Ilsur Metshin, President of UCLG-Eurasia, Opened the ESG Forum in Kazan

The ESG Forum “Sustainable Development in Hospitality” is taking place in Kazan today. The event has brought together about 150 owners, top managers and representatives of hotels and restaurants from the Republic of Tatarstan. Ilsur Metshin, President of UCLG-Eurasia and Mayor of Kazan, has spoken at the plenary session of the Forum.

In his speech, Ilsur Metshin has reminded that today there are 230 accommodation facilities of different categories in the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. This is more than 8,000 rooms for 17,000 beds. This development was facilitated by investments in the city's infrastructure, holding international events, and the interest of entrepreneurs in the development of the industry.

“But there is no limit to growth. A man studies all his life, so the industry must develop constantly. The moment has come when we need to grow up together with you. We are waiting for the Games of the Future, as well as the BRICS Summit in autumn 2024. 33 countries have already confirmed participation of their delegations. We have never hosted such a forum in our entire history. This will be another challenge,” Ilsur Metshin said.

In this regard, the topic of the today's Forum – environmental, social and corporate governance in the hospitality sector – is becoming more and more trending. Following these principles is manifested not only in reasonable consumption and respect for the environment, but also in using locally made goods and supporting local producers, thus reducing the effect of financial leakage to foreign producers.

Ilsur Metshin has called for the joint efforts of business and governments to develop and implement relevant environmental standards, while taking into account current realities in Kazan and in the republic with an eye to the world experience. As a positive experience, the Mayor has given examples of goods and solutions presented at the exhibition that opened before the Forum.

The source: https://kzn.ru/

The photo: Marat Muginov

21.11.2023

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