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The International Tourism Partnership continues to have a significant impact on the ground. Our innovative publications,  tools and programmes demonstrate that economic, social and environmental benefits are possible through practical action. By taking a leadership role the International Tourism Partnership fosters and implements new ideas to address emerging global issues.

Environmental Management for Hotels

Environmental Management for Hotels, the industry-acclaimed guide to quality environmental management and sustainable operations, now available in print and online.



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This manual provides hotels and other related businesses with the knowledge and means to develop practical solutions to 'green' their operations. The manual focuses on key areas such as energy management, water conservation, waste management, purchasing and supply chains, food safety and environmental health, as well as case studies to...
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Sustainable Hotel Siting, Design & Construction

A rapidly growing travel industry, riding on the back of ever cheaper flights and increased spending power is producing a dilemma for hotel businesses - how to build more...
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Youth Career Initiative

The Youth Career Initiative (YCI) is a six-month education programme that provides disadvantaged young people with life and work skills. The purpose is to empower young...
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Sustainable Communities

Initially based on case studies collected from a survey of our member hotels, the International Tourism Partnership has created an easy to use online database for recording...
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Green Hotelier

The key communication tool of the International Tourism Partnership, that inspires, educates and challenges. The magazine is a highly respected source of practical information...
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Going Green

Currently available to download in English, Mandarin, French, Japanese and Spanish.



While the term ‘green’ in business originally related to environmental issues, it has...
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Sustainable Performance Operation Tool

The Sustainable Performance Operation Tool (SPOT) is an easy to use sustainability check for business operations. SPOT graphically demonstrates the sustainability of an...
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    Green Hotelier

    PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

    Green Hotelier www.greenhotelier.org. A highly respected source of practical information on environmental and socio-economic issues affecting the sector, and a showcase of best practices from around the world.

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    Joint ITP and WTTC Carbon Measurement Working Group

    COLLECTIVE ACTION

    Joint ITP and WTTC Carbon Measurement Working Group, driven by hospitality members within ITP and WTTC.

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    Youth Career Initiative

    PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

    The Youth Career Initiative (YCI) is a six-month education programme that provides disadvantaged young people with life and work skills. YCI is made possible thanks to a unique partnership with the international hotel industry.

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    PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

    Going Green: minimum standards toward a sustainable hotel is now available in 5 languages. Find out more here.