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📺 Featured on EUREStv 🇳🇱 Martin Rijk, a EURES Adviser from the Netherlands speaks with Kim Bliek, the owner of De Molenhoek Holiday Resort about onboarding. How to make employees from abroad feel welcome and integrating them into a new work environment and why is it so important for fair work anywhere in Europe? Check the video below 👇 #EURES30 #EURESjobs #WorkInEurope

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Imagine a hotel that breathes, grows, and thrives with its environment. Populus and Hotel Westland are not just buildings; they're a bold leap towards a carbon-positive future, blending cutting-edge sustainable practices with the raw beauty of nature. From biophilic designs that bring the outdoors in, to structures built from the earth itself, these spaces are more than just places to stay—they're a statement. It's a thrilling time to witness such innovation, where design meets sustainability to redefine luxury and comfort. Let's explore these groundbreaking projects together and see where the future of hospitality is headed. https://lnkd.in/gp9cGzgX #SustainableDesign #EcoFriendlyTravel #GreenHotels #InnovativeHospitality #CarbonPositive #BiophilicDesign #SustainableLuxury #FutureOfTravel #EcoInnovation #HospitalityTrends #TheExperienceGroup #CommercialRealEstate #InnovativeSpaces

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❄️ Winter Challenges for Hotels in the Netherlands ❄️ As the winter season approaches, hotels in the Netherlands can face challenges: 🛏️ Fewer Guests: Winter means fewer tourists and business travelers, leading to empty rooms. 🌨️ Bad Weather: Storms can delay travel, increasing heating and maintenance costs. 🤝 Staff Shortages: Less staff can strain operations, even with fewer guests. 🌟 Holiday Offers: Creating special deals is necessary to attract guests, adding pressure. At Nexus Hospitality, we help hotels handle these seasonal challenges with smart solutions, so they can continue offering great service all year round. #Hospitality #HotelIndustry #WinterSeason #NexusHospitality

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Join Marc Maasland, Master Student at Hotelschool The Hague in his presentation, "Adapting to AI: What the Future Holds for Young Professionals in Hospitality" on Friday, December 13, 2024 for FREE at the Responsible AI Summit The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the employment landscape, particularly for younger generations entering industries traditionally filled by students and recent graduates. In sectors like hospitality, AI technologies are automating tasks that once provided critical entry-level opportunities for youth, raising important questions about the future of employment and career development. This presentation explores the impact of AI on youth employment, using the hospitality industry as a case study. Historically, hospitality has been a gateway for young people, offering roles such as front-desk operations, customer service, human resources, marketing, and revenue management. However, many of these roles are being replaced or augmented by AI-powered tools like self-service check-in kiosks, automated customer service, and AI-driven analytics for revenue management. As this trend accelerates, students and young professionals pursuing hospitality degrees must prepare for a job market that increasingly demands digital and AI-related skills. In navigating this new landscape, it is crucial to ensure that AI enhances, rather than limits, employment prospects for the next generation. By addressing these challenges thoughtfully, we can create a future of work that is inclusive, ethical, and offers meaningful opportunities for all Register for FREE here: https://bit.ly/RAIS-24

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Tourism is a connecting force. It connects us to cultures and communities across the planet. 💚 It connects us to the natural ecosystems around these communities. It builds empathy and love for humanity and for the planet we call home. Bold climate action in the tourism sector does not only help reduce emissions. It also ensures that we can still visit all of Earth’s beautiful places and support those whose income depends on tourism. Watch Zoritsa Urosevic from UN Tourism explain. #TourismDay | #COP29

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Guided by a bold vision, we aim to create a lasting societal impact by 2027, driven by innovation and purpose. 🌟 Every step brings us closer to transforming ideas into reality. Let’s shape a better future together! #Vision2027 #InnovationJourney #SocietalImpact"

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This article from ImpactAlpha summarises quite well the Inclusive Business Investing Guide recently published by the IFC - International Finance Corporation, FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank and British International Investment. In a nutshell it explains: - What inclusive businesses are and who they serve - How they generate returns - How aligned are they with the investor's thesis - How you can create value and provide technical assistance - How you should measure and manage the impact https://lnkd.in/eKQRbTRM

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AMSTERDAM BANNED NEW HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS Amsterdam will no longer be issuing permits for new hotels. Except for a ‘new-for-old arrangement’ in which a new hotel may only be built if a hotel elsewhere closes and the number beds does not increase. The replacement hotel must be “qualitatively” better, such as more sustainable, and be at least 4 stars under the European Hotel Classification system. Amsterdam has over 470 hotels and 49,000 rooms. In 2023, Amsterdam recorded 20,665,000 hotel night stays. The aim of the hotel-cap policy is to limit annual overnight stays in Amsterdam to 20 million. #Amsterdam ranked 5th globally in terms of international traveller spending with $13.6 billion in 2022. This year, the city raised its tourist tax from 7% to 12.5%. Hotel developers needed to demonstrate they’ve taken into account the interests of the local neighbourhood, that the new property will be sustainable, along with various other requirements. #sustainabletourism #overtourism #localcommunities https://lnkd.in/e8i8b2Bf

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Reflections on sustainability, tourism certification & awards: To what extent do you agree with this statement "The stampede that is happening with sustainable tourism certification, especially unverified systems that don't include on-site assessment, and voting/referral awards, is a threat to gains made in advancing sustainable tourism, as it is giving sustainability deniers/ green washers and green crowders, ammunition and soon will lead to crush that will hurt the gains made by the industry" Sustainable Travel & Tourism Africa

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Great inclusion in The Hotel Magazine 🏨 of my article "Embracing Circularity" within the #hospitality industry and how business in general is missing a trick to engage all stakeholders into their journey within #sustainability 🌏 we need to celebrate the smaller, simpler wins and inspire others to join a movement towards #sustainable #business instead of alienating! 💡 The article discusses how the Clean the World Global hospitality #recycling programme turning discarded soap bars and plastic bottled amenities into #circular impact products embraces just that. Not only diverting waste from landfill, positively impacting vulnerable people and communities globally, tracking and measuring vital data metrics for hotel partners but also enhancing employee engaging into #CSR initiatives!! ♻ The #circulareconomy needs to be in embraced in #hospitalityindustry ⚪ https://lnkd.in/gTRsEwYN Big thanks to the #marketing team at Clean the World, Austin Eaton and Aurélie Grand (MBA) and the team at Custard, Anna Wolfram, Petra Clayton, Georgie Gayler-Thompson, Mike Smith. Sarah Duncan Juliet Kinsman Emma Whitlock

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🌍 Minor Hotels Europe & Americas Receives SBTi Validation for Updated Decarbonisation Targets 🌍   At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, we are setting a strong example for environmental protection and have set ourselves ambitious climate targets: by 2050, we want to reduce our total greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent compared to 2019. The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has officially validated our targets, which reinforces our commitment to sustainable and credible measures. We are delighted to be able to make a positive contribution to protecting our planet together with our partners and guests.   #minorhotels #sustainability #climatetargets #environmentalprotection #SBTi #co2reduction

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What is Hotels for Trees? Is it for Trees only or for humans? What is the key message behind the concept? How Sustainable hospitality can play a key role in being a part of the world that is aiming to achieve more eco-friendly and environment friendly? Read an amazing interview with Mr.Floris Licht. https://lnkd.in/g4b9ckm5

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Are you ready to rethink tourism? 💡 The pandemic magnified tourism's interconnectedness and highlighted visitors' impact on local people and places. We’re also seeing an increased urgency for climate and biodiversity action that is challenging our leaders to think and act more creatively than ever before. In an era of continued change, with many more tough challenges ahead, how can the sector we all know and love be a force for good? Our innovative new program, Tourism Impact Leaders, is an immersive, participatory, peer-to-peer driven learning program, and has been designed to bring together leaders in tourism to grow perspectives, explore solutions to common challenges, and build capability to provide leadership in the industry in a time of constant flux and uncertainty. Curious to learn more? 💫 Head over to our website for all the details > https://lnkd.in/gKvevrQX

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In the first entry in our “Fact from Fiction” series on sustainability issues relating to tourism we tackle the emergence of the “regenerative tourism” paradigm. Through a combination of expert consultation and primary and secondary research, Skift scrutinizes the claims of regenerative tourism, including whether it represents anything new at all and questions its viability as a paradigm. https://hubs.li/Q02CrHq80

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In the first entry in our “Fact from Fiction” series on sustainability issues relating to tourism we tackle the emergence of the “regenerative tourism” paradigm. Through a combination of expert consultation and primary and secondary research, Skift scrutinizes the claims of regenerative tourism, including whether it represents anything new at all and questions its viability as a paradigm. https://hubs.li/Q02Csftg0

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Greentripper’s Climate Action Plan is here! 🌿🤝 As a signatory of the #GlasgowDeclaration we commit to reporting annually on our #ClimateActionPlan, which aims to build a more resilient and sustainable future for the tourism industry. We work closely with our partners to promote climate initiatives, raise awareness, and drive behavior change. This plan provides a comprehensive overview of Greentripper’s sustainability approach in the #tourism sector. 🧳🌏 Our climate services align with the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals (SDGs) and the Glasgow Declaration’s key objectives: halving emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero well before 2050. 👉 Visit our website to read the full report: https://t.ly/Xwrsq

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In our latest blog post, we explore the growing trend of sustainable tourism and how green finance is emerging as a key solution to meet this demand. Discover: • The rise of eco-conscious travelers • What responsible tourists really want • The importance of green finance in tourism • Successful case studies and investment opportunities • The role of public-private partnerships As the tourism industry evolves, it's crucial to understand how we can leverage financial tools to create more sustainable and impactful travel experiences. Whether you're a tourism professional, investor, or passionate traveler, this blog offers valuable insights into the future of responsible tourism. 🌿🌍 https://lnkd.in/dZETazbh

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Do you have a recognised Ecolabel like Green Key or Green Tourism? Greenwashing will be found out by your guests and harm your brand. Having an externally audited Ecolabel will help verify your organisations commitment to sustainability.

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UN Tourism 👉 ESG Framework for tourism businesses https://lnkd.in/dS9Zjjsb "While a number of ESG reporting and disclosure initiatives already exist they have been developed relatively independently. As a result, at present ESG reporting is not done in a standardised manner across organisations, meaning the comparability and scalability of ESG reporting is limited. In this context, UN Tourism is joining efforts to develop a harmonized ESG framework that can be used as a reference by tourism businesses". #reporting #sustaintability #tourism

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