ITC Hotels honored with numerous top titles at World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards | News
Indian hospitality leader ITC Hotels Limited has achieved four major titles at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, cementing its position as one of the world’s leading sustainable hospitality brands. The company, which today includes more than 140 hotels in more than 90 destinations, was chosen as:
• The world’s leading sustainable organization 2025
• The world’s leading sustainable employer 2025
• The world’s leading sustainable food and nutrition initiative 2025
• The world’s leading sustainable marketing campaign 2025
The awards were unveiled to the world’s leaders in sustainable tourism at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards Gala Ceremony 2025. The VIP reception was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognized individuals and organizations accelerating change in net positive tourism.
Guided by its pioneering ‘Responsible Luxury’ philosophy, ITC Hotels Limited is recognized globally for delivering world-class guest comfort with uncompromising environmental stewardship. As a global example of sustainability, the chain has the highest number of LEED Platinum certifications worldwide (23), including ITC Maurya.
Commenting on being recognized with the awards, Anil Chadha, Managing Director of ITC Hotels Limited said: “This global recognition reaffirms our commitment to responsible luxury – where sustainability and excellence come together to redefine hospitality. It inspires us to continue to lead with purpose and shape experiences that reflect ITC Hotels’ efforts to build a better, more sustainable future.”
HC Vinayaka, Vice President, Technical Services, EHS & Sustainability, ITC Hotels Limited, added: “These awards reinforce our resolve to lead with purpose and innovate towards a net positive future for the hospitality sector. It reflects our teams’ commitment to integrating sustainability into every operation and motivates us to continuously innovate so that ITC Hotels remains a benchmark for responsible, future-proof hospitality.”
ITC Hotels aims for net zero emissions by 2040 and aligns with GRI and other global reporting frameworks. Innovations include atmospheric water generators, zero-emission electric boilers, biogas systems, kitchen decarbonization initiatives and circular water and waste management initiatives.
The Awards are organized in partnership with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, whose partners and members represent more than 66,000 hotels, eight million rooms worldwide, 300 brands and more than 100 supply chain and strategic partners.
Glenn Mandziuk, President & Chief Executive Officer of World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, said: “We congratulate ITC Hotels Limited on being recognized on multiple occasions. These achievements reflect an outstanding commitment to innovation, collaboration and leadership in sustainable hospitality. At the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, we are proud to recognize organizations that are not only redefining excellence in guest experience, but also demonstrating that responsible business practices and sustainability are essential to the future of our industry – a net positive hospitality future.”
Justin Cooke, Executive Vice President of the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, said: “Our organization is committed to celebrating the individuals and companies who are setting new standards in protecting our planet for future generations – and ITC Hotels Limited is a deserving winner. It is a privilege to recognize the organisation’s achievements at our second annual Gala Ceremony, and I wish the team much success in the years to come.”
