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Every day, we work with people who want to make hospitality better – for all. But what does “better” actually mean? And how do we know if we are getting there?

Our Impact Report 2025 reflects on exactly that: what we did, what worked, where we learned and how we measure progress through impact reporting – and what is next on the MAp.

At MAp, we are not in the business of buzzwords. As a Certified B Corporation, we hold ourselves to high standards – in strategy, governance and in how we treat people, planet and purpose.

Our Impact Report is how we stay accountable. But more than that, it is an invitation: to everyone we work with, partner with or simply cross paths with. To build, question and celebrate better ways of doing business.

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Why impact matters – and how we measure it

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There is no way back.

Only #onwards towards a future worth staying for.

– MAp Boutique Consultancy

How we measure our impact

We use the B Corp impact assessment lens across governance, workers, community, environment and customers – because impact should be clear, comparable and grounded in evidence.

The 2025 edition shares our progress across four key dimensions:

People – from our core team to the communities we serve
Planet – from low-impact decisions to long-term shifts
Profit – not as the goal, but as the enabler for good
Purpose – the reason we do what we do, and the compass that keeps us on track

And how are we doing that? By living our value of Positivity (yes, we do like our Ps 😊) – because Positivity is the energy and attitude that drives everything we do.

What you will find inside the report

Our focus areas and key milestones from 2025
What moved the needle, and what did not
The learnings we are taking forward into 2026
Our next priorities – with clarity on what is next

We also share where we missed the mark, what surprised us and why we stay fiercely optimistic. Because one thing is certain: there’s no going back. Only #onwards. ☻

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MAp's Impact Report 2025

MAp’s Impact Report 2025 brings our year into focus – what we worked on, what moved the needle, and what we learned along the way. It shares how we measure impact through the B Corp lens, plus our priorities for what is next on the MAp.

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Available digitally or in print.

We built this handbook as a practical reference for independent and boutique hotels. Open the section you need, use the relevant tools, and turn social sustainability into clear action.

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What’s inside the people handbook

A practical, hotel-specific system to help you strengthen social sustainability and support your key stakeholders in a more structured, consistent way.

What you get:

Insights into your key stakeholder groups, what they need, expect and value from your hotel
8 practical exercises to turn social sustainability into day-to-day action
5 scorecards to measure progress and document your social sustainability efforts clearly
Social sustainability action steps aligned with leading hotel certification frameworks
Guidance on inclusive language and how it supports better hiring and team culture
Advice based on years of MAp’s work with boutique hoteliers
Expert interviews and best-practice examples from hotels that put people first

What people say about the people handbook:

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The people handbook is a valuable addition to my work as a coach in hotels and provides excellent inspiration on how the hotelier can creatively and appreciatively build and sustainably retain a motivated team.

TANIA SAEZ, SYSTEMIC COACH AND CREATIVE PROCESS FACILITATOR @SAEZ COACHING (BERLIN / GERMANY)

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Overall, I can wholeheartedly recommend the people handbook. It not only provides a comprehensive approach to the topic of social sustainability in the hotel industry but also serves as a helpful resource for students like me who are exploring this subject.

LUISE WEINERT, BACHELOR'S STUDENT AT FHGR CHUR (CHUR/SWITZERLAND)

DISCOVER WHAT PEOPLE-FIRST SUSTAINABILITY MEANS

Clear guidance and practical exercises to help you understand social sustainability and what it means for your hotel.

TAKE ACTION NOW

Concrete action steps and practical measures you can apply straight away in day-to-day operations.

LEARN FROM REAL HOTEL EXAMPLES

Insights, recommendations and best practices from hoteliers and hospitality professionals who put people first.

Learn from industry experts + best practices

We highlight learnings, tips and recommendations from top industry leaders who are shining stars in the areas of social sustainability, and spotlight hotels that put People first.

STRENGTHEN YOUR STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS

Use practical tools to better support guests, team members, partners and local communities.

TURN PEOPLE-FOCUSED ACTION INTO LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE

Build a stronger culture, clearer positioning and more resilient business performance through people-first decisions.

Choose your preferred option

For the cost of an average hotel room night, you can set your hotel on the right course – creating sustainable impact and achieving business success.

As a B Corp-certified company, we encourage you to buy the digital handbook, which comes as a PDF with multiple versions for easy handling and sharing with your team. As a special bonus, you also receive the Introduction PDF free of charge.

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What strong people-first sustainability delivers for your hotel

Here is what a structured people-first approach unlocks for your hotel:

Stronger team culture and better day-to-day collaboration
Higher employee satisfaction and better staff retention
Better hiring through clearer values and more inclusive communication
Stronger relationships with guests, partners and local communities
More trust in your brand through consistent people-first action
Clearer priorities for social sustainability across your hotel
Social sustainability earns you more Profit

Meet the experts behind this handbook

We’ve interviewed some of the brightest minds that are shaping the future of hospitality, and they contribute their personal learnings and insights just for you.

Nadia Fischer

Nadia Fischer is a long-standing expert in inclusive language and communication. She teaches us about inclusive language for hotels.

Tatjana Benkert

Tatjana founded the social enterprise, The Purpose Hostel in Antigua, Guatemala, and she tells us how putting Purpose and People over Profit brings success.

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Is this handbook right for me?

If you want to strengthen social sustainability in your hotel and support your key stakeholders in a more structured way, it is a strong fit. It is designed for independent and boutique hotels and works whether you are improving an existing hotel or building a new concept.

What will I be able to do after using the people handbook?

You will be able to identify the stakeholder groups that matter most to your hotel, set clearer priorities, and turn people-focused sustainability into practical action. You will also have tools to improve alignment across your team and strengthen relationships with guests, partners and local communities.

What is inside the people handbook?

A hotel-specific framework with practical exercises, scorecards, guidance and action steps focused on social sustainability. It also includes expert input and examples to help you apply people-first principles in day-to-day hotel operations.

Do I need to read it from cover to cover?

No. It is designed as a practical reference. Open the section you need, use the relevant tool or exercise, and apply it straight away.

How does this help my hotel in practice?

It helps you make better people-focused decisions, build a stronger team culture, and create more consistent stakeholder experiences. This supports trust, retention, collaboration and more resilient long-term performance.

Can I use this with my team?

Yes. The handbook is built for team use. You can use the exercises and scorecards to create shared understanding, define priorities, and keep implementation consistent across departments.

Does it connect to certifications or sustainability frameworks?

Yes. The handbook helps you work on social sustainability topics in a structured way and includes action steps that align with leading hotel certification frameworks. It helps you make progress visible and easier to track.

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Available digitally or in print.

We built this handbook as a practical reference for independent and boutique hotels. Open the section you need, use the relevant tools, and turn economic sustainability into clear action.

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What’s inside the economic sustainability handbook

A practical, hotel-specific system to help you strengthen economic sustainability in a structured way and turn priorities into action in day-to-day operations.

What you get:

Clear guidance on economic sustainability in hotels and what drives long-term performance
5 practical exercises to turn commercial priorities into concrete action
2 scorecards to measure progress and document your economic sustainability efforts clearly
Action steps aligned with leading hotel certification frameworks
Guidance to improve profitability, strengthen resilience and prioritise measures that matter most
Advice based on years of MAp’s work with boutique hoteliers
Expert interviews and best-practice examples from hotels building sustainable profit

What people say about the profit handbook:

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It opened up a new world for me and I understood more about what I can successfully implement step-by-step and what truly makes a difference.

RENATO BOTTE, OWNER OF LOCANDA MISTRAL (PIEDMONT/ITALY)

UNDERSTAND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY

Clear guidance and practical exercises to help you understand what economic sustainability means for your hotel.

TAKE ACTION NOW

Concrete action steps and practical measures you can apply straight away in day-to-day operations.

TOOLS FOR YOUR TEAM AND DAY-TO-DAY WORK

Templates, checklists, exercises and scorecards that create structure and support consistent implementation.

LEARN FROM REAL HOTEL EXAMPLES

We highlight learnings, tips and recommendations from top industry leaders who are shining stars in the areas of economic sustainability, and spotlight leading hotels.

PRIORITISE WHAT DRIVES PERFORMANCE

Practical guidance to focus on the measures that strengthen profitability, resilience and long-term value.

TURN PROFIT-FOCUSED ACTION INTO LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE

Improve financial performance, make better decisions and build a more resilient hotel business.