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2025 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards opens for entry
Enter the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025! Join us at Terra, Expo City Dubai, to celebrate impactful change in sustainable tourism.
Climate change disproportionately affects ethnic minorities and working-class people, so why don’t they have a seat at the table?
Young leader, Tia Chauhan explores why diversity is essential in the fight against climate change - and how the hospitality industry can lead the way.
Stories from the Awards: Leading Sustainable Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Finance Initiatives
From carbon neutral resorts to ecosystem restoration and community support - Soneva is a shining example of what it means give back more than you…
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2025 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards opens for entry
Enter the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025! Join us at Terra, Expo City Dubai, to celebrate impactful change in sustainable tourism.
Climate change disproportionately affects ethnic minorities and working-class people, so why don’t they have a seat at the table?
Young leader, Tia Chauhan explores why diversity is essential in the fight against climate change - and how the hospitality industry can lead the way.
Stories from the Awards: Leading Sustainable Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Finance Initiatives
From carbon neutral resorts to ecosystem restoration and community support - Soneva is a shining example of what it means give back more than you…
Kerzner International Commits to Net Positive Hospitality by Joining the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Kerzner becomes an Alliance member on Earth Day, strengthening its commitment to Net Positive practices across its global portfolio of luxury resorts.
Hilton London Metropole case study: sustainability, food waste reduction & community support
Hilton London Metropole’s commitment to sustainability, is a shining example of how hotels can give back. Discover how they're turning purpose into action.
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards announces Terra, Expo City Dubai as official venue partner for 2025 ceremony
Leaders in sustainable tourism will gather for the VIP reception on 29 October for the unveiling of the 2025 winners. Entries open 28th April!
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance unveils expert new team members set to propel Net Positive transformation
With four new team members - Isabel Novoa, Caty Batten, Nelson Garcia-Narvaez, and Bolaji Omotade - we are poised to continue driving meaningful change.
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, OceanShot, and Deborah Brosnan & Associates unite to drive nature-based solutions for Net Positive Hospitality
Strategic collaboration aims to leverage nature-based solutions to enhance biodiversity, resiliency, and economic returns across the hospitality industry.
Stories from the Awards: World’s Leading Sustainable Female Empowerment Initiative
Nepal-based SASANE Sisterhood Trekking & Travels empowers female survivors of human trafficking by training them as tour and trekking guides.
Net Positive Hospitality Podcast: the Planet Conscious Amenities Pack
Discover how this innovative initiative between the Alliance and Beyond Bamboo aims to reduce scope three emissions and liabilities significantly.
Winners of the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award announced at ITB Berlin 2025
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance is honoured to sponsor the Awards for the third year running, championing gender equality in tourism.
Net Positive Hospitality Podcast: nature fluency & decarbonising food systems
Food emissions and protecting nature are key focuses for the Alliance in 2025. Discover how we're taking collective action and how to get involved!
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