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The network meeting for sustainable dialogue
With the GreenSign Community Circle, we have created a platform where our community can deepen its commitment to sustainability and strengthen regional exchange. You can expect a carefully selected group of hoteliers, restaurateurs, and GreenSign partners – in a personal after-work setting that encourages open conversations and new perspectives.
The GreenSign Community Circle takes place four times a year, around every three months, at various locations. The series started in Hamburg in September 2024 and was continued in 2025 in several German cities, including Berlin, Düsseldorf, Mainz, and Munich.
This year, we are going international for the first time. On 24 September, our first Community Circle outside Germany will take place in South Tyrol. The format will continue in 2026 with further stops in Stuttgart, Cologne, Leipzig and Berlin.
All Community Circles 2026 at a glance
23 February 2026
Stuttgart, Waldhotel Stuttgart
11 June 2026
Cologne, German Hotel Academy
15 September 2026
Berlin, URBAN LOFT
24 September 2026
South Tyrol, Hotel Rogen
3 December 2026
Leipzig, me and all hotel
Next Stop: Berlin & South Tyrol
GreenSign Community Circle at URBAN LOFT Berlin
In autumn 2026, we invite you to two GreenSign Community Circles:
On September 15, we’ll meet at URBAN LOFT Berlin. The focus is on practical solutions, new perspectives, and honest conversations – for everyone who actively wants to shape sustainability in their business.
On September 24, we’re heading to Hotel Rogen in South Tyrol. Here, an inspiring mountain setting meets open dialogue on sustainable development – creating space for exchange across borders.
Look forward to two personal after-work evenings – curated for hosts ready to take responsibility and drive real change in their operations.
Secure your spot for Berlin or South Tyrol now.
GreenSign Community Circle at Hotel Rogen, South Tyrol
What you can expect from the GreenSign Community Circle
Berlin
15. September 2026South Tyrol
24. September 2026| Time | Program point |
|---|---|
| 18:00 o'clock |
Welcome and Kick-off with GreenSign |
| 18:15 o'clock |
Panel discussion or keynote speech – details to follow |
| 19:00 o'clock |
Elevator Pitches |
| Time | Program point |
|---|---|
| 18:00 o'clock |
Welcome and Kick-off with GreenSign |
| 18:15 o'clock |
Panel discussion or keynote speech – details to follow |
| 19:00 o'clock |
Elevator Pitches |
| 19:15 o'clock |
Networking over fine food and good drinks |
Throwback Cologne, 6 June 2026
Last Thursday, the second GreenSign Community Circle took place at the DHA in Cologne. Around 50 hoteliers, restaurateurs and industry partners made an open and substantial exchange possible – on equal terms and with real appreciation. For this, we want to thank you and everyone involved.
A key highlight was the Expert Talk: "Future Hospitality: How Social Sustainability Makes Employers Successful". Andrea Feidner-Beyer (MHP Hotel AG), Wolfgang Greiner (Althoff Collection), Susanne Lawall (Breidenbacher Hof Düsseldorf) and Christian Schmidt (SAND Collection) discussed current approaches and challenges, moderated by Anja Eigen (DHA).
The central consensus: it’s people that make the difference – not just processes or benefits. Employee retention is built on relationships, genuine appreciation and honest support. "You Matter" was cited as a living example of an effective corporate culture. The discussion made it clear: appreciation means listening, taking people seriously and fostering personal development – not just giving praise. Employees want to be recognized as individuals, not treated as "resources."
The atmosphere was marked by focused attention and lively participation. Many would have liked to continue the roundtable—and the discussions were indeed carried on in personal conversations afterwards. Time and again, participants emphasized: corporate culture becomes visible, especially in challenging times. Appreciation is not just a cultural issue, but also a real economic factor for employers and teams striving for lasting success.
Thank you to everyone who shaped this evening with openness and expertise.
Throwback Stuttgart, 23 February 2026
On 23 February 2026, people interested in sustainability met at the Waldhotel Stuttgart to the GreenSign Community Circle to discuss authentic sustainability in hotel operations. One key learning was that sustainability is more than just marketing - it must be an intrinsic attitude in day-to-day operations.
The Waldhotel Stuttgart lives this approach by understanding sustainability as a joint task that actively involves all employees. Important aspects of this are sensitising the team and continuous change. The discussion also showed how important the interplay of clear structures and creative innovation is. Jens Zellentin from the Le Méridien Stuttgart emphasised: "Do good and talk about it - but with sensitivity." Sustainability should be made visible without imposing, but rather involving both guests and employees through transparency and comprehensible added value.
Another important point was the importance of certifications that create comparability and credibility. The practice-orientated GreenSign certification concept, which provides a sound basis for sustainable measures, was particularly emphasised. The GreenSign Community Circle in Stuttgart showed once again that successful sustainability in hotel operations is created through attitude, structured processes and the active involvement of all those involved and is effectively communicated to the outside world through transparent communication and credible certifications.
