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Hotels Embrace Sustainability to Curb Carbon Emissions
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Hotels Embrace Sustainability to Curb Carbon Emissions

By Zenoyise John: The global hospitality industry is making significant strides to cut its environmental footprint, with hotels worldwide increasingly prioritising sustainability. Out of the estimated 36.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide released globally in 2021, hotels contributed around 363 million tons. In response, 85% of hotels have adopted energy-efficient technologies, while 78% have introduced advanced waste-reduction programmes and 72% are implementing water-saving measures. “Sustainability goes far beyond good PR; it’s about future-proofing our business. The climate crisis has underscored the importance of making smart, responsible choices. Like many others in the industry, we’re seeing firsthand how prioritising people, the planet, and profits leads...
SERVING UP WELLNESS: Hotels bet on happy staff
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SERVING UP WELLNESS: Hotels bet on happy staff

By Sitha Maliwa: Africa’s hospitality industry, projected to be worth more than R20 billion by 2025, is undergoing a quiet but powerful revolution, one rooted in employee wellness. Traditionally known for high-pressure environments and relentless hours, the sector is now recognising that investing in staff mental health is both an ethical imperative and a practical business strategy. Global research has laid bare the challenge. Reports show that 60% of hospitality staff have experienced mental health struggles in the past year alone, and 76% have faced such issues over the course of their careers. But forward-thinking hotel brands like Dream Hotels are reframing these statistics as opportunities for genuine transformation. The industry’s demanding nature — from...