How sustainability is becoming part of core operational strategy, says The Orchid Hotel Mumbai’s GM

Sustainability is being incorporated into operational planning across the industry. According to Ravi Rai, General Manager, The Orchid Hotel, Mumbai, long-term measures focused on renewable energy, water conservation, and waste management are now part of regular operational strategies rather than separate initiatives.

“For example, at The Orchid Hotel, Mumbai, sustainability is not an afterthought — it’s part of our DNA,” Rai said. “Right from inception, the hotel has invested extensively in renewable energy, water recycling, and waste management systems that run through the core of our operations.”

He added that the hotel’s infrastructure includes solar panels, energy-efficient lighting, a sewage treatment plant that recycles water for landscaping and cooling, and an advanced waste segr