Sustainable Hotel News

🌟🌟Congratulations to The Social Hub and Charlie MacGregor and the team for achieving B Lab certification for B Corp status – and what a top score to start with...🌟🌟 Although there are more than 9,000 B Corps globally and more than 2,000 in Europe, there are just 212 certified hospitality organisations – and fewer than 50 in Europe. More on what the Social Hub had to do to achieve B Corp and also its plans for the future below. 👇👇 #BCorp #certification #ESG #sustainability #hotels #BLab #CSRD

The UK's Climate Change Committee has appointed a new CEO after Chris Stark stepped down earlier this year after six years in the post. Incoming CEO, Emma Pinchbeck, has said she will take the opportunity to “influence the UK’s progress on reducing emissions” and to support the Government in making the transition. “We are behind on our national targets, and time is running out to catch up with delivery.” She added: “I take the opportunity to influence the UK’s progress on reducing emissions incredibly seriously, and to support Government make this transition in the way that most benefits people and the economy. You can expect the CCC to have much to say about this going forward.” #UK #netzero #carbonreduction #government #climatechangecommittee

Hilton has partnered with Be My Eyes app to help low vision and blind guests have a better experience at its hotels. Be My Eyes is a free mobile app that connects blind and low vision users with sighted volunteers and companies through live video and AI. Be My Eyes will directly connect Hilton guests with a team of dedicated, specially trained English-speaking Hilton Reservations and Customer Care agents. Read more about it below 👇👇 #accessibletravel #inclusivetravel #hotels #ESG

The Altos are now open for entries including Best Sustainability Initiative and Best DEI Initiative. In its fifth year AltoVita's awards are open to hospitality operators and technology vendors who can enter for free across 10 categories including the two above – and have until November 4th to get those entries in. Sustainable Hotel News will be at The Altos as an official media partner and will report on the winners at the event on December 2nd. Exciting times – lots to celebrate and learn ! More below. 👇👇 #sustainability #awards #TheAltos #extendedstay

EV drivers – the Hospitality Professionals Association HOSPA has partnered with RAW Charging Jane Pendlebury, CEO at HOSPA, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with RAW Charging, and look forward to their input into our sustainability efforts going forward. “The role of sustainability in the hospitality industry is vital, and we welcome more voices to the conversation.” #EV #hospitality #hotels #EVcharging

Marriott International has launched a sustainable meetings programme offering its clients the opportunity to offset their meetings and receive an impact report of any events which take place at selected Marriott Bonvoy hotels. Erika Alexander, chief global officer, global operations, Marriott International said: “There is nothing like connecting in person, and doing so responsibly makes it that much better." More on the Connect Responsibly programme below.👇👇 #hotels #meetings #events #responsibletravel #offset South Pole

"I feel a ripple effect brewing where the industry inspires itself to share good practises and create impact together.” Tommie Eaton @BambuuBrush® | B Corp™ Clean the World If you missed our roundup of sustainability activities at the Independent Hotel Show London check out what Clean the World, Austin Eaton, The Burnt Chef Project, Mark Glenister Sarah Duncan, Grace Greensitt and Tommie Eaton got up to on the ESG Hub at the show and why the conversation has only just begun... #sustainable #hotels #hospitality #ESG #IHS24

We had a super chat with Ben Harper CEO of the new SeaSpace aparthotel offering in Cornwall, which opened this weekend! Hear from the man behind Watergate Bay Hotel, Another Place and Beach Retreats as he explains the idea and development of this new "community first" brand SeaSpace. More below! #aparthotel #extendedstay #community #ESG #social #regeneration

Check out these gold award winners for the Responsible Tourism Awards - Rest of the World category. The gold winners include TUI for its efforts to make holidays more inclusive, as well as WISE Sustainability for its work helping businesses reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. WISE also has a pioneering widget which can show a hotel's sustainability data in real time. All gold winners will have the opportunity to win a Global Responsible Tourism Award in November. #responsibletourism #awards #sustainability #hospitality #travel #ICRTglobal Debbie Hindle

Read our full review of the London Heathrow Marriott and all of its sustainability initiatives including food waste, zero waste recipes, carbon footprint per room night, certifications and more. #London #hotel #sustainability Marriott International Joanna Chugh Anna Pazdera