In this section, you'll meet pioneering partners and discover practical solutions that help hotels reduce food waste, design menus around seasonal and local ingredients, and create dining experiences that align with the values of today's conscious guest-thus making sustainability a hallmark of your culinary brand.
The Food & Beverage department is the beating heart of many hotels-but also one of the most resource-intensive. From sourcing ingredients to driving kitchen processes to reducing waste, every decision in the kitchen has a knock-on effect on your hotel's carbon footprint.
The Netherlands has been experiencing persistent inflation since 2021, with food prices rising sharply due to global supply chain disruptions and high energy costs. By September 2025, food inflation stands at 4.3% year-on-year, putting considerable pressure on margins in hotel kitchens (Trading Economics).
At the same time, guest expectations are changing. More and more people are attracted to zero-waste dining, local produce and transparent food stories. According to Deloitte sustainability and health are important drivers of dining choices today-especially among younger generations.
The good news? Many of the most effective strategies to reduce food waste are not only good for the environment, but also financially smart. Dutch hotel group Essendi Hotels reported a six-fold return on their investment and more than โฌ1.5 million in annual savings after implementing targeted measures against food waste (EEA).
Innovative tools such as the AI-driven food waste monitor from Orbisk help kitchens track what is discarded in real time, enabling better planning and reducing waste by up to 70%. These systems integrate effortlessly into daily operations and provide actionable insights without disrupting workflow.
The future of hospitality demands innovation with impact. That's why we are organizing the conference where sustainability, innovation and profit come together.
Discover how smart technology and conscious choices create more efficient operations, satisfied guests and a stronger brand. Connect with visionaries and certified partners and find practical solutions that create impact as well as profit.ย
What can you expect?
View the program outline here.
For whom:
Hotel managers, owners, buyers, F&B professionals, human resources and sustainability managers who want to accelerate change.
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Date: March 20, 2026
โฐ Time: 08:30 - 18:00
๐ Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, Amsterdam Central Station
