Catherine Dolton serves as Chief Sustainability Officer at IHG - InterContinental Hotels Group, where she leads the company's global sustainability strategy and environmental initiatives. With extensive experience in corporate sustainability and hospitality operations, she oversees IHG's Journey to Tomorrow program, focusing on carbon reduction, responsible sourcing, and community impact across the hotel group's portfolio. Dolton drives strategic partnerships and innovative solutions to advance sustainable hospitality practices, positioning IHG as an industry leader in environmental stewardship and social responsibility within the global hotel sector.

Professor Willy Legrand is a distinguished academic at IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany, where he serves in the Department of Hospitality Management. With extensive expertise in sustainable tourism and hospitality operations, Professor Legrand has established himself as a leading authority in hospitality education and research. He has authored numerous publications on sustainable practices in the hospitality industry and has contributed significantly to academic discourse on tourism management. His research focuses on environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and innovative practices within the hospitality sector. Professor Legrand brings both theoretical knowledge and practical industry experience to his teaching, preparing students for successful careers in the dynamic hospitality field.