CSR and Sustainability - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 16

From retail to hospitality: Zedwell transforms Tooting’s historic landmark

🏨 Criterion Capital is redeveloping the historic Morleys site at 103–111 Mitcham Road, South London, to include guest accommodation, retail, and F&B outlets, preserving the original façade. This adaptive reuse reduces development timelines and environmental impact. Zedwell will open its fourth London hotel in Tooting by 2027, joining locations like Piccadilly Circus and Tower Bridge. Construction begins in 2026. This expansion strategy targets London’s secondary locations, emphasizing lower risk and high-yield assets in urban markets.

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Four Seasons to launch residences at Red Sea project

🏠 Four Seasons and Red Sea Global plan to open 75 private residences on Shura Island by 2026, incorporating 43 Dune Villas and 32 Waterside Villas. Each will feature 3-5 bedrooms, infinity pools, and beach access, designed by Foster + Partners with interiors by Goddard Littlefair. The island emphasizes sustainability, powered by renewable energy with 30 million plants planned by 2030. The nearby Red Sea International Airport now offers flights to Dubai, Doha, Jeddah, and Riyadh.

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Where Efficiency Meets Hygiene: The New Standard for Sustainable Hotel Operations

🛌 In hotels: sustainability and sanitation are crucial. 🏨 Laundry rooms use 20–30 gallons of water per load; a 200-room hotel can produce 300,000 single-use plastics monthly. Smart systems help optimize resource use, reduce textile waste, and improve waste management. Vinyl liners and color-coded tools enhance hygiene. Green practices can boost occupancy by 15%. Balancing eco-friendly measures with guest expectations enhances reputation and aligns with travelers’ values, highlighting shared responsibility for sustainability.

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St Giles Hotel Group’s “Hotels with Heart”: Housing & Healing through Hospitality – Abigail Tan

🏨 In London, Hotels with Heart, led by Abigail Tan and Emily Goldfisher, transforms St. Giles Hotel into a community hub. Since the pandemic, they've offered housing to 49-100 homeless individuals, collaborating with Westminster and Camden Councils. Their Hotels with Heart Academy, launched in 2022, has trained 40 individuals in hospitality, providing pathways to employment. The initiative partners with charities like Coram and Breaking Barriers, emphasizing community support and changing public perceptions of homelessness.

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Guest Post: Building ladders for women in tech

💬 79% of 2,200 tech professionals globally now consider diversity crucial in employers. Younger professionals (18-34) value it more (81%) than older ones (66%). Women face networking challenges; traditional models may exclude them. Mentorship is vital, yet 63% of women lack formal mentors. Inclusive networking and reciprocal mentorship can foster growth. The industry must empower women, ensuring leadership diversity becomes standard, not rare.

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Chef at America’s first carbon-positive hotel in Denver shares sustainability initiatives

📈 Populus Denver, home to Pasque and Stellar Jay, is America's first carbon-positive hotel, opened in October 2022. Executive chef Ian Wortham leads sustainability initiatives, using a biodigester for food scraps and sourcing ingredients like bison over beef for ecological benefits. The hotel collaborates with partners like Flying B Bar, a ranch practicing regenerative agriculture, to minimize environmental impact. These efforts make Populus Denver a leader in eco-friendly hospitality.

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Wunder Werkz chooses “humble materials” for Semiprecious bar in Denver

🍹 In 2025, Wunder Werkz, in partnership with Mike Capoferri and Rahul Marwah, opened Semiprecious in Denver's Sunnyside, occupying a 1950s showroom. The bar features a unique, 100% recycled plastic counter by The Good Plastic Company, marking a first in the U.S. Inspired by Le Corbusier's Cabanon, the design incorporates oxblood and cobalt blue hues. Wunder Werkz co-owns Semiprecious, highlighting design's critical role in the hospitality industry's success.

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Newmor Explore Refined Luxury with New Collections for Autumn 2025

📖 Newmor Wallcoverings unveils three collections—Broxton, Prism, and Slate—crafted in Wales for contemporary hospitality spaces. Broxton features a herringbone design with nine colorways. Prism, inspired by cut crystal, offers a nine-color palette with metallic accents. Slate mimics Welsh slate’s texture in nine natural shades. All designs use at least 20% recycled material, highlighting sustainability and craftsmanship.

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Queens Hotel Leeds gains Green Key accreditation

📖 Queens Hotel, Leeds, earned Green Key accreditation for sustainable operations. Achieved by meeting 13 criteria, including energy efficiency and waste management, this adds to existing Green Tourism and Greengage EcoSmart awards. A Green Team, led by Sunil Lad and assisted by Mission Net Zero, implemented eco-friendly practices. Owned by Pandox and managed by Axiom Hospitality, the hotel combines luxury with sustainability and runs social responsibility programs.

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IHF and Fáilte Ireland host hotel sustainability event

📁 20 October, Dublin: The Irish Hotels Federation and Fáilte Ireland hosted a conference for over 200 hoteliers to discuss sustainability. Themed “Climate Action: Driving Competitiveness,” the event focused on global trends and operational efficiency. Notable speakers included Craig Bennett and Richard Burrett. Fáilte Ireland’s Climate Action Programme, launched in February 2024, involves over 300 tourism businesses. 87% of IHF members plan sustainability investments, while 75% of global travelers aim for sustainable travel.

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