The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), with more than 400 independent luxury hotels in over 80 countries, is proud to announce that the Sustainability Leaders collection that launched in October 2023 has grown by more than 50% in only 6 months. Sustainable business standards, like community connections, preserving local cultures, and environmental conservation have always been deep-rooted in the DNA of The Leading Hotels of the World. The Sustainability Leaders collection was created to recognize Leading Hotels that are committed to preserving the environment and the cherished values and cultural heritage of their destinations.
Much has changed for hotels over the past few years, with some trends that were introduced during the pandemic seemingly here to stay. In this article, we take a look at the challenges hotels are facing today, and outline what hotels can do to differentiate themselves from the competition in 2023.