Organised by the SHTM and supported by Hotel ICON and Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Asia Pacific, the Executive Development Programme on ESG in Hospitality and Tourism was successfully held in March 2023, attracting a host of participants.
The programme offered three modules, each focused on one aspect of ESG. Together, they provided a complete picture of ESG concepts in the
industry.
The first module, "Caring for the Environment", was delivered by Dr Deniz Kucukusta, SHTM Associate Professor, who covered the principles and concepts in environmental sustainability and illustrated how the industry was switching to renewable energy with the objective of a carbon-neutral future. Using examples of good practices, Dr Kucukusta also explained how the industry is dealing with waste, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and improving air quality.
In the second
module, Dr Sebastian Filep, SHTM Assistant Dean, focused on "Creating a Positive Impact on Society". Dr Filep covered the key concepts of this important topic, such as corporate social responsibility, positive organisational scholarship and the latest trends in supporting the well-being of tourism and hospitality stakeholders. Dr Filep also illustrated how positive relationships with the community contribute to the success of a business.
The programme ended with a third module,
"Upholding Good Governance", which was presented by Dr Michael Lin, SHTM Assistant Professor. Dr Lin covered the handling of global and local issues in governance, such as anti-corruption, data security, and risk management. Dr Lin also explored with participants the oversight of ESG and the need to keep society informed of how the industry was faring in ESG.
The School is very proud to have organised this important programme in collaboration with Hotel ICON, its teaching and research
hotel, and HSMAI Asia Pacific. The programme enabled participants to articulate ESG concepts and relate them to the hospitality and tourism organisations they work for.
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