Sustainability + Tourism + Business Events = A future success story? Webinar live from Bangkok.

Описание: In case you missed it, here’s the Sustainability panel discussion (broadcast on YouTube) The huge topic was covered by: Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, Vice President, Thai Hotels Association and Executive Vice President Sukosol Hotels; Pat Satkhum, "Carbon Neutral Person, Environmental Champion & Senior Manager, MICE Capabilities at TCEB - Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau, and Maggie Lee, Program Management SEA Circular, UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme.
With open remarks from H.E. Mr Kees Rade, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Kingdom of Thailand.

Unfortunately there was so much to share and update, that we ran out of time for questions. These were the questions that were sent in, and unfortunately we had run out of time to cover:

What sustainability challenges does Thailand face?

As Thailand rebuilds its tourism industry with hotels and business events sectors, how can we prevent overtourism from happening again?

How does Thailand fare to other regional destinations in sustainable measures?

Will COVID-19 disruption make most Thai hotels change their operations to become greener?

How to engage event planners in sustainability?

What benchmarks might be used for sustainability Thailand’s tourism industry and business events sector?

Should hotels and venues issue a sustainability report?

What are the characteristics of a sustainable business events society?

Is sustainability more about politics than science?

Does food play a part of a sustainability programme for hotels?

How can a hotel, venue or an event establish their carbon footprint?

How do Thai hotels become greener?

How do we set sustainability improvement goals in the hospitality industry?

What is the driver of Thailand’s business events industry going green? Is it (1) Profitable growth (2) Protecting the environment and quality of life (3) Market differentiation?

What are best-in-class green initiatives and actions hotels have taken to go green?

Let me know if you would like Part Two and who should join the panel?

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