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Leading global event production company, Encore, joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Encore and the Alliance have joined forces to promote environmentally sustainable and socially responsible practices across global events.

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Top tips for hotel procurement on International Sustainable Procurement Day

This International Sustainable Procurement Day, discover top tips on choosing sustainable products, from procurement specialists, Beyond Bamboo.

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World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) opens entries for inaugural programme

Sustainable and responsible individuals and organisations across the globe are invited to enter the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards for free.

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Sustainable Hospitality Challenge 2024 unleashes innovation worldwide

Amidst record-breaking participation from over 70 universities worldwide, the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge launches its 10th edition, with the support of the Alliance.

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The Net Positive Hospitality Podcast: Female leaders discuss ‘Feminine Leadership and Sustainability’ on International Women’s Day

Listen to our new podcast episode on Feminine Leadership and Sustainability, featuring female leaders - Tiffany Kelly, Inge Huijbrechts and Anjana Raza.

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The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance partners with the FHRAI, inaugurating a new era in Net Positive Hospitality

In a move to advance sustainability in India the world's third-largest hospitality association has joined forces with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.

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Image is made up of two photos showing Dr Stroma Cole (Director , Equality In Tourism) presenting the 2024 Gender Equality Champion of the Year awards to Eternal Landscapes Mongolia and the Accor Brazil Embrace Programme. In the first photo a Dr Stroma Cole and Jessica Brooks (CEO / COO / Chairman , Eternal Landscapes Mongolia) smile towards the audience as Jessica holds the award. In the second photo Dr Stroma speaks to Magda Kiehl (Senior Vice President Legal, Risk and Compliance South America at Accor), as she hands her the award.
Equality in Tourism announces winners of the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award at ITB Berlin 2024

The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance was thrilled to join Equality in Tourism to announce the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award winners.

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Belize Tourism Board pioneers sustainability in hospitality by joining forces with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

As the first country partner, Belize shows its commitment to sustainable tourism and, together with the Alliance, takes a key step towards climate goals.

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Image shows Glenn Mandziuk (CEO, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance), Justin Cooke, (Executive Vice-President, WSTHA) and Evan Tillet (Director of Tourism, Belize Tourism Board) sharing a group handshake during the announcement of the WSTHA categories at the Belize exhibit at ITB Berlin.
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) Advisory Board unveils categories ahead of inaugural ceremony in Belize on World Tourism Day 2024

At ITB Berlin, the Alliance joined the World Travel Awards and Belize to unveil 21 categories for its inaugural sustainable travel and tourism awards.

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Sustainable Hospitality Alliance unveils schedule of announcements and speaking opportunities at ITB Berlin 2024

Join our team at sessions across the event, within which we'll be making exciting announcements and amplifying our vision for Net Positive Hospitality.

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Graduates of the Employability Programme celebrate at the graduation ceremony
Breaking Barriers: Egypt’s first wave of trainees graduate from game-changing youth employability programme

Egypt's hospitality sector celebrates a significant milestone, with the graduation of the first cohort from the Alliance's employability programme.

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Partnership to drive sector to sustainability is announced between the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and GRESB

The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and GRESB aim to lead sustainability initiatives within the sector and paving the way for a more sustainable future.

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