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Welcome to the weekly AST Briefing.

With Earth Day approaching on Monday April 22, 2024, we will be hosting our first AST Forum of 2024 in Manila, Philippines.

If you are in Manila, there’s still time to RSVP. Please head over to our website to register your attendance.

This week, we’re going into our archive to share with you a story on gastronomy that we produced last year.

ICYMI: Can Asia’s Sustainable Gastronomy Movement Keep its Fire Going?

Indulging in sustainable gastronomy has emerged as more than a mere coincidence in Asia.

With an ever-growing interest in conscious consumerism, people are awakening to the significance of supporting local businesses, nurturing communities, and safeguarding the environment. 

As the region embraces a remarkable rise in the farm-to-table movement, a direct and meaningful connection between producers and consumers is being created, bringing people closer to their food.

By establishing a direct link between these two essential entities, the food industry could achieve enhanced traceability and transparency to procure ethically sourced, high-quality ingredients. 

If you are in Manila, come join us at AST Forum Manila. RSVP on our website.

SPEAKERS 

• Susan Santos de Cardenas, Southeast Asia Partner & Representative for Green Destinations, Vice Chair of Asian Ecotourism Network, and President & CEO of Society For Sustainable Tourism- Sst- Green Destinations Southeast Asia - a pioneer in sustainable hospitality development and management in Asia.

• Cleofe C. Albiso, Managing Director of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts - a visionary leader transforming the landscape of hospitality with sustainability at the forefront.

Together, we will explore the pivotal question: "How will sustainability integration future-proof your hospitality business?"

PROGRAM

• Keynote by Cleofe Albiso

• Presentation on “The Future of Hospitality - The Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profit”  by Susan Santos de Cardenas

• Power chat moderated by AST Co-founder Rhea Vitto Tabora, with Susan and Cleofe

• Open discussion with the audience

• Networking session + Lucky draws

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