CSR and Sustainability

🌴 From 19-22 September 2025 at Fari Islands, the inaugural Fari Islands Festival brings global visionaries and regional changemakers together at two resorts: The Ritz-Carlton Maldives and Patina Maldives. Focused on five pillars including Culinary Artistry and Nature Amplified, it features experts like Gibbs Kuguru and events like Rupi Kaur's performance. Supported by Fari Campus, the festival emphasizes cultural and ecological connections, aiming for transformative guest experiences and community impact.

🚪 Washington D.C., 2025-2026: The AHLA Foundation's No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Summit coincided with the UN World Day against Trafficking in Persons, emphasizing the hotel industry's anti-trafficking commitment. Since 2023, over $2.35 million has supported 27 organizations through the NRFT Survivor Fund. Key 2025-2026 grantees include 3Strands Global and Empowered Network. The NRFT Advisory Council, with industry leaders, guides these efforts, highlighting lived experience insights to combat trafficking and support survivors.

🌎 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.