“The COVID-19 pandemic has cemented the sector’s commitment to corporate responsibility and given a renewed focus on building back better. While this is a time of great change for the industry, we remain committed to addressing the issues that impact our planet and its people.”
Wolfgang M. Neumann, Chair, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance; Senior Non-Exec Director Hospitality
“Travel and tourism is part of the fabric of society, representing about 10% of global economic activity and accounting for 1 in 10 jobs around the world. I am excited to see how we can harness the scale and influence of our industry to protect and invest in what is so important to us: our planet and our people.”
Yasmin Diamond, EVP Global Corporate Affairs, IHG Hotels & Resorts
“Having a forum to work as an industry allows us to create impact beyond what any of us can achieve alone.”
Melissa Froehlich Flood, Vice President, Social Impact & Public Affairs, Marriott International
“As a leader in the hospitality sector, Hyatt has the capacity and responsibility to drive a sustainable business agenda for our industry. We look forward to collaborating with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance by sharing our experiences, our insights, and our continued commitment to driving real change.”
Peter Fulton, Group President EAME / Southwest Asia, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Collaborate on issues and create shared solutions, working as a united industry and advancing responsible business across the wider value chain.
Help shape and drive sustainable progress across the industry, to ensure it has a lasting positive impact on our planet and its people.
Support the Trustee Board, Senior Advisory Council, and the SMI Hospitality and Tourism Task Force, ensuring your input into relevant, meaningful change for your industry. Committees include: Standards & Reporting, Financing the Transition, Technology Transfer, Supply Chain Optimisation, Risk & Resilience, and Communications & Public Relations.
Insight from world leading hotels, a wide range of Affiliate Members and expert partners, and through our connections beyond the hospitality sector
Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the Alliance, ensuring that it delivers on its mission to drive sustainability and social responsibility in the hospitality industry
Supporting eff orts that create leadership and collaboration in the hospitality and tourism industry, in the pursuit of tangible, scalable and practical sustainable solutions. The Task Force is aligned with the SMI Terra Carta which was launched by the former Prince of Wales in 2021.
Exposing them to the latest sustainable innovation in the hospitality industry. The Council Chair and Vice Chair will have a seat on the Executive Forum, to represent their voice and provide input to the overall direction of the Alliance.
Up to three members of your company will be invited to join CEO and C-suite leaders from across the hospitality sector at our Summits and Regional Meetings, where we will announce new initiatives, share ideas and progress on the path to Net Positive Hospitality, and facilitate meaningful collaboration.
Including COP, UNWTO events and other prominent UN events, as well as ITB, New York Climate Week and a whole host of other events.
Providing local representation and working with stakeholders to build local networks and promote sustainable hospitality practices.
Discounted membership fees and discounted pricing for special events from selected partners.
Whether you’re looking to provide core sustainability skills training for team members on the ground, support General Managers in implementing sustainability initiatives, or advance C-suite team members’ knowledge of human rights & ethical recruitment – access free/discounted online trainings.
Which will act as a communication & knowledge sharing hub for all Alliance members. In the near future the app will feature virtual training courses, digitised measurement tools, a new streamlined reporting tool enabling you to report to multiple bodies with the click of a button.
Explore our Pathway to Net Positive Hospitality digitally, and track your progress along the Pathway, as well as using our new benchmarking tool to compare your progress with other companies. Plus, unlock the research, methodologies and resources behind the framework, to further accelerate your journey to Net Positive
Including Purchase Power Agreements (PPAs), loyalty programmes and research.
Be a pioneer in utilising new products, technology and engineering.
A representative from the Alliance will be in touch at least every three months, and you will have the opportunity to meet directly with Alliance CEO, Glenn Mandziuk, every six months.
Through direct access to our team of experts, pre-competitive collaboration with industry peers, connection to our network of specialist organisations and access to exclusive tools and frameworks.
Your ‘Gold’ listing will sit within the top third of the directory on our website, featuring a video, description, list of services, key contact, sub-brand details and more.
Where we shine a light on your company’s commitment to sustainability & collaboration, sharing this in the form of an e-publication with over 120 CEO & C-suite representatives across our membership.
Guest blogs, videos and podcasts, which are promoted across the Alliance website, social media platforms, newsletters and app. Plus, submit case studies to be shared across our website, resources and Net Positive Hospitality LinkedIn Hub.
Within the Alliance and more broadly across the hospitality sector locally, regionally, and globally
Use our member communications pack to promote your involvement in the Alliance across your digital channels.
With opportunities to take part and input on the award winners.
Both shaping the focus/content of these and submitting practical case studies to support and inspire the wider industry.
Choose from a selection of icons, display on your website/at events and demonstrate your commitment to sustainable hospitality.
Our members include large and small hotel companies with both international and regional portfolios.
View our priority areas of action for the hospitality industry to collaborate to make the most impact.