Initiative eco-responsable et RSE

📈 Vacances Bleues Business, a key player in the tourism industry, reports a significant 22% growth in MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions) revenue in 2024, reaching €11.5 million, up from €9.375 million in 2023. Despite challenges in June due to the preparation for the 2024 Olympics, the company's bespoke services cater to professional events across over 20 destinations in France, emphasizing eco-responsible tourism, high-tech meeting spaces, and comfortable accommodations.

🏖️ MMV, a mountain club holiday specialist, launched its first digital campaign, a collaboration with Jellyfish (The Brandtech Group), highlighting its social and environmental responsibility commitments. The campaign was shot at Résidence Club MMV Altaviva in Tignes, at the foot of the slopes. It showcases a variety of family experiences beyond skiing, including children's clubs, convivial moments, and après-ski activities for unique family memories in a warm and dynamic environment.

🌳 C Beach Club in Bel Ombre, Mauritius, earned the Green Key Certification, becoming the first restaurant in the country to achieve the international eco-label for environmental responsibility. This milestone reflects the commitment of both the C Beach Club and Rogers Hospitality Group to sustainable development. The club's sustainability program, "Now for Tomorrow," initiated in 2021, focuses on food waste and waste management, distributing buffet leftovers to staff, local NGOs like FoodWise, and pig farmers.

🏡 Hotel Co 51 expanded its European portfolio with the Element by Westin® Wroclaw, marking the first of its brand in Poland with 115 rooms designed for extended stays and eco-conscious lifestyles. As the second Element hotel in Europe, it features animal-friendly accommodations, nature-inspired design, modern facilities, superior-quality rooms with full kitchens, spacious living areas, spa-like bathrooms, a gym, all-day meeting space, dedicated laundry, and underground parking with electric car charging stations. The hotel adheres to sustainable building principles, has achieved LEED Gold certification, and is pursuing Green Key certification, reflecting Hotel Co 51's commitment to sustainable operations.

🏖 Tarn Attractivité became the first Departmental Tourism Committee (CDT/ADT) in Occitanie, France, to receive the Engagé RSE (Corporate Social Responsibility) label from Afnor at the confirmed level. The label was officially awarded by Afnor to Didier Houlès, president of Tarn Attractivité, on September 19. The agency boasts 22 landscapes, 82 sensitive natural areas, 10 Natura 2000 sites, and is driven by a mission to maintain the attractiveness of the Tarn region responsibly, while preserving its territory and expertise.

🏢 The Groupe Duval became a "mission-led company" in 2022, embedding social and environmental objectives into its statutes. It aims to utilize entrepreneurship for engagement and create sustainable value for territories. A mission committee with independent personalities was established to ensure actions align with these goals.

???? 🌳 The IIIrd Sustainable Destinations Summit, organized by the Consell de Mallorca in collaboration with UN Tourism, is set for October 17-18, 2024, at Zoetry Mallorca. Key speakers include the President of the Balearic Islands Government, Marga Prohens, Consell de Mallorca President, Llorenç Galmés, and UN Tourism Executive Director, Zoritsa Urosevic. The event focuses on harmonizing tourism with societal sustainability, featuring meteorology doctor Mario Picazo as moderator.

🌇 Six Senses, a luxury hotel brand, has been eliminating plastic since the mid-1990s, fully removing single-use bottles, straws, and disposable packaging by 2016. CEO Neil Jacobs announced the sharing of their sustainability efforts with the hospitality industry to promote collective action against plastic pollution, emphasizing that luxury and sustainability can coexist without compromising guest experience. Their journey and practical solutions are documented to influence broader industry practices.

💸 Vimar released its second Sustainability Report in 2023, reaffirming its 2022 commitments to a sustainable future. The report follows GRI 2021 standards and aligns with the European Green Deal's objectives, showcasing the company's efforts to balance commercial success with environmental and community commitment. Key strategies include increasing the use of renewable energy and environmentally friendly production processes.

🏛 Accor partners with World Monuments Fund (WMF) for a three-year initiative to protect world cultural heritage and promote sustainable tourism, benefiting local communities. Aimed at enriching destinations, the partnership leverages WMF's expertise and global presence to develop sustainable projects, fostering stronger community ties. The travel and tourism sector is significant, contributing up to 10% of global GDP and jobs, with some countries depending on tourism for up to 70% of their economy.