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Sustainable Horizons: how the Saudi hospitality industry is helping to ensure a clean, green future
27.04.2024 - 08:55 / breakingtravelnews.com
With the spotlight on sustainability like never before, the hospitality industry the world over can – and is – playing a key role in supporting government ESG initiatives and green goals.
The Saudi Green Initiative, launched in 2021 by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, focuses on combating climate change, improving quality of life and protecting the environment for future generations, all in support of Saudi Arabia’s ambition to reach net zero emissions by 2060. Since its launch, 77 initiatives, with an investment of over US$186 billion, have been activated to drive sustainable growth in line with Vision 2030.
ESG is a key focus of the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia, taking place at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, 29 April – 1 May, with a range of panel debates, expert opinion and initiatives on how KSA’s hospitality and tourism industry of today can play a pivotal role in a sustainable tomorrow.
“ESG plays such a critical role in the future of hospitality, which is why it’s at the forefront of the FHS programme again this year. It’s vital that we come together as an industry and engage in dialogue to drive sustainable development and investment, and integrate sustainable practices in our business strategies,” said Jonathan Worsley, Chairman, The Bench, organisers of the Future Hospitality Summit.
Ahead of FHS Saudi Arabia, key leaders in the country’s hospitality and tourism sector share insight on how the Kingdom aims to meet its ESG goals, and what their organisation is doing to play its part.
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With input from Qusai Al-Fakhri, Chief Executive Officer, TDF; Elie Milky, Vice President Business Development Middle East, Pakistan, Cyprus, and Greece, Radisson Hotel Group; Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim, CEO, Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA; Sandeep Walia, Chief Operating Officer Middle East, Marriott International; and Gautam Sashittal, CEO, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD).
With the spotlight on ESG and sustainable travel, tourism and hospitality ever growing, what steps are being taken to ensure that Saudi Arabia’s future developments meet the country’s ESG goals?
Qusai Al-Fakhri, Chief Executive Officer, TDF: The global spotlight ESG practices is reaching every industry, and tourism is no exception. Recognising this shift, Saudi Arabia is taking significant steps to ensure its future tourism developments align with its ambitious Vision 2030 and national ESG goals.
Travellers are increasingly seeking destinations that prioritise sustainability. A 2023 study by Booking.com found that 73% of global travellers would be more likely to choose a stay if they knew it followed sustainable practices. The growing public
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