Appoints Radhika Arapally as senior strategic representative for UAE
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World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance strengthens Middle East presence
World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Strengthens Middle East Presence with Appointment of Radhika Arapally as Senior Strategic Representative for UAE
The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), has announced the appointment of Radhika Arapally, founder and chief consultant of sustainability kiosk, as its senior strategic representative for the UAE, to accelerate the industry’s transition towards Net Positive Hospitality across the region.
In this role, Arapally will be tasked with forging high-level partnerships, driving programme delivery, and deepening engagement across the UAE hospitality sector.
She has more than 20 years of international hospitality and sustainability expertise and founded the Sustainability Kiosk in 2022, a platform now hosting over 70 rigorously validated solutions that help hotels reduce waste, cut costs, and accelerate their journey to net zero — while safeguarding commercial viability and operational excellence.
Under her guidance, the Kiosk has supported leading groups such as Minor Hotels, The First Group and Millennium Hotels.
Beyond her advisory work, Arapally IS behind the Responsible Hoteliers Summit, the UAE’s first dedicated operational sustainability event, which has convened industry leaders, brands, and solution providers.
Glenn Mandziuk, CEO of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, said: “Radhika’s appointment represents an important milestone in the Alliance’s strategy to strengthen our regional impact.
"Her entrepreneurial spirit, deep industry insight, and proven ability to turn ambition into practical solutions make her a natural fit to champion our work in the UAE.
He added: "We are excited to partner with her in catalysing action that will inspire change well beyond the Middle East.”
Arapally added: “It is a privilege to represent the Alliance in the UAE at such a critical time for our industry. The UAE has the vision and momentum to become a global leader in sustainable tourism.
"By combining the scale and influence of the Alliance with the innovation and energy of local stakeholders, we can co-create solutions that are scalable, inclusive, and transformative - and ensure that Net Positive Hospitality becomes a reality.”
