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Opinion Article

September 27, 2023

CSR, ESG, and Sustainability: 5 Takeaways from Rising Leaders

CSR, ESG, and Sustainability are different terms to essentially get to the same realization this new generation of travelers are considering more than price when making their choices of where to stay and who to travel with. Whether environmental impact, social responsibility, or community engagement be their driving factor, travelers are now not only expecting stellar onsite service, but ensuring that their meal was sustainably sourced, property employees receive fair treatment, and the property is supporting the local economy.

By Michele Marcinick, CTA, Director of Event Strategy & Development, Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association, Rising Marketing Leader Council Member, HSMAI (USA)

Opinion Article

September 26, 2023

Mastering Success: Zero-Based Budgeting for Hotels

In the dynamic world of the hospitality industry, the key to sustainable success lies in effective financial management. One powerful approach that has been gaining momentum is “Zero-Based Budgeting” (ZBB). For years, this method has revolutionized how hotels allocate resources, promoting efficiency, agility, and smart decision-making. It has gained even more popularity due to the unforeseen circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this blog, we’ll dive into the concept of Zero-Based Budgeting and how it can reshape the financial landscape of hotels.

By Kinza Raheel, International Marketing & Communications Manager, Fairmas GmbH

Opinion Article

September 12, 2023

The Confluence of Sustainability and Profitability: A New Paradigm for Independent Hotels

In an era marked by accelerated change and unpredictability, staying ahead in any industry calls for adaptability and foresight. The recent BLLA conference on the investment advantages of small-scale operational adaptability spotlighted the criticality of these traits, particularly in sectors beyond the realms of technology. Independent brands, characterized by their operational flexibility, stand in a unique position to lead the way in sustainability, a commitment increasingly interlinked with profitability and long-term survival.

By Ariela Goharik Kiradjian, Partner & COO, BLLA

Opinion Article

August 25, 2023

Sustainability for Hotels - The Impact on Profitability

Nowadays, we see sustainability touted across trade publication headlines and social media. But beyond the buzzword, what does sustainability actually mean, in practical terms, for your hotel? Why does sustainability in travel matter so much now – more than ever – to consumers? Most importantly, how can hotels ensure that they are upholding sustainability standards and effectively communicating them to stakeholders and customers?

By Rita Machado, VP, Sales & Marketing, Great Hotels of the World, GuestCentric Systems

Opinion Article

August 24, 2023

Besides helping the environment, what other benefits can restaurants see from green food packages?

Restaurant curbside pickup evolved from the old-fashioned takeout service and has gained momentum since COVID. Restaurateurs embrace the concept, and consumers want it. Curbside pickup will remain an essential restaurant distribution method even after the pandemic.

Opinion Article

August 7, 2023

Food and Beverage Trends: What Works and Is Sustaining?

Food and beverage are a key sector in the hospitality arena, and lodging operators must identify what guests expect with regard to food and beverage, innovation, high quality, efficiency and great product choices.

By Robert O’Halloran, Professor Director, School of Hospitality Leadership, East Carolina University

Opinion Article

August 1, 2023

Integrating Technology to Advance the Hospitality Sector’s ESG Journey

The hospitality industry is experiencing a tech-driven transformation, bringing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices to the forefront. This article delves into how technology is not only shaping sustainable initiatives but also presenting operational efficiencies, competitive advantages, and improved guest experiences. The emphasis is on integrated platforms that present a unified sustainability narrative, capturing ESG metrics across the entire value chain.

By Anu Joy, General Manager and Industry Consulting Head of Hospitality, ITC Infotech, ITC Infotech India Ltd

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Opinion Article

July 24, 2023

Hospitality Industry with Regenerative Leadership?

Have you ever wondered if you are paving the path to sustainable hospitality?

By Binu Mathews, Director & CEO, IDS NEXT

Opinion Article

July 20, 2023

How biomimicry can lead to innovative and resilient business solutions

The vision of the EHL Institute of Nutrition R&D is to apply nature-inspired designs to tackle nutrition challenges. Its main model when conducting prototyping, user testing activities and research on food and nutrition-related topics is nature. Biomimicry is an approach to innovation that seeks solutions to human challenges by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies. In essence, we can learn important lessons of history from nature to help us develop a regenerative and resilient socioeconomic approach based on systems thinking and sustainability to ensure future generations' wellbeing and survival.

By Inès Blal, Associate Professor, EHL

Opinion Article

July 6, 2023

Sustainable Business Travel: Our Partnership for a Greener Future

At HVS, we take sustainability seriously. It is an important topic for us as a firm and also for the hospitality industry as a whole. As consultants to hotels and hotel operators, we spend much time traveling to meet our clients and conducting site inspections at hospitality properties across the country and globe. Travel is an essential component of what we do as a firm. More broadly, business travel represents nearly one-fifth of all global travel. In 2019, U.S. residents alone took more than 460 million business trips, according to Sustainable Travel International. Unfortunately, business travel also generates significant CO2 emissions. Consequently, we are highly committed to fighting the carbon effects of business and are very mindful of our own carbon footprint.

By Rodney Clough, Jack Mahan, and Janet M. Ott

Opinion Article

June 30, 2023

In green we believe: Reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) in sustainable hospitality

The reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is a pressing challenge in combating climate change and achieving sustainability. Global CO2 emissions have been rising steadily over the past century, primarily driven by the consumption of fossil fuels and deforestation. Despite efforts to curb emissions, the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has continued to increase.

By Dr. Xiaoxiao Fu, Assistant Professor, UCF

Opinion Article

June 20, 2023

Hospitality trends: Unveiling the harsh reality of overtourism

In this monthly news-based digest, we delve into the hidden implications and unexpected opportunities that overtourism creates. Get ready for an enlightening journey that could challenge your choice of summer travel destinations as we explore the untold stories behind this issue.

By Lionel Saul and Tatyana Tsukanova

Opinion Article

June 19, 2023

The One Profit Center Your Hotel Is Missing Is Water

“Will that be still or sparkling?” as a question asked by servers is about to get far more complicated, and it has profound implications for not just onsite restaurants but for all instances in your rooms where guests directly interact with water – namely, bottles, sink and shower.

By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky

Opinion Article

June 1, 2023

Sustainability Matters to Hotel Guests, Staff and The Environment

Installing motion sensors in public areas to save energy. Providing "always on" digital communication enabling guests to alert housekeeping when they prefer to reuse towels and sheets or have them refreshed. Eliminating paper from check-in, check-out, and payment processes across a property and its amenities.

By Don DeMarinis, Senior Vice President, Sales for Agilysys Americas and EMEA, Agilysys

Opinion Article

May 31, 2023

How to embrace a sustainability mindset in the business world

The concept of corporate sustainability is nothing new, but how can companies develop the right kind of thinking that allows them to properly integrate sustainability practices into their business? We talk to Noémie Danthine, Head of Sustainable Hospitality Services at EHL, to find out why every business leader should have a sustainability mindset.

By Noémie Danthine, Director of Strategy & Sustainability, EHL

Opinion Article

May 26, 2023

Food waste management: innovative solutions for Hospitality

The greater issue of sustainability is as complex as it is daunting, and it can be anxiety-inducing to begin to think of how to tackle the problem. However, when you break it down into simpler components, it's easier to address. One of these components is food waste and how it's managed. This article presents a new approach that offers solutions to food waste and food loss. The use of metrics and standardized calculations could help to establish the real amounts of food wasted, and hence its true cost.

By Carlos Martin-Rios and Julneth Rogenhofer

Opinion Article

May 26, 2023

Developing a Sustainability and Resiliency Framework for Destination Travel

Prioritizing sustainability is becoming increasingly more central to the destination travel industry's overall business plans as companies look to save natural resources, manage costs, yield returns, and appeal to more environmentally conscious consumers.

By Bethanie DeRose, Senior Vice President with JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group, JLL

Opinion Article

May 17, 2023

Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Lodging Practices and Possibilities

Eco-friendly and sustainability are similar terms but defined with differences. Sustainability as a topic is often related to the environment but is so much more. The choices businesses make multiply their environmental impact a thousand-fold as sustainable travel became a powerful trend in the hospitality market.

By Robert O’Halloran, Professor Director, School of Hospitality Leadership, East Carolina University

Opinion Article

May 15, 2023

Thinking About Sustainability from Top to Bottom

Today's traveler is much savvier about their environmental impact and many take that into account when it comes to their travel planning and purchasing decisions.

By Matt McClelland, Executive Vice President of Operations, Concord

Opinion Article

May 15, 2023

Hotel Environmental Sustainability Also Means Profit Sustainability

With the new legislation put forward in Congress that’s aiming to ban gas stoves (citing both health and environmental concerns), it’s easy for many of us to get caught out in the sheer divisiveness of the news story and miss the overarching trend. Sustainability and ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) are not only here to stay but, as this national policy demonstrates, leading governments and public authorities around the world are willing to take increasingly bolder actions in the existential fight against climate change.

By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky