CSR and Sustainability

🏨 Pan Pacific London, located in the City of London, now a member of the Accessible Hospitality Alliance, offers over 10% of its 237 guest rooms as wheelchair accessible, including 12 fully equipped rooms. By June 9, 2026, ahead of the AHA Forum, the hotel will showcase its accessibility features, such as an infinity pool hoist and 11 accessible toilets. Opened in September 2021, it has received the Forbes Five-Star Award for three consecutive years.

🏖 18 April in Angkor Archaeological Park, Likong Huy ‘Yuki’ guides Anantara Angkor Resort guests with tailored tours exploring Khmer history. In Budapest, Tamás Gebei enriches visitor experiences at the 130-year-old Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel, sharing insights from over 15 years. On Amalfi’s cliffs, Fra Marcus connects guests to an 800-year legacy at Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel. Anantara Hotels & Resorts emphasizes cultural preservation through these dedicated individuals worldwide.

🏨 April 8, 2026, Pennsylvania Convention Center hosted AAHOACON26 with over 5,700 attendees. AAHOA highlighted victories like the Safe Hotels Act and the "No Pay, No Stay" law. Efforts continue against a $38 hourly wage ordinance in Los Angeles. The AAHOA Charitable Foundation raised $431,000 for Chandra Nagamallaiah’s family. AAHOA advocates for members through advocacy, education, and community work, empowering members, protecting investments, and creating opportunities.

📦 Food By Dish, a London-based catering company, assesses suppliers annually for sustainability. County Supplies, their produce supplier, uses biodegradable packaging, aiming for zero plastic. Brae, a restaurant, partners with Schulz Organic Dairy for reusable milk containers. Melbourne's Clamms seafood wholesaler introduced reusable crates. Encouraging suppliers to reduce packaging through bulk deliveries, reusable containers, or return schemes helps decrease environmental impact, while short supply chains with local suppliers minimize spoilage and flexibly adapt to sustainable practices.

🐟 T’LUR adapts sturgeon for Malaysia’s tropical climate, maintaining year-round activity to produce delicate, clean caviar. Following a global wild caviar ban, the market now favors farmed varieties, with T’LUR competing in the premium segment. The farm practices zero-waste, utilizing all parts of the sturgeon for culinary and nutritional purposes. This sustainable approach aligns with chefs prioritizing whole-animal use and responsible sourcing.

🌱 In Bali, a waste crisis threatens both the environment and tourism, with over 3,400 tonnes of daily waste and overflowing landfills. Tourism contributes significantly to this waste. Locavore NXT in Ubud is pioneering waste management, praised for repurposing 97.8% of its 47,675 kg of waste in 2025, driven by its Circular Waste Centre. Hospitality businesses are urged to adopt a circular economy approach as government mandates require them to manage their own waste.

🏨 Accor partners with the Grand Palais in Paris from 2025 to 2028, focusing on cultural engagement as a strategic differentiator. A Skift Research survey highlights affluent travelers' preference for authentic cultural experiences. Accor's cultural strategy includes heritage preservation, emerging talent support, and sustainability. Projects include a museum-boat with Art Explora and restoration efforts with the World Monuments Fund. The aim is to deepen brand engagement and measure impact on territories, artists, and communities.

🟢 Transportation emissions are reduced through low-carbon logistics and route optimization. Waste management focuses on minimizing generation and enhancing recycling. Energy efficiency is improved via equipment upgrades and increased renewable energy use. Customers receive support in reducing carbon emissions with product carbon footprint data and sustainable procurement aid. Efforts include packaging reduction and recycling solutions, helping customers achieve standards like FSC and Green Key, thus extending sustainability impact across the value chain.

🏨 In hospitality, ESG standards are becoming essential: hotels adopt low-carbon solutions, using responsibly sourced FSC-certified materials. Social aspects emphasize partnerships, communities, and transparent supply chains, shifting focus to beneficiary impact. Governance ensures transparency and accountability, fundamental for success. ESG expectations are rising, driven by attention to detail and strategic partnerships.