Client
TUI BLUE Hotels
EMEA
Challenges
TARE in use
37
HOW TUI BLUE HOTELS ARE REDUCING FOOD WASTE GLOBALLY
HOW TUI BLUE HOTELS ARE REDUCING FOOD WASTE GLOBALLY
DRIVING SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS ACROSS 14 PROPERTIES THROUGH KITRO
TUI BLUE, the premium leisure hotel brand of TUI Group, is committed to sustainable travel and reducing its environmental footprint. As part of TUI’s group-wide sustainability strategy, the brand aims to cut food waste by 25% by 2030 and eliminate unnecessary single-use plastics.
In line with these goals, TUI BLUE began working with KITRO in 2023 to monitor and reduce food waste across selected properties.
Client
TUI BLUE Hotels
EMEA
Challenges
TARE in use
37
HOW TUI BLUE HOTELS ARE REDUCING FOOD WASTE GLOBALLY
HOW TUI BLUE HOTELS ARE REDUCING FOOD WASTE GLOBALLY
DRIVING SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS ACROSS 14 PROPERTIES THROUGH KITRO
TUI BLUE, the premium leisure hotel brand of TUI Group, is committed to sustainable travel and reducing its environmental footprint. As part of TUI’s group-wide sustainability strategy, the brand aims to cut food waste by 25% by 2030 and eliminate unnecessary single-use plastics.
In line with these goals, TUI BLUE began working with KITRO in 2023 to monitor and reduce food waste across selected properties.
Client
TUI BLUE Hotels
EMEA
Challenges
TARE in use
37
HOW TUI BLUE HOTELS ARE REDUCING FOOD WASTE GLOBALLY
HOW TUI BLUE HOTELS ARE REDUCING FOOD WASTE GLOBALLY
DRIVING SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS ACROSS 14 PROPERTIES THROUGH KITRO
TUI BLUE, the premium leisure hotel brand of TUI Group, is committed to sustainable travel and reducing its environmental footprint. As part of TUI’s group-wide sustainability strategy, the brand aims to cut food waste by 25% by 2030 and eliminate unnecessary single-use plastics.
In line with these goals, TUI BLUE began working with KITRO in 2023 to monitor and reduce food waste across selected properties.
ABOUT TUI BLUE
THE CHALLENGE
THE CHALLENGE
Before partnering with KITRO, TUI BLUE teams were relying on guesswork when it came to managing kitchen efficiency and overproduction.
Without item-level data, buffet setups were unintentionally trapping them into generating more waste. They needed a reliable way to assess waste item by item – and KITRO finally allowed them to take decisive, data-driven action.
ABOUT TUI BLUE
THE CHALLENGE
THE CHALLENGE
Before partnering with KITRO, TUI BLUE teams were relying on guesswork when it came to managing kitchen efficiency and overproduction.
Without item-level data, buffet setups were unintentionally trapping them into generating more waste. They needed a reliable way to assess waste item by item – and KITRO finally allowed them to take decisive, data-driven action.
ABOUT TUI BLUE
THE CHALLENGE
THE CHALLENGE
Before partnering with KITRO, TUI BLUE teams were relying on guesswork when it came to managing kitchen efficiency and overproduction.
Without item-level data, buffet setups were unintentionally trapping them into generating more waste. They needed a reliable way to assess waste item by item – and KITRO finally allowed them to take decisive, data-driven action.
IMPACT
ANNUAL RESULTS
PER PROPERTY
DATA IS THE AVERAGE OF 12 PROPERTIES
MEASURING FOR OVER 12 MONTHS
IMPACT
ANNUAL RESULTS
PER PROPERTY
DATA IS THE AVERAGE OF 12 PROPERTIES
MEASURING FOR OVER 12 MONTHS
IMPACT
ANNUAL RESULTS
PER PROPERTY
DATA IS THE AVERAGE OF 12 PROPERTIES
MEASURING FOR OVER 12 MONTHS
TESTIMONIAL
“KITRO has been a game-changer, allowing us to significantly reduce food costs and consistently stay within budget.”
“KITRO supports and raises awareness among our teams, helping them keep track of food waste through user-friendly software and hardware.
This enables us not only to set global goals for reducing food waste with ease but also to turn the insights gained into concrete actions.
The connections established with KITRO and the ongoing exchange influence the way we work with our teams, fostering a sustainable approach to handling food responsibly.”
Corporate Executive Chef
Stefan Nietsche
“The food waste solution from KITRO has been a game-changer, allowing us to significantly reduce food costs and consistently stay within budget.
Our regular meetings with KITRO are straightforward and highly impactful, helping us take decisive actions to maintain our goals efficiently. It’s been a seamless experience with noticeable results!”
F&B Manager
Nenad Bukejlovic
TESTIMONIAL
“KITRO has been a game-changer, allowing us to significantly reduce food costs and consistently stay within budget.”
“KITRO supports and raises awareness among our teams, helping them keep track of food waste through user-friendly software and hardware.
This enables us not only to set global goals for reducing food waste with ease but also to turn the insights gained into concrete actions.
The connections established with KITRO and the ongoing exchange influence the way we work with our teams, fostering a sustainable approach to handling food responsibly.”
Corporate Executive Chef
Stefan Nietsche
“The food waste solution from KITRO has been a game-changer, allowing us to significantly reduce food costs and consistently stay within budget.
Our regular meetings with KITRO are straightforward and highly impactful, helping us take decisive actions to maintain our goals efficiently. It’s been a seamless experience with noticeable results!”
F&B Manager
Nenad Bukejlovic
TESTIMONIAL
“KITRO has been a game-changer, allowing us to significantly reduce food costs and consistently stay within budget.”
“KITRO supports and raises awareness among our teams, helping them keep track of food waste through user-friendly software and hardware.
This enables us not only to set global goals for reducing food waste with ease but also to turn the insights gained into concrete actions.
The connections established with KITRO and the ongoing exchange influence the way we work with our teams, fostering a sustainable approach to handling food responsibly.”
Corporate Executive Chef
Stefan Nietsche
“The food waste solution from KITRO has been a game-changer, allowing us to significantly reduce food costs and consistently stay within budget.
Our regular meetings with KITRO are straightforward and highly impactful, helping us take decisive actions to maintain our goals efficiently. It’s been a seamless experience with noticeable results!”
F&B Manager
Nenad Bukejlovic
Client
TUI BLUE Medina Gardens
Marrakech, Morocco
Challenges
TARE in use
1
Customer spotlight
SMALL STEPS TO
BIG SAVINGS
SMALL STEPS TO
BIG SAVINGS
TUI BLUE Medina Gardens is an adults-only resort located in the vibrant heart of Marrakech, just steps from the city’s historic medina. Set within lush gardens, the hotel combines modern comfort with Moroccan charm and offers guests a choice of three dining outlets.
Client
TUI BLUE Medina Gardens
Marrakech, Morocco
Challenges
TARE in use
1
Customer spotlight
SMALL STEPS TO
BIG SAVINGS
SMALL STEPS TO
BIG SAVINGS
TUI BLUE Medina Gardens is an adults-only resort located in the vibrant heart of Marrakech, just steps from the city’s historic medina. Set within lush gardens, the hotel combines modern comfort with Moroccan charm and offers guests a choice of three dining outlets.
Client
TUI BLUE Medina Gardens
Marrakech, Morocco
Challenges
TARE in use
1
Customer spotlight
SMALL STEPS TO
BIG SAVINGS
SMALL STEPS TO
BIG SAVINGS
TUI BLUE Medina Gardens is an adults-only resort located in the vibrant heart of Marrakech, just steps from the city’s historic medina. Set within lush gardens, the hotel combines modern comfort with Moroccan charm and offers guests a choice of three dining outlets.
ABOUT MEDINA GARDENS
THE SOLUTION
THE SOLUTION
Since partnering with KITRO in 2024, the team has taken consistent steps to reduce food waste: adjusting food preparation based on data, rethinking buffet offerings, and enhancing operational efficiency.
ABOUT MEDINA GARDENS
THE SOLUTION
THE SOLUTION
Since partnering with KITRO in 2024, the team has taken consistent steps to reduce food waste: adjusting food preparation based on data, rethinking buffet offerings, and enhancing operational efficiency.
ABOUT MEDINA GARDENS
THE SOLUTION
THE SOLUTION
Since partnering with KITRO in 2024, the team has taken consistent steps to reduce food waste: adjusting food preparation based on data, rethinking buffet offerings, and enhancing operational efficiency.
IMPACT
ANNUAL RESULTS
IMPACT
ANNUAL RESULTS
IMPACT
ANNUAL RESULTS
BREAD
weight:
source:
time:
489
gr
plate waste
14
:
38
THREE THINGS THAT WORKED IN THIS KITCHEN
Adjusting production quantities
The data helped minimize overproduction and reduce portion sizes where needed.
Removing items from the buffet
Some buffet items often left over at the end of service are now offered à la carte instead.
Using smaller bowls
Toward the end of service time, the kitchen now switches to smaller bowls for all food items to reduce buffet overproduction.
BREAD
weight:
source:
time:
489
gr
plate waste
14
:
38
THREE THINGS THAT WORKED IN THIS KITCHEN
Adjusting production quantities
The data helped minimize overproduction and reduce portion sizes where needed.
Removing items from the buffet
Some buffet items often left over at the end of service are now offered à la carte instead.
Using smaller bowls
Toward the end of service time, the kitchen now switches to smaller bowls for all food items to reduce buffet overproduction.
BREAD
weight:
source:
time:
489
gr
plate waste
14
:
38
THREE THINGS THAT WORKED IN THIS KITCHEN
Adjusting production quantities
The data helped minimize overproduction and reduce portion sizes where needed.
Removing items from the buffet
Some buffet items often left over at the end of service are now offered à la carte instead.
Using smaller bowls
Toward the end of service time, the kitchen now switches to smaller bowls for all food items to reduce buffet overproduction.
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