Initiative eco-responsable et RSE

🍳 École Ducasse and the Macao University of Tourism signed a partnership allowing students exemption from internship requirements to join École Ducasse's culinary and pastry arts programs. This collaboration enhances access to globally renowned culinary education with specific tuition benefits. Dr. Fanny Vong, Dr. Connie Loi, Dr. Clara Lei, and Karine Hyon-Vintrou contributed to the agreement, aiming to build a robust international academic network and provide top-tier training for aspiring chefs worldwide.

💻 Virginie Corraze, Associate Director at Amadeus, leads a Green IT initiative since late 2021, integrating it as a core aspect of the company's ESG strategy. She directs a cross-functional team supporting 10,000 engineers with tools and standards to enhance work quality and reduce carbon footprint. Amadeus has conducted 12 interviews to tailor solutions for diverse engineering roles. Since 2021, 5,000 engineers have participated in the Climate Fresco workshop. Amadeus contributes to the Green Software Foundation, developing a software carbon intensity standard, set to be fully integrated by 2025.

💸 Black Friday sales on 29 November and Cyber Monday on 2 December, followed by Travel Tuesday on 3 December, feature up to 80% discounts from companies like Expedia and Booking. These events are a response to disappointing Summer 2024 for tourism, particularly for accommodation providers. Hopper invented Travel Tuesday in 2017, noting increased travel sales post-Black Friday. Google searches for "Travel Tuesday" quintupled in two years, mainly in the USA and Canada. The Travel Tuesday trend is less significant in Europe, but bookings in the USA increased notably in 2023. Marketing trends suggest Travel Tuesday might eclipse Black Friday, promoting sustainable travel offers.

🎓 The Graduate Diploma in Private Aviation is a full-time, two-semester program available at Les Roches' campuses in Marbella, Spain; Crans-Montana, Switzerland; and Abu Dhabi, UAE, including a six-month internship with Jetex during the second semester. Les Roches and Jetex will offer joint partial scholarships to selected participants, with exemplary students considered for employment at Jetex based on performance and hiring needs upon program completion. Full program details to be announced soon.

💰 Social entrepreneurship blends social and commercial activities, utilizing market mechanisms to address social challenges. It targets groups often neglected by traditional markets, extending into fields like healthcare, microfinance, and senior care, supported by organizations like Ashoka and the Schwab Foundation. The hospitality industry, a key societal sector impacting numerous UN SDGs, offers an ideal setting for social impact, combining human interaction, professional opportunities, stakeholder involvement, and both local and international influence. Responsible hotel management can align financial performance with social impact, meeting client and legislative demands for positive change. This approach inspires new funding methods for investment needs and sustainable business models that consider stakeholder requirements while catering to the growing demand for local and fair consumption, attracting purpose-driven talent to the industry.

🏨 Voco hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, debuts in Atlanta with voco The Darwin Hotel in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. The hotel offers 111 rooms and combines over five decades of history with contemporary style and sustainability, featuring plant-based amenities, bedding from 100% recycled materials, and reusable water bottles.

🌟 Relais & Châteaux celebrated its 70th anniversary in Paris, announcing new sustainability commitments "In Harmony with the Living" at their annual congress and a partnership with UNESCO. President Laurent Gardinier aims to align travel with environmental, social, and economic goals. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay notes the urgency, with 1 million species at risk of extinction out of 8 million identified. The association's 12 commitments focus on preserving hospitality traditions, protecting biodiversity, and fostering a more humane world.

🏖 Collection Rivages launches reservations for the 2025 season starting December 4, offering a new travel experience combining comfort, thoughtful design, and immersion in exceptional natural settings. Aiming to redefine upscale open-air hospitality with a commitment to sustainability and conviviality, the brand unveils five destinations and three tailored stay packages, ensuring flexibility and a local immersive experience through partnerships and eco-friendly materials.