Raquel Noboa | Onboarding Hotel Staff for Sustainability Success

In this powerful episode of Talking Hospitality by Schulering HUB, Mauricio Schuler sits down with Raquel Noboa, founder of Fifty Shades Greener, whose life changed forever on December 26th, 2004.Raquel was managing a luxury island resort in the Maldives when the Indian Ocean tsunami struck. She survived, but was left with eco-anxiety that haunted her for years. Instead of turning away, she chose to transform that fear into a mission: to make sustainability simple, practical, and accessible for everyone in hospitality.From starting as a room attendant with no English to leading Ireland’s first carbon-neutral hotel, Raquel shares:The biggest challenge hotels face in training staff for sustainability (and it’s not the tech).Two solutions to overcome this: one traditional and one tech-driven.Three immediate steps hoteliers can take today to see results.This episode is not just about going green. It’s about leadership, culture, and turning sustainability standards into daily hotel operations that save money, reduce turnover, and build loyal guests.🌱 If you believe hospitality has the power to shape a more sustainable future, this episode will inspire you to take action—starting today.👉 Connect with Raquel Noboa & Fifty Shades Greener:Website: fiftyshadesgreener.ieLinkedIn: Raquel NoboaJoin the Weekly Sustainability Hub: Fifty Shades Greener on LinkedInFind more information about Schulering on our website.Follow us on other social networks:Linkedin Youtube Instagram Schulering: Evolving Hospitality through Learning.