Do you want to make your hotel more sustainable but don’t know how?
Then you've come to the right place: This hotel sustainability coaching programme is exactly what you need.
You can expect hands-on coaching, including a one-day workshop led by MAp’s certified hotel and sustainability experts – tailored specifically to your hotel. In our workshops, you and your hotel staff will gain a deeper understanding of the three pillars of sustainability, learn how to use resources more efficiently, and actively incorporate sustainability into your hotel operations.
Within 8 weeks, we will create a clear action plan that sets priorities and shows you and your hotel staff what to do and when to do it: for greater sustainable success!
Here's what this sustainable hospitality coaching programme includes
Our sustainable hospitality coaching is a comprehensive 8-week programme consisting of three modules. Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect during each module:
The introductory meeting provides an opportunity to get to know each other, share information, and set individual goals.
- Call with the management/sustainability manager
- Determination of starting date
- Determination of individual dates for modules 1 to 3
- Coordination and fine-tuning to ensure that our strategies align smoothly with the hotel's goals
Outcome: We have laid the foundation for our collaboration in the coming weeks.
We will embark on the journey by jointly assessing the current sustainability status of your hotel.
- Introduction to holistic hotel sustainability
- Assessing the sustainability status of your hotel through a detailed sustainability assessment that examines all areas of hotel sustainability
- Evaluation and analysis of the results
- Joint discussion of the sustainability status and determination of the next steps, such as the content of the team workshop
Outcome: We have determined where your hotel stands in terms of sustainability. We have identified key areas and potential, gaining clarity on which sustainability aspects to focus on for greater success and impact.
Module 2 focuses on making sustainability tangible and easy to understand for all employees.
- Virtual or face-to-face meeting with the entire hotel team in a plenary session.
- Morning plenary session: We make sustainability tangible and easy to understand, addressing the team's feedback, ideas, etc.
- Afternoon in the different departments: The various departments develop initial sustainability ideas, with input and guidelines provided by us.
- Conclusion: All results are discussed, and a clear path for the coming months is defined.
Outcome: Everyone understands the meaning of sustainability, tasks for each department are clear, each team member knows what to do in preperation for our next meeting, and the long-term goals of your hotel have been defined.
We will discuss the results so far, address any open questions, and conclude the coaching.
- Call or meeting with the management/sustainability manager to integrate the insights from the past weeks into the action plan
- Call or meeting with the various departments/department leads to answer any questions, provide support, and define the specific next steps
- Preparation and delivery of additional materials (documents, templates, etc.) to support the hotel team taking the next steps
- Providing access to the MAp community, which offers many additional free resources and tools
Outcome: Everyone has received the necessary information and documents to implement the defined sustainability measures in their respective departments. Everyone knows the hotel's sustainability goals and understands how they can contribute to them.
Is this coaching programme on sustainability the right fit for my hotel and team?
YES, the sustainable hospitality coaching is perfect for you if you want to make sustainability tangible for everyone in your hotel, define clear goals, and develop an action plan. We will help you:
- Assess the current sustainability status of your hotel
- Make hotel sustainability tangible and easy to understand for your employees
- Implement sustainable practices in your hotel
- Achieve your sustainability goals
- Take your hotel to the next level
Here’s how you benefit from this hotel sustainability coaching and gain additional value:
We will set a starting date together based on what works best for your schedule.
With experienced hotel consultants and sustainability experts with over 10 years of experience advising hotels. Depending on where you are on the global MAp and your preference, the coaching can take place virtually or face-to-face.
To familiarise your hotel employees from all departments with the topic of sustainability and to create a common understanding of sustainability.
That sets priorities and actionable steps to initiate implementation in all departments and achieve sustainable success – customised to certification requirements.
In which we offer free resources, webinars, and expert discussions to help hotels become more sustainable and stand out in the market.
You will receive our The Sustainable Hotel Handbook Collection (valued at €495) for free to help make this world a more hospitable and better place for EVERYONE!
Frequently Asked Questions
You ask. We answer.
Our sustainability coaching for hotels starts at €4,900, with an actual value of €7,600 (excluding any travel expenses). Why are we offering a reduced price? Because we believe that sustainability should be affordable for everyone!
Bonus: You will receive our The Sustainable Hotel Handbook Collection (valued at €495) for free to help make this world a more hospitable and better place for EVERYONE!
Yes. If you represent an NGO, please contact us for special pricing conditions.
Included
- 3 modules + introductory meeting within a period of 8 weeks
- Bonus: All participants will receive our The Sustainable Hotel Handbook Collection (valued at €495) for free.
Not included
- Travel costs (if applicable)
- Additional services and deliverables requested by the hotel
You and your entire hotel team will gain significant value in a short amount of time at a fair price. We do not work from ready-made templates; instead, we customise all coaching modules to fit your hotel’s specific situation and needs.
The sustainable hospitality coaching programme runs 8 weeks from start to finish, allowing for an in-depth exploration of the key sustainability topics and action steps without overwhelming you and your team with too much information.
We will set a starting date together that works best for your schedule.
The sustainable hospitality coaching programme consists of three predefined modules that follow a specific structure. However, the sustainability topics and action steps (as well as the starting date!) will be tailored precisely to your needs and goals.
You will receive continuous support from our team in the form of individual sessions within modules 1 to 3, as well as access to valuable resources such as practical checklists and handbooks.
Participants automatically become part of the MAp community, where we offer free resources, webinars, expert talks, and more to help hotels become more sustainable and succeed in the industry. Of course, we are always available to answer any further questions!
The timeframe for seeing results can vary depending on individual circumstances. However, you are likely to notice changes within a few months after implementing the coaching's action steps. We often see quick results from the team workshop, especially in terms of social sustainability aspects like team spirit as well as employee motivation and engagement.
Yes, of course! All modules, strategies, and measures of the programme apply to new hotels as well, not just to existing ones.
MAp is a B Corp-certified consulting company that supports hoteliers and entrepreneurs through branding, positioning, and marketing services. Based in Zurich and led by women, the MAp team adopts a holistic and sustainable approach to enhance the global impact of hotels. With a focus on people and purpose, MAp is characterised by innovative strategies and creative solutions that give hotels, businesses, and brands significance.
You can learn more about us here.
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