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October 20, 2022

The Role of eProcurement in Sustainable Practices for the Hotel and Casino Industry

Over the last decade, the hospitality industry has embraced the concept of sustainable procurement. Within many hotels and Casinos, the primary purchasing criteria are no longer a product’s price and quality but also supporting various sustainability objectives, such as reducing environmental impacts and enhancing community economic development. With this shift, the procurement function has evolved beyond its strictly transactional focus on purchasing to become a strategic business partner able to drive efficiencies, cost savings, and sustainability for the organization.

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Opinion Article

October 19, 2022

ESG in hotel real estate: Green financing and what it means

The ‘pandemic awakening’ has brought forth numerous discussions, ranging from the incessant remote working debate to tackling an impending economic crisis. However, as the threat of irreversible climate impacts continue to loom over our heads, none have resounded in a manner quite like the growing calls for firmer action towards environmental sustainability. If ESG in hotel real estate is to be implemented in a credible and effective way, it demands a deep understanding of what green financing means and the possibilities it can lead to.

By Kimberly Yoong, Assistant Vice President, Hotel Financing, Aareal Bank AG

Opinion Article

October 7, 2022

Sustainability action plan for hospitality

Despite the current political and economic crisis, sustainability is a topic that remains very high on the agenda of business decision-makers. This is also true for the hospitality industry. Challenging objectives exist in abundance. For instance, the Global Hotel Decarbonization Report published in 2017, claims that the hotel industry must reduce its emissions by 90% by 2050. Reaching these targets will require fast and far-reaching action.

By Steffen Raub, Full Professor Human Resources/Organisational Behaviour, EHL

Opinion Article

October 5, 2022

Trends in hospitality - Focus on the future of the food industry

To keep your finger on the pulse of the most recent trends and innovation in the hospitality industry, we’ve scanned the latest news and publications, and have deduced that this month’s hot topic is FOOD. What's changing in the food industry? What do we have to worry about? What innovations have caught most attention? What does the future of the food industry hold for us? Find out what's on the radar.

By Lionel Saul and Tatyana Tsukanova

Opinion Article

September 28, 2022

2022 Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Key Takeaways

The 2022 Future Hospitality Summit, held September 19-21 in Dubai, brought together nearly 1,100 hotel owners, investors, operators, brand representatives, and consultants. Leading hospitality executives—including our own, Hala Matar Choufany, President of HVS Middle East, Africa & South Asia—served on panel discussions that addressed topics related to hotel development, financing, sustainability, and hotel management, as well as the near and long-term future of the MENA tourism industry. Throughout the conference, there was a sense of great optimism supported by reports of continued hotel performance improvements in markets across the region, as well as a strong investment outlook from developers and government entities.

By Zabada Abouelhana, Project Manager in the HVS St. Louis office, HVS

Opinion Article

September 26, 2022

Five Key Takeaways from the Future of Travel Mobility Conference

U.S. Travel Association recently hosted its Future of Travel Mobility conference which brought together seasoned policymakers and influential industry and business leaders to explore the exciting new innovations that will shape travel’s future—and the policies that will help us get there.

By Tori Emerson Barnes, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs and Policy, U.S. Travel Association

Opinion Article

September 18, 2022

Driving concrete action in responsible travel

With sustainability and ESG high up on the agenda at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Dubai this week, we asked a number of industry partners how they are leading the change when it comes to sustainable tourism and hospitality.

By Inge Huijbrechts, Chief Sustainability and Security Officer, Radisson Hotel Group

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Opinion Article

September 16, 2022

New attitudes to hotel Circular Economy practices

The circular economy (CE) is a systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. Circular economy practices are known to be governed by the "3Rs", namely Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, which are the major strategies used for promoting the circulation of products and materials, thereby lowering waste and pollution, and aiding to regenerate nature. But in terms of attitude and willingness to buy in, studies show that the classic 3Rs are surprisingly not the most effective strategies for optimal results, especially in the context of hotels and guest perception of the measures.

By Florent Girardin and Luciano Lopez

Opinion Article

September 14, 2022

Our Sustainability Imperative: Building a Greener Future

When it comes to the issue of sustainability, the industry is reaching a critical inflection point—one that will have a lasting impact on the decades ahead.

By Erik Hansen, Vice President of Government Relations at, U.S. Travel Association

Opinion Article

September 9, 2022

Leading The Change In Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality

With sustainability and ESG high up on the agenda at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Dubai this September, we asked a number of industry partners how they are leading the change when it comes to sustainable tourism and hospitality.

By Raki Phillips, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, The Bench

Opinion Article

September 7, 2022

Open letter to the Hospitality and Travel industry

Earlier this week, as I was scanning my news feed for updates of relevance, I came across a headline that quickly captured my attention: What Native Hawaiians want you to know before your visit. As someone who spent much of his childhood in Hawai’i, any mention of the island conjures an inevitable wave of nostalgia and appreciation. In this particular context, though, that nostalgia was mixed with resonance, as the author called upon an issue I was aware of, but hadn’t found a way to articulate or champion.

By Ryan Hamilton, Co-Founder, SalesAndCatering.com and Bluebuzzard Technology Group, SalesAndCatering.com, LLC

Opinion Article

September 6, 2022

How Hilton is leading the change in sustainable tourism and hospitality

With sustainability and ESG high up on the agenda at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Dubai this September, we asked a number of industry partners how they are leading the change when it comes to sustainable tourism and hospitality.

By Jochem-Jan Sleiffer, President, Middle East, Africa & Türkiye, Hilton, The Bench

Opinion Article

September 6, 2022

Greenwashing, Ecotourism and Sustainability Are Now a Major Concern for Travelers

There is no denying it. The last two years were difficult for all of us. But as we take a collective breath on the other side of the pandemic and ruminate on the positive takeaways from that time, many of us will settle on the same sentiment – sometimes it’s good to slow down. Our lives, which are so often defined by constant motion, suddenly came to a halt, a change of pace that many of us would never have chosen or stumbled upon organically.

By Alan Young, VP, Strategy | Hospitality, Infor

Opinion Article

September 5, 2022

Should the hospitality industry recruit its guests to reach their environmental goals?

The pandemic has hit most economies in more ways than one. Hoteliers are recovering from millions of dollars of losses over the past two years. Nevertheless, green initiatives and technology have boomed into the hospitality industry, creating a competitive edge for sustainability. This has left hoteliers helpless and urges them to re-think differently to be competitive in the market.

By Binu Mathews, Director & CEO, IDS NEXT

Opinion Article

September 5, 2022

3 ways to reach net zero by 2050 in the accommodation sector

Reducing or offsetting greenhouse gases is no longer enough: eliminating emissions is tourism’s biggest challenge. Achieving net zero by 2050 is critical to limiting global temperature rises, and it tasks the accommodation sector with huge operational transformation.

By Ben Schroeter, Director of Strategic Engagement, Booking.com

Opinion Article

September 1, 2022

The Future of Saudi Hospitality

With sustainability and ESG high up on the agenda at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Dubai this September, we asked a number of industry partners how they are leading the change when it comes to sustainable tourism and hospitality.

By Sultan Bader Al-Otaibi, Chief Executive Officer – Taiba Investment Company, The Bench

Opinion Article

August 30, 2022

Lead the change

With sustainability and ESG high up on the agenda at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Dubai this September, we asked a number of industry partners how they are leading the change when it comes to sustainable tourism and hospitality.

By Brune Poirson, Chief Sustainability Officer, The Bench

Opinion Article

August 19, 2022

Green-Tech and The Net-Zero Methodology Are The Future Standards In The Hospitality Industry

Technological advances have led to an era in which consumers have more power than ever. The average online consumer constantly gives their point of view on different products or services through reviews, social media posts, word-of-mouth, or even their purchase patterns.

By Saikrishnan Ranganathan, Co-Founder and CEO of SensorFlow, SensorFlow Pte Ltd.

Opinion Article

August 16, 2022

Becoming a greener restaurant in just two steps

Do you want to become an eco-responsible restaurant but don't know what measures to put in place without interfering with your work? This article gives some basic steps to follow for implementing a greener approach in your restaurant in an easy and logical way.

By Mahé Rillardon and Niels Costard

Opinion Article

August 15, 2022

Benefits To The Rise Of Smart Automation In The Hotel Industry

2022 is the year of automation. From self-driving cars to chatbots, everything is getting smarter and automated. This is especially true in the hotel industry, where smart automation for hotels is making waves.

By Saikrishnan Ranganathan, Co-Founder and CEO of SensorFlow, SensorFlow Pte Ltd.