THE International Tourism Partnership (ITP), a membership organisation which facilitates non-competitive collaboration among hotel companies worldwide, is looking for participants to take part in its 2016 survey.
It is seeking input from stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region in an effort to identify key social and environmental issues concerning hoteliers today.
The results will be revealed at an event in Hong Kong on September 27, where hoteliers can meet, discuss and possibly find solutions to these pertinent issues in partnership with a range of other stakeholders.
In 2014’s survey, labour rights issues and water stewardship were identified as the two most pressing matters for the industry to address.
Explaining its goals, Fran Hughes, director, ITP, said: “Stakeholder engagement is essential if a business wants to really understand the key issues and develop an effective corporate responsibility strategy. But stakeholders and hotel companies can sometimes struggle to start what can be difficult conversations on challenging issues.
“ITP bridges that gap by bringing different groups together in a neutral environment to share learnings and work together to develop practical solutions. It’s a win-win for all sides.”
ITP’s member hotels currently include the likes of Starwood, Four Seasons, Hilton and Taj, among many others.
