Tourism and Hospitality
Running a restaurant, bar, attraction, venue or hotel has never been more challenging. Rising energy prices and operating costs are putting pressure on businesses across Greater Manchester, but there are practical steps you can take to reduce costs, strengthen your business and reduce your environmental impact at the same time.
That’s why Bee Net Zero and Marketing Manchester have teamed up to support the region’s tourism and hospitality sector on the journey to becoming more sustainable. As part of Greater Manchester’s ambition to become one of the world’s leading sustainable visitor destinations, we’re helping businesses unlock the opportunities that come with greener ways of working.
Whether you’re looking to cut energy costs, reduce waste, find local suppliers or take your first steps towards sustainability, we’re here to help. Through practical resources, impartial advice, local support and opportunities to connect with other businesses, we’ll make it easier to access the guidance you need and show that you don’t have to tackle these challenges alone.
The Green Hospitality Network
The Green Hospitality Network (GHN) brings together visitor economy businesses that want to help create a thriving, resilient and responsible Greater Manchester.
As a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism and a participant in the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index, Marketing Manchester is working towards ambitious sustainability goals for the visitor economy. Currently ranked 35th out of 100 destinations worldwide for sustainability performance, we have made good progress, but achieving our ambition of remining in the top 40, will require collaboration across the sector
Greater Manchester’s visitor economy plays an important role in supporting local communities, creating jobs and enhancing the experiences of both visitors and residents. No matter where your organisation is on its sustainability journey, every action counts. From small practical changes to more established initiatives, every business has a role to play in creating a more sustainable, resilient and prosperous destination. These actions can help reduce costs, attract customers, respond to changing expectations and build long-term resilience.
Through the Green Hospitality Network, businesses can connect, share ideas on sustainability, access support and share good practice. The network also provides opportunities to discover and champion local suppliers, helping businesses strengthen local supply chains and keep more economic benefit within Greater Manchester, whilst also focusing on the circular economy (reusing and recycling).
Sustainability can feel like a big challenge, but it’s not something you have to tackle alone. By joining the network, you’ll become part of a community of like-minded businesses that are all working towards the same goal.
By working together, we can accelerate progress and create lasting benefits for our communities, economy and environment, helping make Greater Manchester a destination that people are proud to visit, live and work in.
