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Why does sustainability matter for the hospitality industry? 🌍 Our guests are increasingly conscious of their personal impact on the planet, whether they’re travelling for business or off for their summer holiday. As an industry, we need to make sure we’re future proofing ourselves to meet the growing demands for sustainable travel. Watch our Chief Sustainability Officer, Catherine Dolton, talk about why this is such an important topic 📽 #JourneytoTomorrow

The Role of Sustainability in the Future of Tourism and Hospitality As someone passionate about shaping the future of the tourism and hospitality industry, I believe sustainability is no longer just a trend—it’s a necessity. From eco-friendly accommodations to reducing food waste and embracing renewable energy, our industry has the potential to lead by example. Guests are increasingly seeking authentic, responsible travel experiences, and businesses that align with these values will thrive. Let’s connect and share insights on how we can collectively build a more sustainable future while delivering exceptional experiences. What innovative sustainability practices have inspired you recently?

77% of travellers under 30 consider sustainability when making travel decisions… So how do you embed sustainability into your strategy? Firstly, understand it’s not a quick-fix, tick-box exercise. Sustainability is a case of walking the walk, not talking the talk. A few core tenets: 1. Looking local How can your destination or travel company genuinely support the local community? This doesn’t mean simply exploiting any local gems for the fun of your customers… It means creating a win/win… Win for them, win for you. 2. Sustainable choices This seems like an obvious one, but it’s crucial. Where possible, make sustainable choices. Not only that, but talk about those choices publicly. Educate your customers on the way you’re aiming to be sustainable… You never know how that might inspire others to do the same. 3. Think conservation What beautiful aspects of your destination, or the places you take people can be conserved and protected? Don’t wait for others to step in and do the work… If you see opportunities to preserve, conserve and protect, go for it. Of course, there’s lots of great work to be done to truly embody a sustainable organisation… But not only do the customers of tomorrow want us to do so… It’s good for the rest of the world too. Win/Win.

Sustainable travel is one of our top priorities when it comes to supporting our clients, so it's great to see other companies within the industry also taking positive steps forward to help protect our planet. One such company is Millennium Hotels and Resorts. Earlier this month they launched their new global programme, #MillenniumGreenStay, which empowers guests to make eco-conscious choices during their stay. Upon check-in, guests receive an Eco-Friendly Practices Card outlining simple actions to reduce their environmental impact, like waste sorting and reusing towels. They also have the chance to earn 500 MyPoints through the group's loyalty programme if they share their green efforts on social media and tag "@millennium". It's a fantastic incentive to make more sustainable decisions when travelling and also encourages others to follow suit. For our own clients, we provide sustainability reporting on all accommodations booked through us, allowing businesses to track their environmental footprint associated with travel and make informed decisions for future trips. After all, transparency is key to achieving sustainability goals. What are your thoughts on Millennium's green initiative? Have you seen or tried similar programmes yourself? #SustainableTravel #MillenniumGreenStay #ACETravel #BusinessTravel #EcoFriendly

77% of travellers under 30 consider sustainability when making travel decisions… So how do you embed sustainability into your strategy? Firstly, understand it’s not a quick-fix, tick-box exercise. Sustainability is a case of walking the walk, not talking the talk. A few core tenets: 1. Looking local How can your destination or travel company genuinely support the local community? This doesn’t mean simply exploiting any local gems for the fun of your customers… It means creating a win/win… Win for them, win for you. 2. Sustainable choices This seems like an obvious one, but it’s crucial. Where possible, make sustainable choices. Not only that, but talk about those choices publicly. Educate your customers on the way you’re aiming to be sustainable… You never know how that might inspire others to do the same. 3. Think conservation What beautiful aspects of your destination, or the places you take people can be conserved and protected? Don’t wait for others to step in and do the work… If you see opportunities to preserve, conserve and protect, go for it. Of course, there’s lots of great work to be done to truly embody a sustainable organisation… But not only do the customers of tomorrow want us to do so… It’s good for the rest of the world too. Win/Win.

🌱 Sustainability Report 🌏 Discover more about FCM Travel Australia and parent company Flight Centre Travel Group’s five-pillar approach to sustainability in this report. The report details information on: People – Purpose, community, connection, culture and development Partners – Sustainable supply chain, human rights and community-based travel Customers – Sustainable product choices, tech solutions and responsible travel education Planet – Our journey to net zero, carbon offset investment and influencing behaviour Principles – Transparent and ethical behaviour, GRI index and climate-related financial disclosure Read the report at https://okt.to/kGLKeQ

Five standout cities making the world a better place The most recent Global Destination Sustainability Index looks at 69 indicators – such as recycling rates, air pollution levels, quantity of cycling paths and the percentage of hotel rooms that are certified eco-friendly – to select the world's most sustainable cities. While the index is geared towards recognising tourism sectors for their sustainability commitments, it also takes into account data that affects city residents – making the index a good resource not only for travellers who want to choose a sustainable destination, but for would-be residents looking to settle in an eco-friendly city, too. #sustainability #cities #greentransition

🌱 Sustainability Report 🌏 Discover more about FCM Travel Australia and parent company Flight Centre Travel Group’s five-pillar approach to sustainability in this report. The report details information on: People – Purpose, community, connection, culture and development Partners – Sustainable supply chain, human rights and community-based travel Customers – Sustainable product choices, tech solutions and responsible travel education Planet – Our journey to net zero, carbon offset investment and influencing behaviour Principles – Transparent and ethical behaviour, GRI index and climate-related financial disclosure Read the report at https://okt.to/zAyo1T

The Future of Tourism: beyond just aiming for Net Zero targets, the future of the Hotel Industry and the tourism industry including SMEs lies on comprehensive sustainability actions to mitigate their environmental impact and contribute positively to climate action with sustainable and regenerative tourism practices. Sustainability is a way of life which should be a way of business. Our Green Destinations Good Travel Program – Sustainability Solutions for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry include training and capacity building support, recognition, certification AND promotion of sustainable hotels that incorporate these climate actions. Learn And Lead! Together, let us future-proof our host communities and the tourism and hospitality industry to make the planet a better place to travel and nurture equal opportunities for future generations. https://lnkd.in/g6654Za7