Sustainability Episodes

In this episode, Kathy Sue McGuire , President and CEO of Sustainable Hospitality Solutions , shares insights on how sustainability can be a smart business strategy for hotels, helping them cut costs, grow revenue, and engage their teams. (00:00) Introduction to Kathy Sue McGuire (01:18) Kathy's journey into sustainability (03:21) Current challenges in the hotel industry (04:31) Case study: Saving on trash bags (05:44) Case study: Switching to toiletries dispensers (07:10) Kathy's early experien...

In this episode, Dina Belon, president of Staypineapple Hotels, shares insights on the evolution of sustainability in the hospitality industry and how it's becoming a crucial factor in attracting guests and group business. Listeners will learn: The role of industry associations in providing a single, unified sustainability certification for hotels (01:47) Why sustainability isn't just about cost but about creativity and mental energy (02:49) How guest preferences, especially in the business and ...

In this episode, Christian de Boer , Managing Director of Jaya House Hotels , shares his innovative approach to sustainability in the hospitality industry, demonstrating how hotels can embrace eco-friendly practices without compromising guest satisfaction. Christian's journey to sustainability (01:26) - Learn about the initial steps Christian took to ban single-use plastics in 2016 and the challenges he faced. Innovative solutions for reducing plastic use (02:27) - Discover how employing local f...

Would you like to have happier teams, more inspired guests, and make more money by winning more events business? If so, I want you to learn from Christina Grace , founder and CEO of Food Print Group ( @FoodPrintGroup ), a software and services company that partners with hospitality owners and operators to eliminate waste. Cutting down on waste is something we can all get behind. It's good for the planet and our profits. Christina draws from her extensive background in food systems and research t...

Populus is going to be the first carbon-positive hotel in America when it opens in Denver in 2024, which basically means it leaves the planet in a better place than before it existed because it's removing carbon dioxide (C02) emissions from the air. In this episode, we’re going behind the scenes with the developer of the incredible project, Jon Buerge of Urban Villages, to hear all about how it got started and the opportunity it presents for all of us in hospitality. Follow Jon on LinkedIn Learn...

Michelle Jensen Session is co-owner of Kensington Investment Group , a family company that owns, renovates, and manages a mix of commercial and hotel properties. On top of that, she is co-founder of Aquarius Hospitality Solutions - and in this episode, you’ll learn what sustainability really is and why it matters, the top misconceptions about sustainability, and the surprising place to begin your journey. Resources mentioned in the podcast: 7 Common Objections to Sustainable Practices in the Hot...

David Rust is the founder and CEO of Sagra , a hospitality business whose mission is to bring awareness to regenerative agriculture and support the farms that practice it. In this episode, you'll learn about David's journey to founding Sagra and what he learned about sustainability and hospitality along the way: 00:50 - David talks about his influences growing up 03:12 - Joining Lyft as an early employee and launching in cities like LA, Seattle, and Chicago 05:11 - How he got to know a place qui...

Ian Pullan is Senior Vice President of Asset Performance at KSL Resorts . In this episode, you'll learn how their "On Purpose" sustainability program got started, the importance of storytelling, the impact on their business, and much more. Follow Ian on LinkedIn Read more about the On Purpose sustainability program Learn more about KSL Resorts Join the conversation on today's episode on the Hospitality Daily LinkedIn page . Hospitality Daily isn't just a podcast ! Every morning - Tuesday through...

Michael Pace is the General Manager of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins , and in this episode, shares the story of how he co-created the "EarthCare" initiative at Kimpton Hotels earlier in his career - which quickly became one of the leading environmental programs in the hospitality industry. Michael shares how they got started, what the program included, how they scaled it, and how to make the business case for sustainability. Join the conversation on today's episode on the Hospitality Daily L...