The education-based collaboration with Mud Academy and renowned luxury hospitality brands focus on achieving sustainable practices and work to integrate into the culinary experience across their global portfolio of luxury collections.
Bethesda, Maryland., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -A luxury collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 exceptional hotel brands, today announces a new brand partnership with Mad Academy, a pioneering nonprofit founded by three Michelin star recipients, Chef René Redzepi. With over 40 hotels and resorts, the luxurious collection boasts a diverse global portfolio that connects guests to the unique wonders of their destination. Through immersive collaboration with Mad Academy, The Luxury Collection aims to amplify culinary sustainability initiatives and create a scalable framework for fostering environmentally friendly operational systems across its vast global footprint.
“High-end collection hotels and resorts have always been defined as reflecting their destinations, and with that, there is an opportunity to maintain and strengthen the privileges we have to participate in,” he said. Bruce RollVice President and Global Brand Leader, Luxury Collection. “There is an opportunity to make a major difference in the world, down to properties spanning six continents, and this collaboration with Mad Academy shows the brand’s ambitious journey. As a major voice on culinary sustainability, Mad Academy brings expertise to rethink traditional models and helps to change theories. Coming.”
Inspiring education and industry leadership
To support the continued development of our award-winning culinary team, Luxury Collection has launched an intensive training program with Mad Academy, offering hands-on workshops for food industry leaders who are passionate about environmental sustainability. The Tailored Program focuses on empowering chefs with valuable experience and insights, with the aim of enhancing sustainability efforts on their property, including practical applications that prioritize local and seasonal sourcing, and practical applications to reduce food waste through culinary innovation. With the goal of promoting participants with new tools and enthusiasm, we aim to achieve our culinary ambitions, our programme culminates in a strategic roadmap that supports chefs as they apply learning and track progress with the ongoing support of Mud Academy experts.
The first training programme was conducted November 2024Feature sessions led by a visionary roster of Mud Academy’s cuisine and hospitality. Matthew Orlandoformer head chef That itself; Portia HeartFounder and owner of Blue Apple Beach. and Christian Puglisichef and owner of Bæst and Mirabelle Spiseria. Over three days, 13 chefs from luxury collection destinations from around the world joined us Copenhagen To engage with Mad Academy leaders, we gained valuable expertise and insights that sparked discussions about short- and long-term sustainability goals, as well as bold ideas to reach such benchmarks. The luxury collection marks the beginning of this collaboration as it plans to continue making progress in moving forward with sustainability initiatives with additional training curricula throughout 2025.
“We believe that working with Mad Academy will give chefs the tools and inspiration they need to promote innovation in their kitchens,” said Nicolas Marzioni, Vice President of Food & Beverage. EuropeMarriott International. “We are mindful of our approach, providing chefs with time and support to gradually absorb new concepts and apply them to the stages. Each property is unique and we work closely with our chefs to develop sustainable strategies tailored to the environment.
Cultivate the future
In addition to operational enhancements, Luxury Collection is actively working with the Mad Academy experts and alumni network to develop a custom guest program focused on cultivating a true sense of community and a deeper connection to the land and its story. From creative menus celebrating hyperlocal ingredients to thought-provoking interactions with local food producers and Mud Academy leaders, the initiative is shaped throughout the brand’s properties.
Gritty Palace, Luxury Collection Hotel, Venicecollaborates with local suppliers who share their commitment to sustainability and integrate responsible sourcing into the guest experience. The hotel’s rethinking cooking class at Gritti Epicurean School offers the opportunity to select fresh, locally-grown seafood and produce nearby Realto Fish Market Before preparing Venetian-style dishes. Incorporating local sourcing practices also extends to hotel gardens, including new plots on Giudecca Island and gardens on Mazzerbet Island, where over 6,000 artichoke plants are grown. Seasonal menu at Club Dell Doge Features vegetables from these gardens, and hand-made artichokes are used for welcome amenities and turndown services. By integrating sustainability into the guest experience, the luxurious collection aims to support our belief in impact-driven travel to promote environmental management and connect guests, staff and locals.
Romanos, a luxury collection resort, Costa Navarino, deepens collaboration with local producers, offering seasonal local cuisine and unique culinary experiences. The resort has this month’s risotto, with ingredients selected at nearby farms and ingredients selected by chefs to create exclusive recipes. Guests ordering this dish will receive a watercolor postcode with recipes as souvenirs to recreate their meals at home. The resort also hosts a dinner for four people each month. There, guest chefs work with resort chefs to blend the influence of the culinary, highlighting the ingredients of local Messinians. These dinners will help you immerse yourself in Greek culinary traditions, along with cooking classes, farm visits and workshops. This approach reflects the resort’s focus on local sourcing, offering an authentic dining experience that can connect guests to the local agricultural heritage.
Some hotels in the luxury collection portfolio attended their first workshop Copenhagen We prioritize sustainability through working with local food producers. Together, these hotels support local farmers and highlight local ingredients while providing authentic dining experiences for their guests.
At Alexander, a luxury collection hotel Yerevanthe team sources fresh dairy products from suppliers Armenia’s The Vayots Dzor region was featured in the hotel’s breakfast buffet and the Panna Cotta dessert made with local pine stones, cream and honey. Hotel Grande Bretagne, luxury collection hotel, Athenssupports family farms in South Evia and sources organic figs for breakfast, coffee breaks, room amenities and drinks. The initiative aims to promote Greek culture and support climate change impacted areas. High-Standard Collection Hotel, Balecollaborates with Fitch Ranch Ranch Artisan Meat Co. Colorado Locally produced meat is provided for serving dishes.
“Mud was founded with the core belief that food has the power to shape the future better,” he says. Melina Shannon DiPietroExecutive Director of Mad. “The gorgeous collection shares our adoration and respect for nature, our appreciation for bringing people together, our determination to help the planet live longer, ensuring that they have exciting collaborators advance this mission.
About luxury collection hotels and resorts
Luxury Collection® is made up of world-renowned hotels and resorts, offering a unique and authentic experience that evokes lasting and precious memories. For Global Explorer, the luxurious collection offers a gateway to the world’s most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and important expression of the place. A portal to the charms and treasures of your destination. It was born as a collection in 1906 under the CIGA® brand. Europe’s The most famous and iconic property today’s luxury collection brand is a glittering ensemble of over 120 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in over 40 countries. Over the centuries, many of these hotels are all internationally recognized as the most amazing in the world. For more information and a new opening, visit theluxurycollection.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Luxury Collection is proud to be part of Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s global travel program. The program offers members unparalleled benefits such as an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experience with Marriott Bonvoy moments, free nights and elite status recognition. Sign up for free or visit marriottbonvoy.com for more information about the program.
This initiative is part of Marriott’s broader commitment to sustainability and social impact through its platform Serve 360. For more information about the company’s Serve 360 initiative, please visit www.marriott.com/serve360.
About Marriott Bonboy
With an unparalleled portfolio of eight dynamic luxury brands, Marriott International creates the authentic, rare and rich experiences that today’s global Laxlians are looking for. Marriott International’s luxury group offers an endless network of over 530 landmark hotels and resorts across more than 70 countries and territories through the Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, Editions, Luxury Collections, JW Marriott and W Hotels. From the world’s most iconic destinations to the ultimate undiscovered gem, the collection of luxury brands from International Hospitality Leaders focuses on enhancing travel with highly contextualized and subtle brand experiences that show a future of luxury by mitigating passions while encouraging guests to embrace personal growth.
About madness
Mad (Danish for Food) is a nonprofit that empowers the global hospitality community with tools, inspiration and knowledge to make a difference in restaurants and the world. Mad was established Copenhagen, Denmarkin 2011, René Redzepi, chef and owner of Restaurant NOMA, had an ambition to change hospitality and drive change in the food system.
From the start, Mad has led an important conversation about how the restaurant community can contribute to the health of the planet and actively contribute to the lives of people who work in food. Mad’s program includes a symposium. A series of public meetings in major cities around the world. Media shared through books, publications and online videos. and Vild Mad, a free resource to explore nature through foraging. In 2019, Mad launched its most ambitious project to date. An academy that supports the food and hospitality industry with ChangeMaker tools and knowledge.
Source: Marriott International, Inc.
