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Beware the Virtual Audit

Several large hotel brand companies in the United States, as well as hotel ownership groups, have now formally committed to require third-party sustainability certifications for their properties. These must be from an approved and generally known an...

Greg M. Poirier
Greg M. Poirier
MBA, Global Director, Hospitality Certification Programs, Audubon International
Audubon International
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Greg M. Poirier
by Greg M. Poirier
28 January 2025Audubon InternationalCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Audubon International
Hospitality workers are vulnerable…here’s how we can protect them
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Hospitality workers are vulnerable…here’s how we can protect them

The hospitality industry has a concerningly high turnover rate, and things don’t seem to be improving. An astounding 42% of new employees in hospitality leave their jobs within just 90 days. More than 80% of hospitality operators are facing recruitm...

Ryan Haynes
Ryan Haynes
Director/Lead Consultant at Haynes MarComs Ltd
Haynes MarComs Ltd
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Ryan Haynes
by Ryan Haynes
17 December 2024Haynes MarComs LtdCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Hospitality workers are vulnerable…here’s how we can protect them
Can You Deliver What You Promised? Expectations vs. Reality
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Can You Deliver What You Promised? Expectations vs. Reality

We all have that one friend who excels at sales—the kind of person who’s smooth with words and can make you believe anything, regardless of the topic. They set high expectations, but eventually, you’re left to face reality (see Figure 1).

Melinda Ratkai
Melinda Ratkai
Dr. Professor of Hospitality Business
Hotelschool The Hague
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Melinda Ratkai
by Melinda Ratkai
2 December 2024Hotelschool The HagueCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Can You Deliver What You Promised? Expectations vs. Reality
Sustainable Procurement Enables ESG as a Hotel Selling Feature
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Sustainable Procurement Enables ESG as a Hotel Selling Feature

Having a strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy has become essential for hospitality. While the policies that a hotel enacts must pervade all operations and the corporate company, one particular area that presents challenges is t...

Adam Mogelonsky
Adam Mogelonsky
Partner at Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd.
Hospitality Net
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Adam Mogelonsky
by Adam Mogelonsky
25 November 2024Hospitality NetCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Sustainable Procurement Enables ESG as a Hotel Selling Feature
Opinion

How Hotels Can Minimize Their Environmental Impact: Best Practices and Innovations

The hospitality industry is stepping up by finding clever ways to shrink its environmental footprint. As hotel owners and guests recognize the importance of sustainability in the industry, they are taking advantage of innovative technology, products...

Felicity Kelly
Felicity Kelly
Head of Sustainability at Bunzl Australia & New Zealand
Bunzl Australia & New Zealand
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Felicity Kelly
by Felicity Kelly
11 October 2024Bunzl Australia & New ZealandCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Bunzl Australia & New Zealand
Myth busting 2: Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) vs Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
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Myth busting 2: Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) vs Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)

There’s a common misconception that the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) are interchangeable or always need to be discussed together. While both regulations aim to enhance t...

Melinda Rakai
Melinda Rakai
Dr. Professor of Hospitality Business
Hotelschool The Hague
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Melinda Rakai
by Melinda Rakai
7 October 2024Hotelschool The HagueCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Myth busting 2: Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD) vs Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
Opinion

Creating Innovative business models with social impact for the hospitality industry: Three Key Aspects to learn from the gastronomic industry

As the hospitality sector particularly in Europe seeks to enhance its social impact and reach the SDGs, there are valuable lessons to be learned from the gastronomic industry worldwide. Particularly, hotels can develop innovative business models tha...

Margarita Cruz
Margarita Cruz
Associate Professor of Corporate Strategy and Entrepreneurship EHL Hospitality Business
EHL
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Margarita Cruz
by Margarita Cruz
2 October 2024EHLCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
EHL Hospitality Business School
Maximise Your Budget: How Hospitality Procurement and P2P Software Drive Financial Efficiency
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Maximise Your Budget: How Hospitality Procurement and P2P Software Drive Financial Efficiency

Creating a robust budget is essential for any company’s planning and operations. Yet, many hospitality organisations need to leverage all their resources and expertise. Often, they exclude procurement, a crucial player in managing expenditures, from...

Johannes Vocke
Johannes Vocke
Chief Financial Officer at FutureLog
FutureLog AG
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Johannes Vocke
by Johannes Vocke
12 September 2024FutureLog AGCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Maximise Your Budget: How Hospitality Procurement and P2P Software Drive Financial Efficiency
Opinion

Charting a New Course in Hospitality: The ESG Impact

The theme for the Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World 2024, taking place from 30 September - 02 October at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai is ‘Invest in Our Future’. The conference programme will comprise numerous content tracks under the main theme inc...

Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi
Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi
Chief Executive Officer – Taiba Investment
The Bench
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Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi
by Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi
19 August 2024The BenchCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
The Bench
Since When Have EV Chargers Become a Necessity for Hotels?
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Since When Have EV Chargers Become a Necessity for Hotels?

I rented a pure electronic vehicle (PEV) or battery electric vehicle (BEV) for a road trip to Palm Springs in January. That was the first time I took a trip with an EV, and I discovered that a PEV was only good for short or daily commutes. I will ne...

Linchi Kwok
Linchi Kwok
Professor at The Collins College of Hospitality Management, Cal Poly Pomona
CAL Poly Pomona
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Linchi Kwok
by Linchi Kwok
2 July 2024CAL Poly PomonaCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Since When Have EV Chargers Become a Necessity for Hotels?