Business After-Hours: Encouraging Sustainable Hospitality

Come for the talk. Stay for the view. Return for the people. ​

Once a month on Tuesdays, we host inspiring talks by Amsterdam's leading business professionals. From industries covering fashion, tech, sustainability, hospitality and design, our Business After-Hours event series connects interesting people in the same industry while teaching them something new.

This session will explore how hotels can empower guests to become champions of sustainability: from small behavioral shifts to big-picture impact. We’ll look at real-world examples, financial wins, and the strategies that keep guest experience front and center while reducing environmental footprint.

Join us for an inspiring evening with three forward-thinking leaders:

• Gavin McGee Fraser, Head of Sustainability at Sircle Collection
• Hans Meyer, Co-founder & Managing Director at Zoku
• Yasemin Oruc, MSc. MBA, Founder & Chief Inspiration Officer at Anicha Consultancy
• Dragos Avram, Co-founder & CEO Sustainix
• Amber Westerborg, Director of Sustainability & Impact at The Social Hub
• Danice van Velzen, Project Manager - Strategy & Sustainability at Conscious Hotels

• Moderated by Pascal Koot, Non-Executive Director at Sustainix and former Global Sustainability Director at SHV

With experience spanning boutique hotels, international consultancy, and sustainability leadership, this panel will dive into how guest-centered design can drive both impact and innovation.

18:30 – Doors open. Grab a drink, find your spot, and connect with fellow attendees.

19:00 – Welcome & Opening Talk. Kick off with a brief intro, audience poll, and speaker insights on sustainable hospitality.

19:15 – Panel Discussion and Q&A. Hear from industry leaders and join the conversation on guest impact, experience, and profitability.

20:15 – Networking and Drinks. Stick around to connect, reflect, and enjoy the views with a cocktail in hand.

21:00 – End of the event. Leave with new ideas and inspiration, or stay with your new connections and have another cocktail.

📆: Thursday, 8 May

⏰: 18:30 - 21:00

🎟: Free entry

📍: Zoku Amsterdam Rooftop: Weesperstraat 105

Don't miss out! RSVP now and join us for an inspiring evening packed with great chats and drinks.

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