Author profile: Ornella Laneri is an architect and entrepreneur active at the intersection of tourism, culture and Mediterranean heritage enhancement.
Her contribution presents the Four Points by Sheraton Catania as a case of sustainable hospitality in Sicily, combining international hospitality standards with environmental commitment, cultural initiatives and local identity.
The operational perspective: the hotel’s path includes major sustainability certifications, plastic-free practices, organic production elements and a broader managerial focus on inclusion and long-term responsibility.
Why it matters: the case shows how hospitality can become a platform where tourism, culture and sustainability reinforce one another rather than operate as separate agendas.
