ITP 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. These include the standardised approach to carbon measurement, the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative, comprehensive publications like Environmental Management for Hotels, the expanding Youth Career Initiative and the website offering practical advice, news and case studies at Green Hotelier.

HOTEL CARBON MEASUREMENT INITIATIVEThe Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) undertaken jointly by the International Tourism Partnership (ITP) and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has brought together over 20 hotel companies to agree a common methodology for measuring carbon emissions.

The aim of the methodology is to provide transparency and clear communications for the growing body of corporate clients who require such information as part of the annual RFP process. Developed together with consultants at KPMG, under the…