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Net positive pioneers honoured at World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025 in Dubai
The global leaders of sustainable tourism convened in Dubai for a ceremony to recognise the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive…
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance appoints Dr. István Ujhelyi and Capital European Affairs to strengthen EU engagement and accelerate impact across Europe
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), today announces the appointment of Capital European Affairs (CEA), founded by Dr. István Ujhelyi, former Member of the…
Vegan Hospitality Joins World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to Drive Net Positive Food Systems
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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
Responsible hospitality network of leading hotel companies relaunches as the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, which brings together the world’s leading hotel companies, has launched with the renewed vision of responsible hospitality for a better world.
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