Blog | European Sustainable Hospitality Club

Welcome to the ESHClub Blog, your go-to resource for all things sustainability in the hospitality industry. Here, we bring you the latest news, trends, and insights from our team of experts and industry thought leaders. Our blog covers a wide range of topics, including sustainable practices, responsible tourism, ethical business, and leadership, among others. Whether you're a hotelier, a travel professional, or simply interested in sustainability, our blog provides valuable resources and practical tips to help you make a positive impact on people and the environment. Stay tuned for regular updates and engaging content that will help you stay informed and inspired to drive positive change in the hospitality industry.

The power of inclusion: How hotels transform the experience for people with autism.

Aug 4
2 min

The power of inclusion: How hotels transform the experience for people with autism.

The importance of autism in hotel management: Promoting inclusion and exceptional service. Hotels can offer unique experiences to all...

Hotel Animals: Mutualistic and Sustainable Coexistence

Dan Pontarlier

Jun 6
4 min

Hotel Animals: Mutualistic and Sustainable Coexistence

Uncover the benefits of integrating animals into hotel operations for enhanced guest experiences, conservation efforts, and animal welfare.

Hotels 5.0: The Regenerative Future of the Hotel Industry

Dan Pontarlier

Jun 1
4 min

Hotels 5.0: The Regenerative Future of the Hotel Industry

Today, sustainability is a crucial issue in the hotel industry. Hotels, as major consumers of resources and generators of waste, have a...

Future-Proofing Hotels: Unveiling Key Insights from IHIF 2023

May 28
4 min

Future-Proofing Hotels: Unveiling Key Insights from IHIF 2023

Sustainability at the main discussion in hotel management and asset performance. On Tuesday, May 16th Maribel Esparcia Pérez, Managing...

Empowering Hospitality Cooperation Event - Key Five Takeaways

Apr 24
4 min

Empowering Hospitality Cooperation Event - Key Five Takeaways

Celebrating together International Hospitality Day Event (#IHD23) Empowering Hospitality Cooperation: Education, Human Rights, and Talent...

Embracing the Animal-Free Vanguard for a Sustainable Future

Dan Pontarlier

Apr 18
4 min

Embracing the Animal-Free Vanguard for a Sustainable Future

A Sustainable hospitality needs to go through the animal free vanguard Sustainability is a complex matter especially when it comes to...

Are Traditional Sustainable Energy Systems Outdated? Cutting-Edge Alternatives are Here

Dan Pontarlier

Apr 10
4 min

Are Traditional Sustainable Energy Systems Outdated? Cutting-Edge Alternatives are Here

hotel industry, moving beyond traditional solar panels and embracing innovative solutions.

The Future of Sustainable Resources: Biohacked Plants That Glow in the Dark

Dan Pontarlier

Apr 4
4 min

The Future of Sustainable Resources: Biohacked Plants That Glow in the Dark

Discover the fascinating potential of biohacked photoluminescent plants for the hospitality industry and sustainable travel.

Shopping Tourism is Trendy, But How Do We Make It Sustainable?

Dan Pontarlier

Apr 4
3 min

Shopping Tourism is Trendy, But How Do We Make It Sustainable?

Uncover the effects of shopping tourism and learn about sustainable practices that benefit the environment, economy, and society.

Grounding Air Shuttles: Why It's the Right Move and the Short and Long-Term Benefits

Dan Pontarlier

Apr 3
4 min

Grounding Air Shuttles: Why It's the Right Move and the Short and Long-Term Benefits

Discover the environmental and human-centered benefits of grounding air shuttles and embracing sustainable transportation alternatives. Lear

Applying Living System Principles to Enhance Hotel Operations.

Mar 21
4 min

Applying Living System Principles to Enhance Hotel Operations.

How to tackle the disconnect between humanity, nature and business? What are living systems? Nature living systems refer to the living...

High Seas Treaty 2023: Implications for Hotels and Resorts Near the Oceans

Mar 8
3 min

High Seas Treaty 2023: Implications for Hotels and Resorts Near the Oceans

Intergovernmental Conference on an international legally binding instrument under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea....

ESG and Hospitality. There’s more going on than meets the eye. 4 things to look for

Mar 5
6 min

ESG and Hospitality. There’s more going on than meets the eye. 4 things to look for

Complex intangibles cannot be reduced to simple quantitative metrics. ESG factors cannot be easily measured, and reducing them to...

Prescribing Sustainability: The Future of Medical Tourism

Dan Pontarlier

Feb 27
2 min

Prescribing Sustainability: The Future of Medical Tourism

Medical tourism is booming, but is it sustainable? Find out how the industry can align with social, environmental, and economic sustainabili

Rural Tourism: A Pathway to Sustainable Development and Community Empowerment

Dan Pontarlier

Feb 21
2 min

Rural Tourism: A Pathway to Sustainable Development and Community Empowerment

Unlocking the potential of rural tourism for community development and poverty alleviation. Read more about the UNWTO's latest initiatives.

Understanding the Negative Impacts of Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist (TERF) Ideologies

Dan Pontarlier

Feb 3
4 min

Understanding the Negative Impacts of Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist (TERF) Ideologies

The fight for equality and inclusivity has always been at the forefront of the feminist movement. However, there is a faction within the...

Redefining Footprints and Environmental Impact: Ecotourists vs. Sun and Beach Tourists

Dan Pontarlier

Jan 11
3 min

Redefining Footprints and Environmental Impact: Ecotourists vs. Sun and Beach Tourists

La respuesta puede ser sopesada en diversas formas, en este artículo nos acercamos a una de las maneras.

Learn how we used geospatial intelligence technology to mitigate hotel risk with climate data.

Dec 29, 2022
2 min

Learn how we used geospatial intelligence technology to mitigate hotel risk with climate data.

Using the geospatial intelligence platform and climate data from SustGlobal, the European Sustainable Hospitality Club team provided a...

Hotels in 2023: a time for asset transformation and resilience.

Dec 5, 2022
6 min

Hotels in 2023: a time for asset transformation and resilience.

The climate emergency and social instability demand urgent action from hotel investors, the public and private sectors, and industry...

The European Parliament adopts new sustainability reporting rules. What does it mean for hotels?

Nov 10, 2022
3 min

The European Parliament adopts new sustainability reporting rules. What does it mean for hotels?

European Parliament adopts new sustainability reporting rules. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD has been adopted...