PATA International Members and PATA Youth Members can receive a recording of this webinar by request only.
The hospitality industry is increasingly moving towards climate action. Accor, Hilton, McDonald’s, IKEA, IHG, and others from the space have set public science based targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Food waste accounts for 8% of global emissions, and Project Drawdown ranked reducing food waste as the number one intervention to mitigate the effects of climate change.
There's no question that COVID-19 has had a severe impact on the travel & hospitality sector. Where kitchens have been able to open their doors again, they experienced significant uncertainty within the reopening journey. Teams struggle to forecast daily consumer demand and changes in consumption patterns. This uncertainty in demand contributed to a 50% increase in the relative level of food waste after lockdown according to Winnow data. As the hospitality sector looks towards kitchens reopening, food waste should play an integral part in their strategy.
But how can operators take a holistic view across their operations? What role should technology play? And what insights can we gather from operations that have already reopened? Join us for an informative session with industry leaders packed with practical takeaways.
What you'll learn:
Real-life examples from organisations like yours and their approach to manage and cut food waste and lead a more sustainable F&B operation
The role that measurement and technology can play in this approach
Practical insights from operators where the sector has already reopened
Registration to this webinar is available only to PATA International Members and PATA Youth Members - use the email address associated with your individual or organisational membership to register for this event and to receive a copy of the recording.
Please note that certificates will be provided only for registered PATA Youth Members who have attended the live webinar on Zoom. They will be issued within 1 week of the completed event.
Speakers
Brad Weller - Managing Director, APAC & Global Head, Hotels and Resorts, Winnow
30 years leading global teams in organisational and individual transformation across multiple sectors, including recyclable consumer packaging, green chemicals, hospitality, and technology. Originally from New York State, Brad lived and worked across North America before moving to Brussels for 6 six years then on to Singapore…
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Jude Kasturi Arachchi -Director, Jetwing Hotels Ltd.
An electrical engineer by profession with an MSc in Project Management and a Master's in Business Administration, Jude Kasturi Arachchi has been a part of the Jetwing family for over two decades. Garnering a wealth of both knowledge and experience in the industry for over 29 years, as a Director of Jetwing Hotels he now oversees engineering and development projects… Read More
Moderator
Paul Pruangkarn, Director - Communications & External Affairs, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
Paul oversees day-to-day operations of all communications and serves as the senior spokesperson for the Association. Paul works to enhance PATA’s public image through various media outlets and maintains the Association’s media partnerships with such organisations as BBC World News, National Geographic Traveller (UK), Skift, TTG Asia… Read more
Host
Weihan Xu (Carolina), Manager - Membership Relations, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
Weihan Xu is the Manager for Membership Relations for the Pacific Asia Travel Association. Together with the other team members, she is taking care of the PATA International Member community. Weihan has over 15 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, in both the public and private sector. Read More