CSR and Sustainability

🌎 87% of Gen Z travelers are willing to pay more for sustainable options, reflecting their strong commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Hotels can attract them by using renewable energy, eliminating single-use plastics, and supporting local economies. Transparency through certifications like Green Key or EarthCheck builds trust. By 2027, Gen Z will comprise nearly half of all travelers, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and ethical practices to engage this demographic effectively in the hospitality industry.

🌊 Three beach locations operated by the H Hotels Collection in Rhodes have received Blue Flag status for 2025, recognized for water quality and sustainability by the Foundation for Environmental Education. The awarded beaches are Lardos, Galouni Bay in Kiotari, and Ixia. H Hotels, a Greek group established over 30 years ago, celebrated this achievement with events in July and August. The awards highlight the group's commitment to eco-friendly tourism and environmental stewardship.

📖 Hospitality Action and the Roux Scholarship have teamed up to offer continuous wellbeing support for all Roux scholars.

📚 World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance provides free anti-trafficking training for global industry staff on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, July 30. 🏨 The initiative aims to combat trafficking within the hospitality sector and raise awareness among employees worldwide. 🌍 #EndTrafficking

📍 Award-winning The Landmark London achieved the EarthCheck Silver Benchmark 2025 for its commitment to sustainability. The hotel reduced annual energy use by 615,000 kWh, switched to 100% renewable electricity, and cut room electricity consumption by 31% with smart thermostats. Zero waste is sent to landfill, and operations have gone paperless. Initiatives, guided by the EarthCheck Coordinator and Sustainability Taskforce, are part of annual assessments. Located at 222 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 6JQ, more details can be found on www.landmarklondon.co.uk/sustainable-development/.

📑 The Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has been honored with a Gold Award by the UK Government's Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for their outstanding support of the Armed Forces community. 🌟

🎉 MHA's 20th anniversary ball will be held on 31st October at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, increasing capacity to 900 attendees. The event supports MIND Manchester, Wood Street Mission, Mustard Tree, and Hospitality Action, aiming to surpass last year's £36,000 raised. The 'Carnival of Horrors' themed night includes the MHA Awards with 10 trophies, such as Unsung Hero and Rising Star. Key sponsors include Expedia, Percipient, and Mint People. Tickets are available now.

🗺️ Travel Foundation and Skyscanner have launched 'Shared Horizons: Connecting aviation and tourism for climate action'. The initiative includes a survey targeting tour operators, destination managers, and aviation professionals to assess emissions, barriers, and innovation. Insights will guide a white paper for a coordinated climate leadership approach, addressing the siloed responses of airlines, airports, destinations, and tourism businesses. An Advisory Group will shape strategic recommendations over the next few months.

🚂 Trainline has partnered with Scope3 to focus on sustainable advertising, targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. With 27 million users across 40 countries, Trainline aims to offer low-carbon advertising options via Green Media Products and Scope3 Verified. This partnership will help brands make informed decisions to reduce emissions, aligning with Trainline’s environmental goals while enhancing campaign performance. Through GMP Direct, brands can select pre-filtered digital ads avoiding climate risk, supporting sustainable goals without compromising on impact.