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The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) announced its new partnership with Chapter Zero Egypt, a collaboration poised to transform the hospitality industry’s approach to sustainability and propel the concept of Net Positive Hospitality throughout the region and beyond. Chapter Zero Egypt is a vital member of the global Climate Governance Initiative, working alongside the World Economic Forum to equip boards with the necessary skills, tools, and processes to meet their fiduciary responsibilities in the face of climate change. This initiative aims to enhance climate governance across organizations, providing engagement opportunities to develop essential knowledge and practices. The partnership, signed during the Annual Conference of Chapter Zero Egypt, marks a significant step in the Alliance’s ongoing mission to advance sustainability within Egypt’s hospitality sector. Through collaboration with Chapter Zero Egypt, the Alliance aims to:
• Enhance Awareness: Develop comprehensive educational programs focused on the importance of sustainability and best practices within the hospitality industry.
• Mobilise Expertise: Engage leaders from various industries to lend their expertise in the practical implementation of sustainable practices.
• Facilitate Dialogue: Organise roundtables to share insights, recommendations, and tackle pressing sustainability challenges.
• Access Financial Solutions: Offer pathways to secure funding for sustainability projects in the sector.
Glenn Mandziuk, CEO of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration: “We are delighted to partner with Chapter Zero – Egypt to share our knowledge and expertise in addressing sustainability challenges within the sector. This groundbreaking partnership will foster collaboration throughout Egypt’s hospitality industry and strengthen our commitment to sustainability and climate governance.”
Ayman Salah, Founder & Executive Director of CHAPTER ZERO EGYPT highlighted the importance of cooperating with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance by stressing: “This is an important milestone as it enhances the Chapter’s outreach across different sectors. The Hospitality industry in Egypt is pivotal to the country’s economy with a GDP contribution of 24% in 2023 and projections to increase. Working with the Alliance will contribute to extending efforts to enhance the hospitality ecosystem in terms of sustainability, sustainable finance and growth.”
(L-R, Eng. Ahmed Shalaby, Co-Founder, President & CEO of Tatweer Misr Chairman of Egyptian Real Estate Council, Ayman Salah
Chapter Zero – CEO, Eng Ahmed El sewedy President and CEO of Elsewedy Electric, Chairman of Chapter Zero Egypt, Samar Assem, Partnerships Manager, Egypt, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Prof. Sabrina Bruno, Co-founder & Member of the Governing Board – Climate Governance Initiative & Founder – Chapter Zero Italy Annual Partner, Eng. Ihab Mehawed, Managing Director at Orascom Construction (OC), Eng. Tarek El-Gammal Vice Chairman Redcon Development, Chapter Zero Board member
