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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.
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Sustainable Hospitality Alliance joins Global Tourism Plastic Initiative to take on plastic pollution
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has become supporting organisation of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, led by UNWTO and UNEP in collaboration with Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
New training resource to support disadvantaged young people to build a better future
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has developed a new training curriculum to give young people the core skills they need to get started in their careers.
Pia Heidenmark Cook becomes trustee of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The Chief Sustainability Officer of the world’s leading home furnishing retailer, Ingka Group (IKEA), has become the latest trustee to join Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.
Steps for hotels to manage their water usage
Desertification and Drought Day is a reminder of how previously fertile and biodiverse areas are transforming into desert. Find out how your hotel can help.
Removing single-use plastics from hotel operations
Each year 32% of all plastic packaging ends up in our oceans. Find out how hotels can reduce their impact by removing single-use plastics.
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance welcomes new Director of Finance and Resources
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance is pleased to welcome Simon Le Gouais as their new Director of Finance and Resources.
Top tips for hotels on reducing food waste
Addressing food waste is not just a priority in terms of sustainability, but also benefits the bottom line via significant reductions in food costs.
How hotels can help to protect the natural world
Hospitality relies heavily on the natural world. On the International Day for Biological Diversity, find out how hotels can help reduce top threats to biodiversity.
Maximising the environmental and economic benefits of water efficiency
As tourism begins to recover, there is both an opportunity and an imperative to focus on water conservation in a time of increased hygiene protocols.
Sustainable Hospitality Challenge launches to enhance evolution of sustainable hospitality
The Challenge convenes students from top tier hospitality business schools around the world to develop sustainable solutions and present their ideas to the industry’s leadership.
Senior industry figures unite to launch Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The panel discussed key issues including the future of sustainable development in the industry and hospitality’s role within the community during and following the pandemic.
Working together for a more sustainable and resilient future
Wolfgang M. Neumann, Chair of Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, on how our collective power can deliver positive impact locally and on a global scale
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