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2025 World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards opens for entry
Enter the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025! Join us at Terra, Expo City Dubai, to celebrate impactful change in sustainable tourism.
Climate change disproportionately affects ethnic minorities and working-class people, so why don’t they have a seat at the table?
Young leader, Tia Chauhan explores why diversity is essential in the fight against climate change - and how the hospitality industry can lead the way.
Stories from the Awards: Leading Sustainable Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Finance Initiatives
From carbon neutral resorts to ecosystem restoration and community support - Soneva is a shining example of what it means give back more than you…
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Strategic partnership to drive Net Positive Hospitality is announced between the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and STR
Together with data and insights specialists, STR, we aim to collaborate, innovate and drive the hospitality industry towards a Net Positive future.
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Spring Summit catalyses industry-wide transformation
Measurement, training and financing were a focus at the two-day Summit, which brought together over 100 member representatives from across the global network.
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards extends entry deadline to May 31st
Pioneers in sustainable travel and hospitality can gain global recognition for their work by entering the new programme.
Long-standing Chair of World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance steps down, welcoming new Chair to drive ambitious five-year strategy
Neumann has resigned his seat on the Alliance Board but will chair the faculty Board of the Alliance's new Academy, as Foster steps up to…
Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA joins the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, amplifying its commitment to sustainability
Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA's membership within the Alliance reaffirms the brand's unwavering commitment to fostering sustainability across the region's vibrant hospitality industry.
Less than three weeks left to enter the inaugural World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards
The World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards enable companies to showcase best practice, attract new customers and inspire action across the sector.
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance: leading the charge for a Net Positive future in global hospitality
In changing its name to the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, our organisation underlines its commitment to addressing sustainability issues globally.
A united vision for nature – ‘Nature Positive’ report marks new collaborative era in Travel & Tourism
The World Travel and Tourism Council, UN Tourism and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance join forces to support Nature Positive Tourism.
New Net Positive Hospitality podcast episode: Supporting Youth Employment
In this episode, we hear from partners and graduates from our new Employability Programme in Egypt about how the project is changing lives.
Alliance recognised as one of the top ‘Sustainability Movers and Shakers’ to watch in 2024, by Business Travel Magazine
The Alliance has been recognised by Business Travel Magazine for our leading role in driving decarbonisation and transparency.
Leading global event production company, Encore, joins the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Encore and the Alliance have joined forces to promote environmentally sustainable and socially responsible practices across global events.
Top tips for hotel procurement on International Sustainable Procurement Day
This International Sustainable Procurement Day, discover top tips on choosing sustainable products, from procurement specialists, Beyond Bamboo.
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