In an era where Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are becoming central to business strategy, the hospitality industry stands at the forefront of a transformative journey. The HYB 2024 Hospitality ESG Edition, themed "Unlocking the ESG Innovation Stack in Hospitality," is a comprehensive publication that delves into the intersection of sustainability and innovation in the hospitality sector.

With the convergence of global systemic risks and evolving socio-economic and environmental conditions, this edition focuses on the innovation stack—a combination of technologies, methods, and strategies—that can revolutionize hospitality operations. The publication underscores the immense pressure from investors, regulators, and consumers for ESG data and transparent disclosures, highlighting the need for the industry to engage in regenerative, net positive approaches.

Guest Editor Willy Legrand, a renowned authority in sustainable hospitality, emphasizes the urgency and importance of this initiative: "The hospitality sector is at a pivotal point where embracing ESG is not just a choice but a necessity. This edition of HYB is a call to arms, guiding the industry towards innovation-driven sustainability. We aim to provide a roadmap for not only mitigating impacts but also for spearheading a regenerative approach that benefits all stakeholders.Willy Legrand and Professor at IU International University

What to Expect from HYB 2024 Hospitality ESG Edition:

1. Roadblocks to Overcome: Insights from industry sustainability leaders, including Brune Poirson (Accor), Marloes Knippenberg (Kerten Hospitality), and Iris Lam (Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group), addressing key challenges such as global commitment, consensus on ESG approaches, and funding for positive transformation.
2. Future Directions in ESG for the Hotel Industry: Expert articles exploring key sustainability trends, challenges, and opportunities, categorized into six major themes:
   • The Rise of Net Positive Movement
   • From Strategy to Regulation
   • Operational Efficiency and Sustainability
   • The Built Environment
   • Validating Sustainability
   • Shaping ESG Practices
3. Innovative Insights and Practical Solutions: Each section offers a deep dive into topics like regenerative hospitality, mandatory ESG reporting, the utilization of AI and robotics, sustainable architecture, certification processes, and collaborative approaches for a sustainable future.

Thanks to our group of 30+ contributing authors and industry supporters, we are not just tracing the contours of a more sustainable future; we are actively shaping it. This edition is a testament to our commitment to driving the hospitality industry towards a path of innovation-led sustainability, where ESG is not just a part of the business strategy but its core. Henri Roelings, Publisher, The HOTEL Yearbook (HYB) and Hospitality Net

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The Hotel Yearbook is a family of publications that call upon a wide-ranging group of senior executives, analysts, consultants and opinion leaders from all over the world to ask, "What lies ahead for the global hotel industry?" In The Hotel Yearbook - whether it is the highly respected annual edition or any of the special editions focusing on such critically important themes as technology, talent development, or the digital world - our forward-looking contributors share with readers the key trends and developments that they believe could have an impact on the performance of the hotel industry in the future. Visit hotelyearbook.com.