Opinion Articles — Environment &amp; Sustainability

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI)

In the dynamic world of the hospitality industry, the key to sustainable success lies in effective financial management. One powerful approach that has been gaining momentum is “Zero-Based Budgeting” (ZBB). For years, this method has revolutionized ...

Mastering Success: Zero-Based Budgeting for Hotels

Kinza Raheel

International Marketing & Communications Manager

Fairmas GmbH

Finance

In an era marked by accelerated change and unpredictability, staying ahead in any industry calls for adaptability and foresight. The recent BLLA conference on the investment advantages of small-scale operational adaptability spotlighted the critical...

The Confluence of Sustainability and Profitability: A New Paradigm for Independent Hotels

Ariela Goharik Kiradjian

Partner & COO

BLLA

Boutique & Lifestyle

Events & Conferences

Real Estate & Investment

Nowadays, we see sustainability touted across trade publication headlines and social media. But beyond the buzzword, what does sustainability actually mean, in practical terms, for your hotel? Why does sustainability in travel matter so much now – m...

Sustainability for Hotels - The Impact on Profitability

Rita Machado

VP, Sales & Marketing, Great Hotels of the World

GuestCentric Systems

Sales & Marketing

Restaurant curbside pickup evolved from the old-fashioned takeout service and has gained momentum since COVID. Restaurateurs embrace the concept, and consumers want it. Curbside pickup will remain an essential restaurant distribution method even aft...

Besides helping the environment, what other benefits can restaurants see from green food packages?

Linchi Kwok

Professor at The Collins College of Hospitality Management, Cal Poly Pomona

CAL Poly Pomona

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Food and beverage

Guest Experience

Food and beverage are a key sector in the hospitality arena, and lodging operators must identify what guests expect with regard to food and beverage, innovation, high quality, efficiency and great product choices.

Food and Beverage Trends: What Works and Is Sustaining?

Robert O’Halloran

Professor Director, School of Hospitality Leadership at East Carolina University.

East Carolina University

Food & Beverage

The hospitality industry is experiencing a tech-driven transformation, bringing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices to the forefront. This article delves into how technology is not only shaping sustainable initiatives but also pres...

Integrating Technology to Advance the Hospitality Sector’s ESG Journey

Anu Joy

General Manager and Industry Consulting Head of Hospitality, ITC Infotech

ITC Infotech India Ltd

Property Technology

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

The vision of the EHL Institute of Nutrition R&D is to apply nature-inspired designs to tackle nutrition challenges. Its main model when conducting prototyping, user testing activities and research on food and nutrition-related topics is nature. Bio...

How biomimicry can lead to innovative and resilient business solutions

Inès Blal

Dean of Undergraduate School at EHL Hospitality Business School

EHL

Innovation

At HVS, we take sustainability seriously. It is an important topic for us as a firm and also for the hospitality industry as a whole. As consultants to hotels and hotel operators, we spend much time traveling to meet our clients and conducting site ...

Sustainable Business Travel: Our Partnership for a Greener Future

Rodney G. Clough

President - HVS Americas, Denver

HVS

The reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is a pressing challenge in combating climate change and achieving sustainability. Global CO2 emissions have been rising steadily over the past century, primarily driven by the consumption of fossil fue...

In green we believe: Reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) in sustainable hospitality

Dr. Xiaoxiao Fu

Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management

UCF