{"id":728,"date":"2026-05-08T17:06:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T17:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/centers\/?page_id=728"},"modified":"2026-07-22T18:12:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T18:12:11","slug":"sustainability-roundtable","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/centers\/chr\/sustainability-roundtable\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability in travel, tourism and hospitality roundtable"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><\/head><body><div class=\"intro-text global-spacing--3x dotted-line-start\">\n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>For almost two decades our sustainability in hospitality roundtables have provided an exclusive forum for industry leaders to collaboratively address critical issues surrounding sustainability in travel, tourism and hospitality. As environmental, social and economic pressures continue to reshape the industry, sustainability has emerged as both a challenge and an opportunity for hospitality professionals.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why sustainability matters<\/strong><br>The hospitality industry is uniquely positioned to impact sustainability on a global scale. With a focus on reducing environmental footprints, embracing innovative practices and fostering community engagement, these roundtables tackle the most pressing sustainability issues while highlighting practical solutions. Addressing these challenges ensures long-term business resilience, enhanced guest satisfaction and positive global impact.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"section-heading--wrap max-across--three span--red background--white bg--clear\">\n      <div class=\"section-heading__title\">\n            <h2>What attendees will receive<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"section-heading__content\">\n    <section class=\"list-column-component column-set text-margin-reset stats-section\">\n      <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n                                                <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>Curated sessions on key topics<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>The event includes a series of sessions, each focused on a distinct sustainability topic such as renewable energy adoption, circular economy practices, sustainable operations or ethical sourcing.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>Tailored participation<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>Attendees for each session are carefully selected to ensure expertise and relevance to the specific topic. This approach fosters targeted discussions and maximizes the value of the exchange.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>Collaborative insights<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>Thought leaders and experts share real-world examples and best practices that participants can implement in their own organizations.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>Actionable takeaways<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>Attendees leave with clear strategies, tools and connections to support their sustainability goals.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>Interactive networking<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>Opportunities to engage with peers, academics and industry leaders driving sustainable innovation.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section-heading--wrap max-across--two span--red background--white bg--clear\">\n      <div class=\"section-heading__title\">\n            <h2>Who should attend?<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"section-heading__intro\">\n      <div class=\"wysiwyg\">\n        <p>Past participants include senior leaders from major hotel chains, tourism boards, sustainability organizations and professors from around the globe. We invite professionals passionate about driving sustainability in hospitality, including:<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"section-heading__content\">\n    <section class=\"list-column-component column-set text-margin-reset stats-section\">\n      <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n                                                <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>Senior executives<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>Leaders committed to embedding sustainability in their corporate strategies.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>Sustainability specialists<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>Experts focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>Industry partners<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>Representatives from suppliers, NGOs and government agencies contributing to sustainable practices.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>Researchers and academics<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>Scholars advancing knowledge and practices in sustainability.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-building-a-sustainable-future\">Building a sustainable future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the industry faces increasing regulatory and market demands for sustainability, forums like this roundtable are essential for creating shared solutions. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, we aim to shape the future of hospitality in a way that benefits businesses, communities and the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:chr@business.cornell.edu\">Center for Hospitality Research<\/a>&nbsp;for more information about attending future roundtables.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why sustainability mattersThe hospitality industry is uniquely positioned to impact sustainability on a global scale. 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