CSR and Sustainability

📺 Charles McDiarmid, the Managing Director at Wickaninnish Inn – Relais & Chateaux, discusses storm watching, sustainability, and the significance of being a Relais & Châteaux member. The interview, hosted by Adam Mogelonsky of Hotel Mogel, is part of Hospitality Net's Brand Insiders video series. The episode is approximately one hour long and is available on Hospitality Net and Hotel Mogel websites.

📋 Rosewood will host "Rise to the Table" in London from March 7-13, 2027, after its debut in Hong Kong. 🎉 The program aims to uplift female professionals in food, beverage, and hospitality. Held at The Chancery Rosewood, it includes leadership development, professional coaching, and a year-long mentorship. Applications close on October 28, 2026. Participants must have five years' experience and fluency in English. 📍 London offers a vibrant hospitality scene for this initiative. 🌍

📊 Gastronomy studies food's cultural, scientific, and historical connections. Coined in the 19th century, it differs from culinary arts, which focus on food preparation. The global food and beverage market is projected to reach $7,042.76 billion by 2025. Gastronomy intersects with sustainability and innovation, involving study and careers in food culture, science, and business. EHL Group, pioneering hospitality education since 1893, offers programs in Switzerland and Singapore.

📚 Radisson Hotel Group and GDS-Movement released a guide for sustainable event planning, highlighting that 66% of associations value sustainability, but only 34% have integrated it and 3% have advanced programs. Barriers include costs and data access. The guide suggests collaboration and outlines five actions, such as early planning and certified suppliers. Inge Huijbrechts and Guy Bigwood emphasize the need for practical tools and destination collaboration to enhance sustainability.

🛌 United States, 18 minutes ago: Hotel linens and amenities are critical for guest satisfaction. Bulk procurement is key, using a 3x par stock formula for linens and towels to prevent shortages during peak times. Thread count affects linen choice; T-180 for budget, T-300 for luxury. Pre-packaged amenity kits save labor time. Eco-certification and EcoBox packaging are increasingly standard. US-based suppliers offer quicker lead times. Hotel Items (A & S Suppliers, Inc.) specializes in comprehensive hospitality solutions near Miami, Florida.

📚 Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) and GDS-Movement released a guide to enhance sustainability in events, unveiled in Brussels. Despite 66% of associations valuing sustainability, only 34% implement it, with 3% having advanced programs. The guide offers 5 strategies: early collaboration, certified suppliers, social initiatives, low-carbon mobility, and linked frameworks. Through the GDS-Index, destinations are evaluated using 74 indicators aligned with UN SDGs and GSTC criteria to improve event sustainability. Radisson has over 1,575 hotels in 100+ countries.

🍼 Delamere, based in Knutsford, Cheshire, launched a 97ml oat drink, ideal for hospitality settings like hotel trays and buffets. This plant-based alternative to cow’s milk caters to diverse dietary needs. With a six-month shelf life, the drink comes in recyclable glass bottles and is available via Brakes and wholesalers. Each bottle offers 3-4 servings, reducing single-use plastics. Dan Yates highlights its sustainability and convenience, predicting its integration into guest experiences.

```html 🏨 ``` Who? Taran Patel and Chirag Patel experienced The Leela Palace Bangalore, part of India's Leela hospitality group. When? On India’s 80th Independence Day. Where? Bangalore, India. What? The Leela Palace offers experiential and regenerative hospitality through personal touches, ecological initiatives, and spiritual experiences. How? Home-cooked meals, recycled flower incense sticks by marginalized women, spiritual aarti ceremonies, and extended service at departure. Les Roches, founded in 1954, provides hospitality education in Switzerland and Spain to over 100 nationalities.

🏨 Cornwall-based hotels Watergate Bay and SeaSpace achieved Gold certification from Green Tourism, recognizing their sustainability efforts. SeaSpace, in Newquay, uses solar energy and local suppliers, while Watergate Bay hotel focuses on circularity and conservation. A partnership with Nurdle UK led to a 97% reduction in microplastics at Watergate Bay beach. Over 80 liters of material were removed in a three-day clean-up, reducing microplastics from 25.45g to 0.8g per square meter.