Hotelier India - July 2021

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As hotels take stock on ways to get back on their feet, they have realised the need to insulate their businesses from shocks that could put their customers, workforce and operating models at risk. Climate change, for one, is a huge peril facing this sector. Many hotels are pursuing sustainability, often driven by their intrinsic ethos. At the same time, travellers and investors are increasingly seeking information about how the hospitality business affects the environment. Spurred by these developments, more companies are embedding green practices in their organisational DNA. However, they often wonder whether the advantage of this systemic change is limited to immediate operational impact. In Hotelier India’s special ‘Champions of Sustainability’ edition, leading hoteliers, developers, architects, educators and travel operators share their insights on how industry stakeholders can up their sustainability game and benefit from long-term business success. From setting goals to eliminate single-use plastic, shifting to renewable energy, mitigating food waste and seeking out suppliers who follow sustainable guidelines – this issue covers it all. The global pandemic has also accelerated the transformation process in the educational landscape considerably. In this issue Juan-Francisco Perellon, Chief Academic Officer of EHL Group explains that currently, even – or especially – GMs and other top executives must self-actualise, reskill and keep up with the changing world. Anmol Ahluwalia, Cluster General Manager – Taj, North Goa adds that it is incumbent on the hospitality industry to curate leadership opportunities for the millennial workforce, since future leaders will emerge from this talent pool.