Sustainable Hotels Podcast

Today I’m joined by Gisela Boersma, ESG & Design Manager at The Usual — a brand proving regenerative hospitality can be beautiful and practical. Raised sustainably before it had a name, Gisela blends an interior designer’s eye with a systems thinker’s rigour. We unpack how The Usual builds consciously, is socially committed, resources responsibly and minimizes footprint—from circular mattresse...

On this episode of the Sustainable Hotels Podcast, Grace sits down with Professor Xavier Font and Safina Naz from the University of Surrey to explore the art—and science—of sustainability communications. Xavier, one of the world’s leading experts in sustainability marketing, has advised organisations from Booking.com to the UN, helping thousands of businesses not just “do” sustainability, but comm...

On this episode of the Sustainable Hotels Podcast, Grace Greensitt sits down with Nina Boys, Vice President at Beyond Green. From a childhood sushi epiphany to auditing Nat Geo’s Unique Lodges, Nina shares how travel, food, and human connection shaped her path. We dig into Beyond Green’s rigorous standards across nature, culture, and community; why storytelling turns good practice into guest actio...

Today I sit down with Sue Williams to explore her career leading some of the UK's most iconic luxury hotels; spearheading sustainability at Whatley Manor; and life as a sustainability consultant, giving back to the wider industry.  Throughout her time at Whatley Manor, Sue Williams was recognised for her focus on sustainability and excellence in hospitality. She worked to elevate the hotel’s profi...

Today I have the pleasure of welcoming the inspirational leader that is Danny Pecorelli, Managing Director of Exclusive Collection. Recently recognised in the Brit List Awards for his “outstanding contribution to the hospitality industry” Danny is not only a titan of the hotel world but he is a real trailblazer in sustainability too, leading the way for many of his peers in sustainable hospitality...

Joining me today is the amazing Dr Vincent Walsh, expert in designing for circularity and regenerative living systems. Having had the pleasure of listening to Vinny speak many times I am excited to share his unbelievable knowledge with you, and aim to simplify things to a point that it becomes tangible for us to all to follow his ethos

In this week's episode we're exploring the sustainability pillar; environment and I have the pleasure of sitting down for a conversation with the amazing Tommie Eaton.   Tommie is the founder of Bambu Brush, UK director of Clean the world and TED X Speaker. He joins us to share his story, and the remarkable experiences that have led him from backpacker to leading sustainability advocate   We explo...

We’re changing things up a little this week and focussing on one of our key sustainability pillars; people. To me, your people are your biggest asset, and there’s no one better to tell us how to care for our people than diversity equity and inclusion expert, Eugene Gilkes.   Following his success as a professional decathlete, Eugene used his experience and expertise to build a leadership consultan...

Philip shares his journey so far; from his love of hotels at a young age, to being appointed as General Manager and subsequently opening The Moxy and Residences, Slough in the midst of Covid, to joining the team at Bankside in 2022.   Bankside is nestled in the heart of London’s Southbank and pays homage to it’s local arts and culture scene. As part of the Autograph Collection, Philip talks of Ban...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Sustainable Hotels Podcast where I have the pleasure of sitting down the Samantha van Exter , Head of hotels for the Montcalm Collection. We’re meeting at the collections newest concept hotel; Inhabit in the heart of Bayswater. Named the “urban retreat”, Inhabit is a series of seven homey Victorian townhouses come together with wellness at their heart, creating a...

To kick off this season I’m at the iconic London Edition in the heart of London’s Fitzrovia district.   Edition hotels are the perfect blend between historic architecture and modern interior design. As the home of the Edition brand, their London property is the epitome of effortless luxury. It’s hard to put your finger on what’s so fabulous about this hotel, but in this episode General Manager Pau...

Today I am at the beautiful Langham London with Director of Sales and Marketing, Tate Husband to learn about the stories behind their London property and the sustainability journey of the Langham group as a whole.   First up, Tate shares his background in Hospitality; taking him to all corners of the globe and landing his feet here in London – at least for now!   We talk about the importance of st...

Rich is a sales guru but he is also a passionate sustainability advocate. In this conversation we discuss the world of Sustainability outside the walls of a hotel. Sharing stories from their projects in Nepal and Ethiopia, we explore the impact that trees have on not only our planet, but our people and our communities too.   We explore the concept of sustainability natives and recognise importance...

In our first international episode I welcome João Pinto Coelho from Onyria Group, home to a collection of hotels and venues including Onyria Quinta da Marinha Hotel and Onyria Marinha Boutique Hotel.   Alongside his father and 5 siblings, João shares his passion of creating dream experiences for their people and partners to create value for everyone who is part of the Onyria family.    Having embe...

Off the back of a two day ESG advisory meeting at Chewton Glen, Lisa and I sit down to reflect on the rich discussions we have had with our peers and industry experts. For anyone that doesn't know, Lisa is an iconic figure herself, having worked for the collection for over 20 years and sitting on the board of Meeting Needs charity, she is real pioneer for good. Not only is she an absolute powerhou...

This week we sat down with Naomi, the visionary founder and CEO of The Other House, a residential club concept that redefines the traditional distinctions between hotels and residential spaces.   Naomi shares the inspiration behind The Other House and how she envisioned a space that transcends conventional definitions. By blending the comfort and familiarity of residential living with the amenitie...

In this episode, we're joined by Raphaella, a sustainability consultant who shares experience in building measurable sustainability programmes and provides actionable tools for hotels to enhance their sustainability commitments. Raphaella paints a picture of a hospitality industry that prioritises environmental, social, and economic responsibility. Drawing on her experience, she explores the poten...

With a wealth of experience in the industry, Linden shares insights on the importance of empowering your team, getting started on your sustainable journey, optimising supply chains, and utilising natural resources. Linden discusses the pivotal role of team empowerment in achieving excellence in hospitality. From fostering a culture of trust and collaboration to providing opportunities for professi...

An introduction to Sustainable Hotels from our host, Grace Greensitt.