Sustainability at HTH
Hotelschool The Hague is a business school set in the context of hospitality that embraces the
principles of responsible management. As a university of applied science, Hotelschool The Hague
understands its important role as an education and research institution and hospitality provider to
contribute to the realisation of the UN SDGs.
It is in this role where we have great responsibility, where we are trusted with the education of the next generation of hospitality leaders, who must have the desire to create a positive change in society; protect, respect, and remedy the natural and social capital of which our industry depends; and who will strive for exciting new business models that will show genuine sincerity and welfare for all. As a single sector school, we are in a unique position to dedicate our campus, curriculum, research projects and real-world hospitality outlets to the pursuit of creating, Hospitality for a better world.
Student initiatives
Young changemakers building a greener future
The Sustainability Committee
Every semester, students organise and participate in a wide range of initiatives that encourage responsible behaviour and collective action.
Sustainable Hospitality Challenge
The largest student competition in the hospitality sector, bringing together top universities worldwide to re-imagine hotels, travel and hospitality through sustainable design and innovation.
Organisational initiatives
Strengthening our environmental and social impact
SENSE
An initiative that brings sustainability to life through food, showing how everyday choices can make a real difference for people and the planet.
MADE BLUE x HTH
We turn water savings on campus into access to clean drinking water in communities around the world.
Eden Garden
Our regenerative green space on campus where students grow fresh produce while exploring sustainable food practices.
Beekeeping Club
A collaborative effort where the HTH community looks after the hives and deepen their understanding of biodiversity and sustainable practices.
SDG Office
We bring the UN SDGs to life through hands-on sustainability projects that inspire action and create real impact.
"We want our students to leave here not only as excellent professionals but also as responsible global citizens. That means embedding the Sustainable Development Goals into everything we do, from our curriculum to our operations, and from our research to our industry partnerships. Sustainability is not a separate project; it is part of the DNA of Hotelschool The Hague."
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Explore the stories behind our sustainability projects and community impact
News
The Hotel Room of the Future: Sustainable Hospitality Challenge Invites Students to Rethink Hospitality
Research
EU Green Deal: A Growth Strategy for New Economic and Business Models
News
Collaborations that begin at the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge: VFS Global supports Vietnam's VinUniversity ‘Dynapath’
Research
Can you deliver what you promised? Expectations vs. reality
News
Remarkable news from our very own Sustainable Hospitality Challenge
News
SHC 2024 announces winners at Future Hospitality Summit World in Dubai
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Blog posts