Initiative eco-responsable et RSE

🏠 The iconic 5-star hotel in the heart of Rome, managed by Massimo Coli, will reopen on September 27, 2024, after a major renovation. The hotel, part of Starhotels Collezione led by President and CEO Elisabetta Fabri, now features 84 renovated rooms and suites, a serene spa suite, and a new dining experience at Café Romano. Elisabetta Fabri, a Florentine with a cosmopolitan background, started Starhotels International in 1992 and became CEO and Vice-President of Starhotels SpA in 2000, ascending to President in 2011.

💡 Sarah Derry, ex-PDG at Accor for the Pacific region, noted for exceptional leadership and commercial results, anticipates steering Homeward Bound, a non-profit established in 2016 focused on empowering women in STEMM fields. Homeward Bound aids women to impact a sustainable future, tackling global issues such as environmental challenges, health crises, and biodiversity loss. STEMM encompasses science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine, critical for innovation and addressing issues like climate change and sustainability.

💚 In October 2024, Fauchon L’Hôtel Paris and Fauchon L’Hôtel Kyoto, part of The Leading Hotels of the World, support breast cancer research, a condition affecting 1 in 8 women. They've co-created a "Pink October" menu as part of their public health commitment. The initiative is a collaboration between Chef Baptiste Limouzin from Paris and Chef Keiichiro Hayashi from Kyoto, blending French and Japanese culinary arts. This marks the second consecutive year of their engagement.

📅 Vincent Zaldivar of CDS Groupe will host travel agencies and TMCs at IFTM's business club from September 17-19, revealing new offerings from Hugo Vicherat, VP of Product, Strategy, and Partnership. Vicherat, with a background at Amadeus and Expedia, targets tool performance, efficiency, and productivity. Partnering with hotel ecosystems like Amadeus, Booking, and Expedia, 90% of bookings focus on 40,000 hotels. CDS was first to identify hotels with electric charging stations, emphasizes RSE criteria, and partners with SHeTravel for women's safety. CDS technology allows booking for over 9 people, outperforming GDS limitations. The company practices agile development with biweekly updates, sharing generated revenues transparently with agents and planning a visual overhaul of Travelroom by year-end. CDS and IFTM will continue "mini-lives of business travel" in October, leading up to the 2025 business travel trendsetting event.

🚿 The Waterfront Hotel in Sliema, Malta, with 165 rooms, has implemented HYDRAO's color-changing showerheads and rain showers to reduce water and energy consumption. These connected devices sensitize guests towards conservation by altering colors based on the amount of water used. Located 20 minutes from Malta International Airport, the hotel aims to decrease water usage and the cost of heating water. The Waterfront Hotel boasts an outdoor pool and scenic views of Sliema port, Manoel Island, and Valletta, with most rooms offering sea views.

📑 Atout France launched the 3rd phase of its "Innovation touristique et terrains d’expérimentations" call on September 17, targeting sustainable and digital transformation in the tourism economy. Applications are open until November 5, focusing on 5 themes including inclusive tourism and circular economy. Public, semi-public, associative, or private entities with operational expertise in innovation support can apply. Winners will receive up to €60,000 (excl. VAT) per project.

🏖 Contact Hôtels inaugurated L’Orée du Bois, their new 4-star flagship in Tarn-et-Garonne, on September 23, 2024. Nestled atop the Barguelonne valley near Lauzerte, it boasts eco-friendly design with Ecolabel-certified 100% natural bedding and organic refillable amenities. Visitors can enjoy a 38-meter infinity pool with valley views, a 28°C lap pool, a natural jacuzzi, and a panoramic sauna, with a 230m² experiential spa opening soon.

🐶 WelcomeFamily, a leader in kid and family-oriented services in hospitality, launched Beast'izz, aiming to specialize in pet-friendly products and accessories that are eco-designed and 100% customizable. These offerings cater to the 75 million pets in France. Coinciding with the National Dog Week from September 28 to October 6, Beast'izz presents a variety of fun, animal-friendly items like bowls, collars, and toys for pets to eat, sleep, and play comfortably anywhere with their families.

💸 Edgar Suites, avec un score de 81,7, a obtenu le label B Corp, rejoignant plus de 7,000 entreprises mondiales, dont 475 en France. B Corp exige que les entreprises respectent des normes sociales et environnementales sur plus de 200 critères. La grille est revue tous les 18 mois par B Lab, qui a audité Edgar Suites. Avant cela, Edgar Suites était déjà une entreprise à mission depuis 2022 et avait reçu le label Clef Verte en 2023.

🌳 Hébergements touristiques adoptent des mesures de gestion durable: réduction des déchets via tri, recyclage, compostage, et choix de produits d'entretien naturels. Incitation à l'utilisation d'énergies vertes, ampoules LED, régulateurs de pression d'eau, et contrôle de la température pour diminuer l'empreinte carbone. Sensibilisation des clients aux écogestes et anti-gaspillage. Préférence pour les produits locaux, circuits courts, et activités rurales telles que l'agritourisme. Encouragement à la mobilité douce via covoiturage, transports en commun, navettes électriques, et location de vélos. Labels comme Clef Verte, Ecolabel Européen soulignent l'engagement écologique. Politique de sobriété numérique appliquée à l'équipement et à la gestion des ressources numériques.