Sixteen young leaders from around the world have been announced as the first members of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s (the Alliance) inaugural Youth Leaders Advisory Council.
Communicated internally at the Alliance’s Senior Advisory Council meeting and Autumn Summit in Texas last month, the Youth Leaders Advisory Council is dedicated to ensuring meaningful engagement from within Alliance member companies to empower young professionals in the hospitality sector, helping to build a sustainable talent pool and to create a more inclusive Alliance.
The council provides strategic guidance to maximise the impact of the Alliance’s activities in support of its charitable mission. Additionally, it equips council members to act as ambassadors and advocates for the Alliance within their own organisations and across the broader industry. By advising on evolving global trends and contextual changes that impact the Alliance’s goals, the Youth Leaders Advisory Council will contribute valuable insights into the development of the Alliance’s strategy and multi-year plan. The first meeting of the Council will take place in Q1 2025 and will meet twice a year.
Glenn Mandziuk, CEO of the Alliance, said:
“Our new Youth Leaders Advisory Council will provide the Alliance with the voice of the future leaders within our industry. Meeting separately from the Senior Advisory Council, although they will not have direct strategic decision-making power, they will provide input and guidance to the Alliance’s overall strategic direction and programme areas. We are thrilled to have our new council on board, their contributions will no doubt be significant as we pave the way to Net Positive Hospitality.”
The remit of the Youth Leaders Advisory Council is to ensure effective engagement from within Alliance member companies to empower the youth in the hospitality sector and to build sustainable talent pool capabilities. The members will provide strategic guidance to the Alliance on the content and nature of its activities to achieve the greatest possible impact against its charitable mission.
The Youth Leaders Advisory Council members will also act as ambassadors and champions for the Alliance within their organisations and the wider industry. Advising on global trends impacting the Alliance’s remit and mission will also be an integral part of their role.
