Responsible Tourism
Responsible tourism is an increasingly vital focus for the UK hotel industry, encompassing sustainability, ethical practices, and community engagement. We cover initiatives that promote eco-friendly operations, reduce environmental impact, support local economies, and foster cultural preservation. Our reporting also includes how hoteliers are integrating responsible tourism practices into their offerings to meet growing guest demand for sustainable and socially conscious travel options.
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Mar- 2025 -13 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/3/25
Apex Hotels has achieved Gold Green Tourism Accreditation for six city-centre properties in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Temple Court. This recognition reflects the hotel group’s commitment to sustainability, with a focus on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and community engagement. Apex Hotels already had two accredited properties in Bath and Dundee,…
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13 MarchHotel Brands
Six Apex Hotels receives Gold Green Tourism Accreditation
Apex Hotels has announced that six of its city centre properties have been awarded Gold Green Tourism Accreditation. The properties are Apex City of London, Apex Temple Court, Apex City of Edinburgh, Apex Waterloo Place, Apex Grassmarket, and Apex City of Glasgow. These hotels join Apex City of Bath and…
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Apr- 2024 -11 AprilHotel Brands
Frasers Hospitality achieves BREEAM In-Use across owned portfolio
Frasers Hospitality, a strategic business unit of Frasers Property Limited, has reinforced its stewardship in responsible tourism with the recent award of Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) In-Use (BIU) certifications. The certifications, aimed at providing a clear and credible route map to improving sustainability for existing buildings, were…
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Feb- 2023 -22 FebruaryAdvice
The bright future of sustainable tourism
The United Nations’ World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) defines sustainable tourism as “Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment, and host communities.” It is a vision of a better tourism industry, with sustainability as…
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Sep- 2022 -22 SeptemberHotel Brands
Radisson Hotel Group commits to becoming net-zero by 2050
Radisson Hotel Group has reportedly received authentication from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a partnership between Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) experts and the United Nations Global Compact, that confirms its commitment to net-zero by 2050. It is reported that this news places Radisson Hotel Group amongst the top companies…
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Jan- 2022 -21 JanuaryAppointments
SHA names Glenn Mandziuk as new CEO
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (SHA), leading global network in responsible hospitality, has appointed Glenn Mandziuk as its new CEO. An internationally recognised chief executive with over 25 years of leadership experience advancing sustainable practises in tourism and hospitality, Mandziuk has an “extensive” record of establishing strategies and programmes that inspire…
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Dec- 2012 -5 December
Gleneagles Hotel chairman wins environmental Lifetime Achievement award
The chairman of the Gleneagles Hotel was honoured in a recent ceremony for his commitment to improving environmental performance, particularly within the tourist sector. Held at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel, the ceremony was organised by the Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) awards programme and it has…
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4 December
Bedford Lodge Hotel awarded Green Tourism ‘Silver’
A Suffolk hotel has achieved the Green Tourism (GTBS) ‘Silver’ award after a recent inspection. The 4-star Bedford Lodge Hotel in Newmarket was assessed by a qualified grading advisor, whom scrutinises hotels putting themselves forward in a broad spectrum of areas. These include energy and water efficiency, waste management and…
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