Indian hospitality leader ITC Hotels Limited has been honoured with a series of top titles at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA). The company, which today encompass over 140 hotels across 90+ destinations, was voted:
• World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation 2025
• World’s Leading Sustainable Employer 2025
• World’s Leading Sustainable Food & Nutrition Initiative 2025
• World’s Leading Sustainable Marketing Campaign 2025
The prizes were revealed in front of hundreds of global leaders of sustainable tourism gathered in Dubai for the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025. The VIP ceremony was held at Terra, Expo City Dubai and recognised the individuals and organisations that are accelerating change in net positive tourism
ITC Hotels Limited, guided by its pioneering ‘Responsible Luxury’ philosophy, is globally recognised for delivering world-class guest comfort with uncompromising environmental stewardship. As a global exemplar in sustainability, the chain has the highest number of LEED Platinum certifications globally (23), including ITC Maurya.
Commenting on being recognised with the awards, Anil Chadha, Managing Director, ITC Hotels Limited said: “This global recognition reaffirms our commitment to Responsible Luxury – where sustainability and excellence converge to redefine hospitality. It inspires us to continue leading with purpose and shaping experiences that reflect ITC Hotels’ endeavour to build a better, more sustainable future.”
HC Vinayaka, Vice President, Technical Services, EHS & Sustainability, ITC Hotels Limited, added: “These awards strengthen our resolve to lead with purpose and innovate toward a net-positive future for the hospitality industry. It reflects our teams’ dedication to integrating sustainability into every operation and motivates us to continuously innovate, ensuring ITC Hotels remains a benchmark for responsible, future-ready hospitality.”
Committed to Net Zero emissions by 2040, ITC Hotels aligns with GRI and other global reporting frameworks. Its innovations include atmospheric water generators, zero-emission electric boilers, biogas systems, cuisine decarbonisation initiatives and circular initiatives in water and waste management.
WSTHA is run in partnership with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, whose partners and members represent over 66,000 hotels, eight million rooms globally, 300 brands, and over 100 supply chain and strategic partners.
Glenn Mandziuk, President & Chief Executive Officer, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, said: “We extend our congratulations to ITC on being honoured 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 recognise organisations 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 organisation is dedicated to celebrating the individuals and companies setting new standards in protecting our planet for future generations – and ITC Hotels Limited is a truly deserving winner. It’s a privilege to recognise the organisation’s achievements at our second annual Gala Ceremony, and I wish the team continued success in the years ahead.”