives, providing practical guidelines that destinations and organisers can use to evaluate and develop destination resources.

Hong Kong PolyU

Hong Kong (SAR)

November 27, 2017

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels To Launch Children’s Concierge Service, Ask Alfred 2017 This Christmas

In the spirit of giving this Christmas, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C) will launch its children's concierge service, Ask Alfred and is pleased to name The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) as the Adopted Beneficiary of the Group's series of fund-raising activities.

August 1, 2017

UNWTO Manila Conference sets roadmap to Measure Sustainable Tourism

Nearly 1.000 experts from over 80 countries convened for three days (21-23 June) in Manila, The Philippines at the 6th International Conference on Tourism Statistics to lay the groundwork for an expanded statistical framework to measure sustainable tourism in its economic, social and environmental dimensions. The outcome 'Call for Action on Measuring Sustainable Tourism' represents a global commitment to sustainable tourism and the need to measure it through a consistent statistical approach recognizing that effective sustainable tourism policies require an integrated, coherent and robust information base.

Manila, Philippines