Vincent Mercurio Vincent Mercurio

Holger Schroth, GM Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi: One of the challenges is the preconception that luxury does not mean green. Luxury means extravagance and indulgence, which is usually not synonymous with being eco-conscious. Consumers forget with luxury hotels that there are multiple facets. A hotel is not just the glittery surface – there is a whole operation behind every corner.

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