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Mar 11, 2025 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Willy Legrand
In the dynamic world of hospitality, technology acts as both a catalyst and a challenger in our pursuit of sustainability. What I mean by this is that beyond its utility in streamlining operations and enhancing guest experiences, technology forces us to rethink our relationship with the natural world, society, and economies. Is technology the silver bullet to the major planetary challenges? Or is it a set of tools to help with our incremental improvements on the sustainability path? Or rather, is technology blinding us to the needs of behavioural and managerial changes in sustainable hospitality?
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Mar 6, 2025 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Willy Legrand
Here is a summary on what to expect from the Hotel Yearbook 2025 Sustainability Tech Edition.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Simone Puorto |Willy Legrand
Hospitality Net’s Simone Puorto caught up with Willy Legrand, Professor at IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany, during our time at ITB Berlin, where sustainability was a hot topic. Willy is a well-known expert in the field and has played a big role in shaping the conversation around sustainable hospitality.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
hitec.org | Simone Puorto |Willy Legrand
Hospitality Net’s Simone Puorto caught up with Willy Legrand, Professor at IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany, during our time at ITB Berlin, where sustainability was a hot topic. Willy is a well-known expert in the field and has played a big role in shaping the conversation around sustainable hospitality.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Willy Legrand |Zoritsa Urosevic
As COP29 approaches this November, HNtv INSIDERS sat down with Zoritsa Urosevic, Executive Director of UN Tourism and Willy Legrand, Professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management at IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany to discuss the inaugural UN Climate Change COP29 Thematic Day on Tourism. This marks the first time tourism will be specifically addressed at a UN climate change conference.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Willy Legrand
This article is published as part of a viewpoint in the World Panel:AI and Sustainable Hospitality: Boon or Bane? Sustainability in Hospitality — Viewpoint by Willy LegrandWhile AI and technology are often heralded as transformative tools in the push for sustainability, especially in sectors like hospitality, it is crucial to recognise their limitations.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Willy Legrand |Sébastien Bazin
Hospitality Net's Behind the Quote (BTQ) initiative aims to provide deeper insights and a more comprehensive understanding of selected stories published on Hospitality Net. This time, Willy Legrand had the opportunity of diving deeper into a recent press release by Accor: 'Accor unveils its Purpose statement: “Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, Connecting Cultures, with Heartfelt Care”'.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Willy Legrand
Hospitality Net's Behind the Quote (BTQ) initiative aims to provide deeper insights and a more comprehensive understanding of selected stories published on Hospitality Net. This time, Willy Legrand had the opportunity of diving deeper into a recent press release by BeCause: 'BeCause and d2o Team Up to Create First-of-its-Kind CSRD Solution for Travel and Hospitality'. Willy posed three insightful questions to Frederik Steensgaard, CEO & Cofounder, BeCause who provided expert responses.
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May 29, 2024 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Willy Legrand
During the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Member Summit in Nice, HNtv INSIDERS caught up with Caroline Tivéus, Senior Vice President, Director of Sustainable Business at Pandox, and Dr. Willy Legrand, Professor at the IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany. Pandox, as a hotel owner, plays an important role in the sustainable hospitality ecosystem, managing a diverse portfolio of leased and operated properties. Out of the 158 hotels, Pandox directly operates 20.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
hospitalitynet.org | Willy Legrand
It is the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) global conference in Stockholm, Sweden, tune in as for a conversation between Jahanzeeb Ahmed, Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder of BeCause and Dr. Willy Legrand, Professor at the IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany for HNtv INSIDERS. BeCause is a pioneering company empowering over 30,000 tourism businesses to seamlessly manage their sustainability data.
