Initiative eco-responsable et RSE

🌍 Ouvert en 2024 à Bel Ombre, le Heritage Marine Education Centre à Maurice accueille plus de 3 500 participants en six mois, offrant des ateliers axés sur la biodiversité et la protection environnementale. Au Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa, 300 kg de déchets alimentaires sont compostés quotidiennement, et 207 tonnes de CO₂ sont compensées par un programme de plantation d'arbres. Ces établissements se démarquent par leur engagement envers la durabilité et la conservation.

🏨 Essendi, a key player in the European hotel industry, manages 550 hotels with 20,000 employees and assets worth €7.5 billion. Focused on mid-range segments post-crisis, Essendi emphasizes cost management and an owner-operator model. Since 2023, asset management has driven growth, with strategies including asset conversion and purchase, prioritizing sustainability and profitability—"positive hospitality." Covivio shifted to a mixed property-owner model, balancing resilience and opportunity sharing.

🌱 MyBeezBox, founded in 2015, has achieved B Corp™ certification, joining around 10,200 global companies, including 600 in France. This milestone acknowledges their CSR efforts, focusing on employee welfare, gender pay equality, flexible work, and ethical supplier selection. MyBeezBox supports ecological projects like "Adopte une Ruche" and tree planting, and conducted a carbon footprint assessment in 2022, reinforcing their commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

🏗️ Fountainbridge, Edinburgh is set to host a £200 million (€227 million) hybrid development on the former Fountain Brewery site, vacant for 20 years. Led by The Social Hub, Montagu Evans, and Hawkins Brown, the project will feature 560 units, including hotel accommodations, student housing, coworking spaces for 300, and more, creating about 100 jobs. The Social Hub's Glasgow location, opened in 2024, hosts over 600 events annually, supporting community and educational initiatives.

🌿 Balaji Panigrahi, the gardening head at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Goa, embodies dedication and creativity in hospitality. He transformed the resort's landscapes into art, creating the celestial Nakshatra garden and sustainable Fresca herb garden. Panigrahi supports IHCL's Paathya sustainability initiatives, mentoring colleagues and nurturing both nature and community. His passion and leadership make him the "green heart" of Taj Exotica, inspiring guests and teams. Attend the 25th Hospitality Awards by subscribing to Hospitality Leader.

🏨 La Sinfonia, grâce à D-EDGE, a mis en place un écosystème digital durable, alliant technologie hôtelière et marketing intelligent, pour équilibrer sa distribution entre OTAs et réservations directes. Cette stratégie optimise les revenus et l'efficacité tout en renforçant la relation client. Les hôtels indépendants et groupes régionaux peuvent ainsi viser une croissance durable avec le bon partenaire, plaçant l'expérience client au cœur des priorités.

🏨 Shiadu Hotels, with 11 establishments in Lisbon, Porto, and Seville, employs around 170 people from over 20 nationalities. They've achieved ISO 14001 certification for sustainability in Lisbon and Porto, and aim for the same in Spain. Initiatives include eliminating single-use plastics, promoting diversity, and operating a 41-hectare organic farm acquired in 2018. The farm produces various organic goods for their hotels, aligning with their responsible and inclusive business philosophy.

🗺️ 2026 travel hotspots feature Okinawa (Japan), Sardaigne (Italy), Phu Quoc (Vietnam), Savoie (France), Fort Walton Beach (Florida, USA), Ucluelet (Canada), Cotswolds (UK), San Miguel de Allende (Mexico), and Hobart (Australia). These destinations offer unique experiences like subtropical beaches, historical sites, pristine forests, and vibrant cultures. For optimal visits, consider off-peak seasons, sustainable travel, and early bookings. 2026 promises diverse travel experiences for every kind of traveler.

🌴 Miguel Sanz, Directeur de Turespaña, a souligné le 25 novembre 2025, à Paris, les avancées de l'Espagne vers une durabilité touristique. L'Espagne Tourisme 2030, approuvé en octobre 2025, propose des mesures pour renforcer la durabilité sociale et environnementale. Avec plus de 200 entités collaborant, ce plan inclut un Observatoire du logement touristique et des programmes d'adaptation au changement climatique. L'événement "Spain Talks: Caring for the Future" s'est tenu au siège de l'OCDE.

🏨 Rénovation complète du Corus Hotel Hyde Park à Londres, comptant 389 chambres, pour un repositionnement haut de gamme sous l'enseigne Tribute Portfolio de Marriott International. Situé face à Hyde Park, l'hôtel cible une clientèle affaires et loisirs. Design par Fitzsimons Design et AD Associates, intégrant espaces coworking et restaurants signature. La rénovation privilégie durabilité et efficacité énergétique, incorporant principes ESG. Ouverture prévue l'année prochaine sous le nom Hyde & Seek.