Our Sustainability Pledge
Together we can create a healthy environment where the hospitality community and the world can flourish.
Questex is committed to creating sustainable, healthy spaces that make a positive impact on the communities we touch. We have joined the Net Zero Carbon Event initiative alongside our vendor partners and colleagues in the commitment to be Net Zero by 2050. To support this goal we have joined the ISLA membership association focused on event sustainability and we will implement their TRACE tool to measure and reduce carbon emissions associated with this year's event.
Our commitment to the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative for which we strive includes:
What we accomplished in 2023:
Invest in the Earth: Donate today to offset your carbon emissions.
We've partnered with Isla & Earthly to offer a Carbon Offset Donation option through the event registration page, allowing attendees to offset their carbon emissions for travel. Donations will benefit the Peatland protection - Rimba Raya, Indonesian Borneo. We recommend donating $2 for every 1000 miles of air travel in Economy, and $5 for every 1000 miles traveled in business class. Register today to get started.
Already registered? Log in to the registration resource center to make your donation.
Event Production
- Reduced carpet: majority of aisles will be uncarpeted, all carpet at event will be reused
- No on-site print guide: all attendees will have access to the event mobile app for information and networking
- Approximately 95% of onsite graphics will be recycled or reused
- Event Materials will be donated to local charities where possible
Energy
- Event lights will be reduced to 50% during move in
- LED lighting has been installed throughout the Expo and meeting rooms and approximately 90% of the property
Food Waste
- Single use water bottles will not be provided. Water stations will be available throughout the venue.
- All food waste is donated to charities, when possible, or is sent to a local farm to be composted or used as pig feed
- Plant based options will be available at all coffee stations and meals
- Reusable or compostable glasses, dishes & utensils will be used rather than disposable options
Travel and Transportation
- Travel information is being collected via our registration system in order to estimate Carbon Emissions
- We've partnered with Isla & Earthly to offer a Carbon Offset Donation option through the event registration page, allowing attendees to offset their carbon emissions for travel. Donations will benefit the Peatland protection - Rimba Raya, Indonesian Borneo. We recommend donating $2 for every 1000 miles of air travel in Economy, and $5 for every 1000 miles traveled in business class. Register today to get started. Already registered? Log in to the registration resource center to make your donation.
AHLA Responsible Stay
Across the country, America’s hotels are working to provide employees, guests, and communities a responsible stay. AHLA has united our industry around a commitment to strengthening sustainability initiatives focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, and responsible sourcing.
Elevate Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry
The Hospitality Show is proud to partner with Clean the World.
Clean the World is a global leader in environmental and social impact solutions, which aims to make the world a better place by diverting soap bars and plastic amenities that the hospitality industry would otherwise discard, instead recycling them to manufacture new soap bars. By doing so, Clean the World helps reduce pollution, save water and decrease the carbon footprint of thousands of hotels globally, and improve the lives of women, children, and communities globally by donating new soap bars to global NGOs, such as The WASH Foundation.
With over 8,200 participants in its Global Hospitality Recycling Program, and more than 1.4 million hotel rooms processed daily, Clean the World has already diverted over 25.8 million pounds of waste from landfills and donated over 82 million bars of recycled soap since its inception in 2009.
How will The Hospitality Show help?
At The Hospitality Show, attendees will have the opportunity to help CTW Events, Clean the World’s sister company, build 1,000 hygiene kits to be donated to a local San Antonio shelter. CTW Events is a premier provider of fully scalable and customizable team-building experiences with a purpose that helps global organizations make the world a better place by facilitating high-energy impact events that result in not only the distribution of essential items, including hygiene, food, and school supplies but also meaningful connections throughout communities.
Since 2012, CTW Events has distributed 5.1 million kits to over 933 charity partners around the globe and supported 191,000 hours of team-building participation.
ESG Pavilion
Revenue-Driving Solutions that Are Good for the World and Your Bottom Line
Included in all passes, this new pavilion on the Expo Floor will allow hoteliers to explore the latest innovations from top suppliers that are making a lasting impact.
- Attract eco-conscious travelers with cutting-edge, sustainable solutions
- Slash operational costs through advanced energy efficiency and waste reduction
- Strategically position your property for sustained profitability
