Initiative eco-responsable et RSE

🎓 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.

📌 A Digital Tourism Think Tank report for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) reveals only 15% of UN Sustainable Development Goals related to tourism are likely to be met by 2030. UN research predicts a 154% rise in energy consumption, a 131% increase in greenhouse gas emissions, a 152% hike in water usage, and a 251% surge in solid waste by 2050 if current trends persist. ATM will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 28 to May 1, 2025. Consumers face a lack of information and transparency regarding sustainable travel options, as noted by Visa and Oxford Economics research.

📋 AKTO's annual report for 2023 highlights its impactful support for companies and employees in the services sector, particularly vital for the many small businesses comprising 90% of the 130,000 newly referenced by AKTO, now overseeing 364,000 companies and over 6 million employees. AKTO emphasizes the need for resources to continue its economically and socially beneficial mission amidst these significant industry transformations.

🧑‍🦰 During the 28th European Week for the Employment of People with Disabilities, Accor and Handiwork announced a partnership to promote training and professional integration for disabled people in the hospitality industry. The HANDIWORK DÉCOUVERTE program will be implemented in Accor establishments in France, targeting those from protected sectors. The first group of 7 hotels will start in late 2024 in Hauts-de-Seine (92), Toulouse, and Le Havre, with 28 participants. In early 2025, it'll expand to Lyon and Bordeaux. Over ten months, participants will be trained in various hospitality jobs, receiving certificates upon completion, and may continue their careers within the Accor Group.

🌍 During COP29, the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance launched Universal Sustainability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a session with Tourism ministers and COP presidency. The KPIs address Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics including greenhouse gas emissions, water use, waste, and energy. This aligns with COP29 climate goals, marking a significant step for the hospitality industry's commitment to reducing carbon footprint and embracing sustainability.