Sustainable Hospitality Podcast
Attention hospitality professionals! Juggling the endless responsibilities of running a successful hotel business while trying to prioritize sustainability can feel like an impossible task. The Sustainable Hospitality Podcast is here to help you navigate this challenging landscape and make sustainability an achievable goal for your business.
Hosted by industry expert Kathy Sue McGuire, ISSP-SA, this weekly podcast features engaging interviews, actionable insights, and real-world success stories from the world of sustainable hospitality. Tune in every week to discover how you can balance profitability, guest satisfaction, attract talent and achieve environmental responsibility in your hospitality business.
We will break down the myths that sustainability is time consuming and costly. You will also learn about regulations, standards and frameworks to be on the lookout for.
Sustainability has a ROI and a true business case and we are here to tell you all about it. From the right certification for your hotel to telling your story without the fear of greenwashing we will give you the insights and confidence you need!
We are your sales and marketing teams new best friend in order to ensure your organization can win those RFP's.
Need to streamline, and understand ESG reporting? We have it all covered!
From sustainable procurement to IOT, we have all the information you need to adopt the iniatives and strategies required to not get left behind in this competitive and evolving market!
Whether you're a hotel owner, manager, or hospitality professional looking to implement eco-friendly practices, reduce your carbon footprint, and attract sustainably-conscious minded guests, the Sustainable Hospitality Podcast is your go-to resource for all things green hospitality.
Join us as we explore the latest trends, best practices, and innovative strategies for creating a more sustainable and successful future for the hospitality industry.
Episodes
Beyond Spas: Redefining Wellness in Hotels | Oxana Spivey
4 M's Framework – Bringing Wellness to the Meeting Room | David T. Stephens
Episode #64: At Choice Hotels Int’l, Sustainability Means Business Value | Megan Brumagim
Episode #63: Protecting Our Waters | Jack Lighton
Can National Parks SAVE Hospitality?
Episode #61: Building Sustainability without Sacrifice
Episode #60: Future Proofing Hospitality | Glenn Mandziuk
Episode #59: How Best Western is Setting Hospitality Boundaries
Episode #58: How to Accomplish YOUR Sustainable Goals in 2025
Episode #57: Why Puerto Rico’s Standard Goes Beyond Sustainability
Episode #56: The Important Role Tour Operators Play in Sustainable Tourism | Molly Laycob
Episode #55: The Undeniable Benefits of Aligning Your Values with Travel | David Leventhal
5 Things You Need To Know About Sustainable Hospitality
Green Key Global: Eco-Certification for Hotels | Anick Levesque
Episode#42: Purposeful Hospitality Driven Careers | Rachel Vandenberg
Episode #41: This is Your Lifeboat Drill – Dr. Bijan Khazai CEO Hotel Resilient
From Marketplace to Movement \ Jen Collins, Co-Founder Procure Impact Episode 40
Episode 39: How Embedding Sustainability Attracts Top Talent in Hospitality\ Carly Biggart VP, Sales and Marketing Hurtigruten Cruise Lines
Do the Work Ignore the Noise | Anna Blue President, AHLA Foundation ForWard
The Mindset of A Concierge | Sarah Dandashy
Serving ALL of Your Guests | Meredith Marin
How 1 Hotels Is Using Strategic Marketing | Toni Stoeckl
Rethinking Waste With Marc Zornes CEO Co-Founder of Winnow
The Sustainability Genie: Granting Eco-Friendly Wishes in Hospitality | Milena S. Nikolova, CEO and Co-Founder, Behavior Smart
Standardizing Sustainability: How the AHLA-Green Key Global Partnership is Transforming Hotels