Planners voted, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation was given the accolade of Best Sustainable/Green Meetings Experience in our esteemed Visionary Awards.
When we think of green meetings, what we’re really asking ourselves is: What does it take to be sustainable? Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s answer to the question begins with a company culture that is purpose-driven, employs a “slow and steady growth” or community mindset, is inclusive to all and sensitive to the pressing human and environmental challenges our planet is facing. Hyatt has a history of conscientious choices—whether sustainable seafood collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund, working to combat illegal wildlife trading, horse rehabilitation, minimizing environmental footprints through Hyatt EcoTrack or sourcing produce locally; oftentimes, directly on-site.
Human rights are also front and center with Hyatt, and literacy, career development, programs for at-risk youth, female empowerment initiatives and combating human trafficking are all priorities. A robust giveback culture inspired 26,000 hours of community service by employees in 44 countries in 2017. And, Hyatt was the first to ban hate groups across its portfolio, sending a clear message of tolerance in inclusivity for all who stay and meet with them. All of these things contribute to a healthy and “green” meetings experience for planners and attendees.
For more on our Visionary Award Winners, check out “Choose Chicago Takes the Gold as Best Midwest City CVB” and “Aruba Takes Silver in Prevue’s Visionary Awards.”
