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UCSL and the Alliance partner to advance global sustainability standards in hospitality
United Certification Systems Limited and the Alliance join forces to drive credible sustainability in hospitality, through education and knowledge sharing.
Amadeus and World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Partner to Expand Global Youth Employability Program
Amadeus and the Alliance aim to boost youth employment in hospitality through training, mentoring, and digital inclusion, starting with a pilot in India.
Global tourism leaders launch Ocean Tourism Pact to protect coastal and marine ecosystems
The Alliance, WTTC and Travalyst unites with pioneering tourism companies, supported by UN Tourism and UNEP, to protect ocean ecosystems worldwide.
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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.
Target-measure-act: reduce food loss and waste
To achieve SDG Target 12.3, which calls for halving food loss and waste worldwide by 2030, companies must identify at least one 'hotspot' and take…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance welcomes world-leading tech brand, Winnow, to its global network
The innovative technology company behind AI-driven food waste reduction solutions, Winnow, is announced as the latest affiliate member to join the Alliance.
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