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Supporting responsible supply chains through industry collaboration
The Alliance recognises supply chain challenges for cage free egg initiatives and is committed to convening its members to explore viable solutions.
Stories from the Awards: Leading Sustainable Cultural Heritage Project 2024
Che’il Mayan Chocolate in Belize, led by Julio and Heliadora Saqui, won the 2024 Leading Sustainable Cultural Heritage Project award.
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards entry deadline extended to 7th July
One more week. One powerful opportunity. If you've been meaning to enter the Awards, now is your time to shine!
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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!
Stories from the Awards: Sustainability Change Maker – Agnes Pierce
Be inspired by Award winners - 'Sustainability Leader' - Agnes Pierce, and 'Sustainable Education & Training Programme' - Travel4Impact.
The Alliance strengthens its team with the addition of Peter Andrews as Director of Programmes & Chief of Staff
As a member of the Alliance's senior leadership team, Peter will drive bold initiatives to advance sustainability and ethical transformation globally.
Addressing water risk and scarcity in hospitality amid California’s wildfires
Amid wildfires in California, Alliance CEO, Glenn Mandziuk, highlights how we can turn challenges into opportunities for sustainability and resilience.
3 tips for hotels to reduce food waste in 2025
In this guest blog from Chef Vojtech Végh (Winnow), discover how to save money, reduce your environmental impact, and unleash new creativity in your dishes.
From strategy to action: 2024 has been a game-changing year for the future of sustainable hospitality
As 2024 comes to a close, Alliance CEO, Glenn Mandziuk, reflects on the collective progress of our global network.
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