Hotel Groups CSR Policies and responsible tourism.
Here are just a handful of hotel groups who have implemented CSR policies around the world and endeavour to give sustainable tourism an important value in their businesses.
Alila Hotels & Resorts
As part of their commitment to responsible tourism, they make it their priority to engage with local communities, remaining sensitive to their needs, respecting their traditions and actively seeking ways in which our presence can contribute to the long-term sustainability of the local economy, culture and environment. This includes employing local people who live in the surrounding areas, developing the local workforce through skills training, using products and services from local suppliers, as well as educating their guests on local culture and traditions. Their properties also regularly support or initiate projects that aim to improve quality of life and reduce poverty, particularly in rural areas, bringing real and lasting benefits to the community.
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
As a socially responsible business, Banyan Tree was founded with the core value of driving sustainable development. With the call to arms of embracing the environment and empowering the people, they seek to continue being an agent of social and economic development through responsible tourism. Their triple bottom line (economy, society and environment) help direct our sustainable development by inspiring associates, guests and partners to take a wider consideration encompassing a long term view when making business decisions.
The Fairmont Group
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts are committed to having a positive impact in the communities where they do business and to preserve the places where their guests and colleagues work, live and play. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts are committed to the workforce of tomorrow and support a number of secondary and post-secondary hospitality education programmes. They pride themselves on being at the “heart of their communities”, this philosophy guides the dispersion of funds from their corporate Fairmont Foundation and also the charitable donations from their hotels globally. In addition, they also support a wide variety of organizations in their own communities through in-kind donations.
Four Seasons
At Four Seasons, corporate values are much more than a programme or a policy – they define who you are and inform the decisions they make. The company’s principle is the Golden Rule – to treat others as you wish to be treated. They engage in innovative training and mentoring programmes for young people, support those in need and celebrate the diverse cultures where Four Seasons operates. They also engage in sustainable practices that conserve natural resources and reduce environmental impact.
Niade
Their CSR actions are very dynamic and positive as they respond to the objectives of the group’s policy in favour of children and teenagers in the villages surrounding its hotels. They recognise and always honour the investment of our stakeholders, as well as their ethical and social responsibilities. They respect the environment and its protection is part of their prime duties.
Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts
The Ritz-Carlton have built a legacy of extraordinary service. This tradition extends into their social and environmental responsibility programme, Community Footprints, and inspires us to positely impact the lives of others. In keeping with this committment, their properties collaborate with local organizations to direct our resources where the most impact will be made.
Opus Hotels
Opus Hotels are committed to helping protect the environment through a variety of in-house programmes. They are committed to reducing waste, recycling, conserving water and energy and using fewer pollutants. They also offer complimentary valet parking for guests driving hybrid vehicles. Energy efficient thermostats, lighting and timers and heat reflective window film in common areas. They also use biodegradable chemicals and cleaning products and minimal use of solvents. In addition to this they are also phasing out plastic materials and replacing them with recyclable materials and have increased staff awareness and training.
Six Senses Resorts & Spas
Six Senses Resorts & Spas commit to sustainable development, with environmental responsibility being a core value and fundamental to their business. Through this commitment their mission is to reduce the impact of our businesses, on the environment at both development stage and operational stage. To create innovative and enlightening experiences that rejuvenate their guests’ love of SLOW LIFE.
Sustainable – Local – Organic – Wholesome Learning – Inspiring – Fun – Experiences
Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces
As part of India’s premier business house, the Tata Group, Taj Hotels and its holding company, the Indian Hotel Company, are committed to serving its many local communities by furthering education and skills training, particularly among rural populations; preserving Indian art, culture and wildlife, and promoting sustainable, environmentally sound operations.
