Global tourism plastics initiative releases first progress report, Hotelbeds joins Tourism Ireland and more...

Global tourism plastics initiative releases first progress report
Wednesday, 29th December 2021

The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed a further 21 signatories, taking the total number past 110.

Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Accor, Club Med, Hong-Kong and Shanghai Hotels, Iberostar, Melco, Six Senses have all reported continuous efforts to implement their commitments to tackle plastic pollution. Together, they have eliminated over 108 million plastic items and packaging in 2020, totaling around 804 metric tons >>

Hotelbeds and Tourism Ireland partner in its Green Button campaign
29 Dec 2021 : Following its collaboration with Tourism Ireland back in 2018 for a campaign, Hotelbeds is once again joining forces to promote the destination to travel agents in Germany, Spain, the UK and the US >>

Ascott to add Citadines Astrum Ampang Kuala Lumpur
29 Dec 2021 : Setia Awan Group's Astrum Ampang and The Ascott Limited have entered into an agreement for the management and operations of Citadines Astrum Ampang Kuala Lumpur >>

RIU inaugurates the hotel Riu Paraiso Lanzarote following a complete refurbishment
29 Dec 2021 : This hotel is reopening its doors with a new image after undergoing the last refurbishment that the group will present this year >>

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One Simple Idea That Can Help You Retain Your Best Employees
Wednesday, 29th December 2021

We had some great feedback on The Three N’s of Employee Fulfillment article and video, plenty of great comments.

One other thought on sharing praise. It’s a motivator. People like to be told they are doing a good job. It makes them feel good. And people like to repeat what makes them feel good. So, praise away! >>

The First Edition of the Annual Destination Stewardship Yearbook
For those whose work or interests involve improving destination stewardship in a post-pandemic world, you may have read the e-quarterly Destination Stewardship Report that was first published in the summer of last year >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of December 28, 2021
Meliá continues with its growth in Mediterranean destinations, second Hotel Indigo for Saudi Arabia and more >>