Sustainability & CSR Masterclass for the Hospitality Sector 2015

Introduce Sustainability to hospitality professionals.

The hospitality market is expected to be worth $35.9bn in 2018.
An estimated 227 additional hotels are required to meet the projected demand by 2020, as Dubai’s room inventory is planned to grow from 80,000 to 160,000 rooms. Among travellers there is a growing demand for sustainable lodging.

Sustainability is at the top of the agenda for the GCC and integral part of the Government’s holistic framework!

The Sustainability and CSR Masterclass for the Hospitality sector, is a training program delivered through a mixture of lectures, practical exercises and group discussions, focusing on the hospitality sector. Professionals from other sectors with an interest in the hospitality sector are welcome to attend and benefit from an in-depth analysis of best practices and cases from this challenging and fast moving sector. We create a friendly learning environment, where participants build valuable connections and exchange ideas.

Objectives

Gain solid understanding of CSR and Sustainability and its application in hospitality
Comprehend international trends (Green Buildings, Green and Eco hotels, green travel), developments and legislation
Learn to identify and prioritise Stakeholders
Understand the foundations of strategy for Sustainable hotels
Use Sustainability Standards
Practice on disclosing Sustainability performance
Practice on developing Sustainability and CSR programs
Identify ecologically and socially responsible best practices for tourism businesses

Topics include

CSR and Sustainability terminology
CSR and Sustainability challenges
Stakeholder management
CSR legislation and trends
CSR and sustainability programs
International reporting frameworks
Sustainability strategies
Communicating sustainability

Who should attend

This training is developed especially for professional