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Join us as we sit down with hotel owners and sustainability pioneers, to uncover the essence of their brand identity and reveal the inspiring steps they’re taking on their sustainability journey.
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Hosted by Grace Greensitt, a creative event organiser and founder of Sustainable Hotels.
"Having spent many years as a designer helping companies build their brands both visually and conceptually, I'm excited to explore the story behind some of the biggest hotel brands and help the newcomers put their name on the map.
With a young family myself, the need to protect our people and our planet has never been more apparent. And, hospitality has a huge role to play in shaping the world for our future generations. Through these conversations i'll be discussing how sustainability is evolving in the hospitality industry and how hotels are becoming a force for good."
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Today I’m joined by Gisela Boersma, ESG & Design Manager at The Usual — a brand proving regenerative hospitality can be beautiful and practical. Raised sustainably before it had a name, Gisela blends an interior designer’s eye with a systems thinker’s rigour.
We unpack how The Usual builds consciously, is socially committed, resources responsibly and minimizes footprint—from circular mattresses and green roofs to local partnerships and BREEAM/Green Key pathways.
We dig into measurement that matters (guest impact insights, Scope 3), the power of in-room storytelling, and the challenges of food waste and regulation—plus the wins that keep the team moving.
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
On this episode of the Sustainable Hotels Podcast, Grace sits down with Professor Xavier Font and Safina Naz from the University of Surrey to explore the art—and science—of sustainability communications. Xavier, one of the world’s leading experts in sustainability marketing, has advised organisations from Booking.com to the UN, helping thousands of businesses not just “do” sustainability, but communicate it with clarity and impact. Safina, a neuro-marketing practitioner and co-author of the Booking.com and Accor report on consumer behaviour, brings sharp insight into what truly resonates with travellers. Together, they unpack greenwashing, green-hushing, and how hotels can build trust through smarter storytelling.
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
On this episode of the Sustainable Hotels Podcast, Grace Greensitt sits down with Nina Boys, Vice President at Beyond Green. From a childhood sushi epiphany to auditing Nat Geo’s Unique Lodges, Nina shares how travel, food, and human connection shaped her path. We dig into Beyond Green’s rigorous standards across nature, culture, and community; why storytelling turns good practice into guest action; and how urban hotels can be powerful sustainability hubs. Nina also lifts the lid on partnerships, climate goals, and the collaboration fuelling Beyond Green’s next chapter. If you care about impact that guests can feel—and take home—this one’s for you.
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Today I sit down with Sue Williams to explore her career leading some of the UK's most iconic luxury hotels; spearheading sustainability at Whatley Manor; and life as a sustainability consultant, giving back to the wider industry.
Throughout her time at Whatley Manor, Sue Williams was recognised for her focus on sustainability and excellence in hospitality. She worked to elevate the hotel’s profile, maintaining its reputation for outstanding guest experiences and promoting eco-conscious practices. Under her management, Whatley Manor strengthened its position as a leading luxury destination as well as achieving Earth Check accreditation.
Most recently recognised for her Outstanding Contribution to the industry at the AA Hospitality Awards 2024.
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Today I have the pleasure of welcoming the inspirational leader that is Danny Pecorelli, Managing Director of Exclusive Collection. Recently recognised in the Brit List Awards for his “outstanding contribution to the hospitality industry” Danny is not only a titan of the hotel world but he is a real trailblazer in sustainability too, leading the way for many of his peers in sustainable hospitality.
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Joining me today is the amazing Dr Vincent Walsh, expert in designing for circularity and regenerative living systems. Having had the pleasure of listening to Vinny speak many times I am excited to share his unbelievable knowledge with you, and aim to simplify things to a point that it becomes tangible for us to all to follow his ethos
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
In this week's episode we're exploring the sustainability pillar; environment and I have the pleasure of sitting down for a conversation with the amazing Tommie Eaton.
Tommie is the founder of Bambu Brush, UK director of Clean the world and TED X Speaker. He joins us to share his story, and the remarkable experiences that have led him from backpacker to leading sustainability advocate
We explore the fundamental differences between the universal mission to Net Zero and the concept of building a circular economy to highlight the importance of building a sustainable future, not an empty one.
Tommie opens my eyes to the real depths of the plastic crisis, and questions whether we are the “plastic generation”.
Filled with insights and statistics, this episode is both eye-opening and empowering on our mission to build a more conscious future.