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The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge proudly announces the winner of its 2024 edition, revealed during the grand finale at the FHS World

This year’s finals brought together 7 visionary teams from across the globe - celebrating ground-breaking innovations set to reshape the sector.

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The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance partners with the University of South Carolina to drive Net Positive Hospitality

The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance partners with the University of South Carolina to co-create research projects and advance Net Positive Hospitality.

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Belize leads Net Positive drive, as host of inaugural World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards

The inaugural World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards winners were crowned at the Gala Ceremony in Belize, on World Tourism Day.

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World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards ceremony set to take place in Belize

We're delighted to announce that the inaugural Awards ceremony will take place at the historic Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve in Belize.

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UN Tourism and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to advance common ESG Framework

UN Tourism and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance will work together to implement a common ESG framework for the sector.

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The King’s Speech 2024 – setting the new government agenda

The King’s Speech announces the main policy priorities of a new parliamentary session. Find out how your company should prepare for the months ahead.

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Combatting human trafficking in the hospitality sector: a call to action

Discover the first instalment in our new blog series dedicated to combating human trafficking, this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

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Hong Kong based private equity real estate fund, Alta Capital Real Estate, joins the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s global network

Alta Capital Real Estate is set to join the Alliance’s Financing and Transition Impact Committee, as well as act as an advisor for the Alliance…

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Understand and overcome the barriers to employment for young people

Discover how hospitality companies can support young people to gain access to employment opportunities this World Youth Skills Day.

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It’s not International Women’s Day, but we’re still promoting gender equality

It's crucial that we continue to advance equality every day of the year. In this article we explore some of the impacts and the steps…

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How is technology driving sustainable change in the hospitality sector?

Within this new guest blog from Amadeus, discover new research about the priorities of hospitality ESG leaders and the impact of technology.

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Orascom Hotels Management joins World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to accelerate Net Positive Hospitality

Orascom Hotels Management, one of the biggest hotel owners and operators in EMEA, has joined the Alliance's global network for sustainable hospitality.

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