Category: Socio-economic issues

Hotels appoint more women and Black directors to their boards

Hotel boards are becoming decidedly more diverse, with growing numbers of seats now held by women and Black members, a 2022 study conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging (AHLA) Foundation found.

Hilton releases new global mental well-being learning program for team members

Hilton has announced the release of new mental well-being resources designed to support its global population of 450,000 team members and further destigmatize mental well-being in the workplace.

Budapest takes measures to curb anti-social behaviour in its ‘Party district’

Authorities in Budapest have begun taking action to reduce anti-social behaviour in the city's 'party district' which has blighted the lives of many residents.

Empowering Sri Lankan women through a 300 km walking trail

The first of the Pekoe Trail’s 22 segments was opened in 2021, shining a light on life in Sri Lanka’s tea estates.

Going green: winemakers respond to market demand for sustainable products

The 2022 SWA Impact Report comes on the back of new survey data which finds that 67 per cent of Australians want to purchase only sustainably made wine and 56 per cent of global drinkers “only trust sustainable wine [from Australia] that is officially certified.

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The future is murky for SAF under Trump

Production of domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has grown rapidly in recent years, driven in part by Biden administration incentives. But early moves by the Trump administration are fueling uncertainty about what will come next.