Hosteltur

🚴 En el ámbito del turismo, cada año 250,000 personas viajan al extranjero para tener contacto sexual con menores, según Fapmi. Riu Hotels & Resorts firmó hace casi 15 años el Código de ECPAT para proteger a la infancia, mientras que UNICEF España promueve la responsabilidad moral en el sector. La formación, sensibilización y colaboración entre grandes y pequeñas empresas son claves. La tecnología también juega un papel crucial en la protección infantil.

📝 Claudia Magriñá, from Deloitte España, spoke at the Hosteltur Tourism Sustainability Meeting in Benidorm, emphasizing that sustainability is no longer a cost but an opportunity. CaixaBank and Banco Sabadell are committed to funding sustainability projects. Cristina Llopis of CaixaBank highlighted the shift toward governance integration. Daniel Cordeiro of Banco Sabadell stressed internal communication. Catalina Alemany from Riu Hotels noted sustainability's profitability. Rafael Fernández-Álava from Costa Cruceros discussed technology's role in sustainability on ships. The event marked its fourth edition.

🌴 Canarian Hospitality, based in Canarias, created MYND Hotels and Sholeo Lodges. Through their We Care program, they focus on sustainability, including energy savings, waste reduction, and local partnerships, aiming for positive economic, social, and environmental impacts. In 2024, they contributed over €41,000 to reforest the Canarian forest. By early 2026, they will implement food waste control systems. They collaborate with Too Good To Go to reduce food waste and support local communities.

🏨 ILUNION Hotels made history by becoming the first hotel chain to receive the EFQM Global Award 2025 for business excellence. On October 16, 2025, in Tarragona, they also achieved the EFQM 700+ Seal, the highest rating from the European Foundation for Quality Management. In five years, they advanced from EFQM 500+ to 700+. Their strategic plan aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, with all hotels certified for Universal Accessibility and sustainability (BREEAM), leading in social and environmental impact standards.