Last weekend the Irish Nation voted for change at the #GE2020, with the main two government parties not receiving enough votes to form a majority coalition. I am personally really happy that this is the desire of the Irish people, and of course, the raise of the Green Party to 12 seats.
The propose...
So you have now decided to run a Greener business, you have formed your Green Team and you are rearing to go. If you are not there yet, have a look at my last two blogs, they might help you make the final decision.
Like it happens with any project, even with the day to day running of your business,...
It is the start of a new decade! And 2020 will become the starting point of a change within our industries, towards a future that, hopefully, will have less impact in the Environment. The Hospitality & Tourism industry shall be not left behind, it is time that we, as Managers of the industry, strive...
The phone has not stopped ringing this past two months, with more and more Hotels interested in sustainability. I love seeing the mind-set of our industry managers changing, and becoming interested on running greener Hotels.
What Is Sustainability?
Undoubtedly, there are misconceptions out there ...
Green Hotels are currently reaping the benefits of not having a huge amount of competition.
The Hospitality Industry, are very slowly moving towards sustainability, not realising the huge benefits that running a Greener Hotel can offer.
Make Strides Towards A Sustainable Business
Every week, I se...
Running an Eco friendly business is becoming more and more important in current times. Society is asking for change. Our customers of tomorrow, are the children of today, and they have been striking for Climate Action every week for the past year.
A huge opportunity lies for those businesses ahead ...
As some of you might know, 3 years ago I set out on a mission to help Green the Hospitality industry. I love tourism, I have worked in the industry all my life and it has helped shape me into the person I am today.
But I am also painfully aware of how polluting the Hospitality industry is, and whil...
Very recently, I was asked to be a judge at an Awards ceremony for the Hospitality Industry. I was delighted and honour to be part of the judging panel amongst other industry experts. What I learned, is that filing award applications, is not everyone’s strength, and they can be an injustice to the a...
The Irish Government’s Budget 2020 was released last Tuesday, so it is not surprising that this week we are all trying to analyse what it means for us, and for our business.
The new Carbon Tax implications will affect not only individuals, but also businesses, in terms of the Gas & Oil they require...
With the reality of Brexit looming upon us, it is not surprise that all industries are worried about what it means for them.
In Tourism, the figures are quite alarming, it is estimated 10,000 job losses and a drop on National Tourism revenue of €390 million.
Nobody really knows for sure what is go...
Customer demand for Climate Change and for all industries to play their part is at an all-time high.
Society is changing, their values are changing, and those that align their business to their customer values ahead of the rest, stand to become more successful.
So what are you doing, at your hotel...
You have heard that Greening your hotel or restaurant can bring you more exposure, more clients and more profits. This much is true.
You also know that the Green Wave is real, and your customers will soon demand sustainable practices from your business. I firmly believe this will happen.
You would...