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Mr. Sun Guangbin joins the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance as Senior Strategic Advisor for Asia
With 20+ years in renewable energy and international trade, Mr. Sun will help drive the Alliance’s efforts to advance sustainable hospitality in Asia.
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.
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Johnson Controls joins the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to revolutionise energy-positive hotels
Known for its leadership in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, Johnson Controls joins the Alliance's network of 100+ members and partners.
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance partners with the International Platform for Insetting to transform biodiversity measures in the hospitality industry
This collaboration aims to enhance knowledge sharing, harmonise sustainability measurements and accelerate impactful changes for communities and businesses.
The Sustainable Hospitality Challenge proudly announces the winner of its 2024 edition, revealed during the grand finale at the FHS World
This year’s finals brought together 7 visionary teams from across the globe - celebrating ground-breaking innovations set to reshape the sector.
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance partners with the University of South Carolina to drive Net Positive Hospitality
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance partners with the University of South Carolina to co-create research projects and advance Net Positive Hospitality.
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.
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