The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has rebranded itself to the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) in a significant move that underscores its expanding global influence and commitment to sustainable practices across the globe.
This announcement was made on stage at the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh, marking a new chapter in the organisation’s mission to advance Net Positive Hospitality for people, planet, place, and prosperity.
WSHA’s Glenn Mandziuk making the rebranding announcement during the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh
WSHA, with a storied 30-year legacy, started with 14 members in 2020 and has since grown to over 50 members representing more than 300 brands, 55,000 properties, and seven million rooms across every region of the world.
Its initiatives include the World Academy for Sustainable Hospitality and the Hotel Carbon, Water and Waste measurement tools, as well as global employability programmes and the development of universal criteria for sustainable progress.
Aligned with over 50 formal major industry partners, including the WTTC, UN Tourism, Global Business Travel Association, and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, WSHA is dedicated to driving innovation, advancing global tools, and training, and fostering best practices through its Accelerator programmes.
WSHA CEO Glenn Mandziuk said: “Our name change reflects our journey towards inclusivity and the global expansion of our mission. Our vision of Net Positive Hospitality, where the industry contributes more than it consumes, is now closer than ever.”
The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has rebranded itself to the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) in a significant move that underscores its expanding global influence and commitment to sustainable practices across the globe.
This announcement was made on stage at the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh, marking a new chapter in the organisation’s mission to advance Net Positive Hospitality for people, planet, place, and prosperity.
WSHA, with a storied 30-year legacy, started with 14 members in 2020 and has since grown to over 50 members representing more than 300 brands, 55,000 properties, and seven million rooms across every region of the world.
Its initiatives include the World Academy for Sustainable Hospitality and the Hotel Carbon, Water and Waste measurement tools, as well as global employability programmes and the development of universal criteria for sustainable progress.
Aligned with over 50 formal major industry partners, including the WTTC, UN Tourism, Global Business Travel Association, and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, WSHA is dedicated to driving innovation, advancing global tools, and training, and fostering best practices through its Accelerator programmes.
WSHA CEO Glenn Mandziuk said: “Our name change reflects our journey towards inclusivity and the global expansion of our mission. Our vision of Net Positive Hospitality, where the industry contributes more than it consumes, is now closer than ever.”