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December 13, 2022

Winners Of 2022 UNWTO Students’ League-Switzerland Announced

The competition for undergraduates, organized with the support of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), attracted students from leading educational institutions from across Switzerland. In the end, four teams made it to the final, representing the Swiss Hotel Management School, César Ritz Colleges, Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern, and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences. The winning solutions included data analysis, social media campaigns, and initiatives to support rural development in Switzerland.

Opinion Article

December 2, 2022

Swiss Tourism outlook 2023: Datafication for Resilient Tourism

With 2023 almost upon us, perhaps the tourism industry can finally expect to rebound in the coming months to its happy and healthy state. But the word "perhaps" cannot be overlooked, as nobody can predict the future and we will certainly live future crises. The travel sector cannot experience another collapse and should not rest on the status quo when recovering from downfalls. Therefore, rethinking tourism and building resilience in the coming years is exactly what is needed to prepare and minimize future challenges. In a joint effort to stay ahead with trends, the Swiss tourism and travel sector has chosen to bet on data and technology to undertake its national resilience journey, thanks to a national Innosuisse-funded project: The Flagship Resilient Tourism Project.

By Dr. Meng-Mei Maggie Chen and Alessandro Inversini

November 30, 2022

UK’s biggest hotel brand, Whitbread, builds on its commitment to sustainability by joining the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Whitbread, which owns leading hospitality brand Premier Inn as well as a range of pub and restaurant brands, has become the latest company to join the global responsible hospitality network, the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.

Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

External Article

November 29, 2022

Consumers ‘not willing to pay more’ for sustainable holidays

Travel firms will need to take the lead on sustainability as consumers are not willing to pay extra for more environmentally friendly holidays, according to sustainability experts.

travelweekly.co.uk

November 23, 2022

The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and UK Green Building Council form co-operation

The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), the leading network for responsible hospitality, and the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), which aims to radically improve the sustainability of the built environment, have announced a co-operation agreement.

Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

November 22, 2022

The Merrion Hotel joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s global network for responsible hospitality

The Merrion Hotel has become the latest donor member to join the Alliance, uniting with 20 world-leading hotel companies including Marriott International, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, BWH Hotel Group and Radisson Hotels Group as the sector works towards Net Positive Hospitality. Having doubled its total number of members in the past year, the Alliance now represents over 45,000 hotels worldwide. Along with the Alliance’s network of donor members, The Merrion will now be part of a collective acceleration towards a more sustainable and regenerative industry, that gives back more than it takes.

Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Dublin, Ireland

November 10, 2022

The BTA Urges Braver Sustainable Aviation Fuel Targets

The Business Travel Association (BTA) has released its second report in its Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) transparency series focusing on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and the jet zero pathway.

BTA (Business Travel Association)

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October 11, 2022

Fondation des Femmes and Accor launch a platform dedicated to the “Emergency Shelter” project

The Fondation des femmes, a leading foundation in France for the protection of women’s rights and combatting violence against women, and Accor have announced the launch of a platform dedicated to “Emergency Shelter”. This initiative is aimed at providing accommodation and safety within Accor hotels for women and children who are victims of abuse. Financed by Accor, this platform helps ensure that emergency accommodation is provided quicker and more securely.

September 26, 2022

More sustainability in the hotel: Maritim launches “Pro Tomorrow”

“Pro Tomorrow” marks the start of yet another sustainability initiative in all Maritim Hotels throughout Germany: Guests staying several days at a Maritim Hotel can decide, on a day by day basis, whether they want their room cleaned or not, thereby promoting regional environmental and social projects.

Maritim Hotelgesellschaft

September 26, 2022

Malága Joins UNWTO’s International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories

Málaga is the main coastal city in Andalusia with tourism as one of the most important pillars of its economy. Prior to the pandemic, in 2019, the city welcomed a total of 1.4 million overnight visitors, making it the fourth most visited destination in Spain. To strengthen the city’s ability to guide the sector towards greater sustainability, the creation of a Sustainable Tourism Observatory was agreed and linked to the tourism strategy of Malaga for 2021-24. The observatory will provide regular data and timely analysis across economic, environmental and social areas for evidence-based decision making and to ensure that tourism in Málaga is developing in a sustainable and responsible manner.

August 29, 2022

LGH Hotels Offer Unsold Rooms to Volunteers as Part of the Room to Reward Scheme

LGH Hotels Management Limited have registered to join the Room to Reward scheme, with participating hotels located all over the country.

LGH Hotels Management Ltd

August 11, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with UK Black Pride in support of ethnically diverse LGBTQI+ communities

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces a new sponsorship and partnership with UK Black Pride, Europe’s largest celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern-descent.

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

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August 4, 2022

RIU’s hotels and offices in Spain operate with 100% green energy

The Spanish energy provider Iberdrola and RIU Hotels & Resorts have signed a long-term contract for the former to supply 100% green energy to the hotel chain’s establishments and head offices in Spain, which consume a total of around 70 gigawatt hours per year.

July 28, 2022

Travelodge launches its new sustainability plan - ‘Better Future’

Earlier this week, Travelodge, one of the UK’s largest hotel chains, which operates almost 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, officially launches its new sustainability plan - Better Future.

June 27, 2022

The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge announces finalists at the Hotel Sofitel Legend the Grand in Amsterdam

The finalists of the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge (SHC) have been announced after a jury of C-level industry decision-makers reviewed 17 innovative concepts submitted by the world’s leading hospitality schools. The winner of this year’s challenge will present their innovative sustainability project at the flagship industry forum FHS in Dubai, from September 19-21, 2022.

Hotelschool The Hague

The Netherlands

April 29, 2022

Zeal submits planning for sustainable hotel

Zeal Hotels has submitted plans to East Devon District Council to develop a sustainable hotel at Exeter Science Park under its own brand.

Exeter, United Kingdom

April 29, 2022

Hilton Funds Aurora Foxes’ Food Truck to Help Students with Learning Difficulties Find Work

Aurora Foxes, a specialist hospitality training college for young adults with learning disabilities, has launched the Flying Fox food truck on the Minehead Promenade outside the Foxes Hotel.

April 13, 2022

Irish Chef becomes the first qualified ‘Green Manager’ worldwide

Odran Lucey, the executive chef at the Rose Hotel in Tralee, Ireland, has become the first person in the world to successfully complete a brand-new qualification for Environmental Sustainability Management in Hospitality.

Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH)

April 8, 2022

Short term rentals appeal to UK holidaymakers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint

The carbon footprint of UK holidaymakers has become much more of a concern according to research. The benefits to the environment resulting from the massive reduction in travel experienced over the last two years has led to a greater intent for many Brits to holiday ‘at home’ again this year rather than travel abroad.

UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA)

April 6, 2022

Short term rentals appeal to UK holidaymakers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint

The carbon footprint of UK holidaymakers has become much more of a concern according to research. The benefits to the environment resulting from the massive reduction in travel experienced over the last two years has led to a greater intent for many Brits to holiday ‘at home’ again this year rather than travel abroad.

UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA)