Tim Smith

Hotel specialist with passion for helping people reach their true potential through sustainable (in every sense of the word) development

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

@RestIsPolitics @RoryStewartUK @campbellclaret Is this now a great opportunity for many nations to rise and work together. Trump is pushing an isolationist agenda, so let him. The rest of us can work together and thrive. Nothing brings people together than a crisis

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

@Mellor76 Jealousy is a nasty trait @Mellor76 , not only are these people sad and lonely they are jealous of the love and family you have around you. Anyone who receives these nasty pathetic comments should see it as a compliment for everything they have achieved

[Peter Gardner @PeterDGardner]

Donald Trump can’t stop global climate action. If we stick together, it’s the US that will lose out
Bill Hare https://t.co/TjFRXy4mie

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

Pleased to be attending Independent Hotel Show bigger focus on sustainability than previous years. Long way to go but the industry is making progress

[Jesse D. Jenkins @JesseJenkins]

Two observations on the UK's historic phase-out of coal-fired power:
1. The UK got the order of operations right (unlike 🇩🇪): first priority is to phase out coal (then gas and only then contemplate retiring old nuclear)
2. The UK did this WITHOUT expanding the role of gas in their power mix (unlike 🇺🇸), rapidly expanding renewables fast enough to phase-out coal & slightly shrink total generation from gas.
Impressive work.
Dataviz below from @C_BruceLockhart

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

@ProgressiveRug @Tommo33s @GMB @Tommo33s it is not a sign of being a loser it is the best lesson a parent can teach a child. You show her no-one is perfect and we all need help from each other. Imagine if every parent taught their child to be kind and caring…

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

At a time of year when many are planning a ski trip a sobering article from one of our best https://t.co/nkiWYqdZTD

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

@Trevornoah raises an interest point at the @AIB Sustainability Conference “how do we make sustainability sexy?” It will be key to bring everyone along on this journey #CarbonFootprint #carbonreduction #auditel

[Nick Hedley @nickhedley]

Share of renewables & nuclear in the electricity mix right now, Western Europe:

Sweden 100%
Norway 98%
Portugal 93%
Finland 93%
Switzerland 92%
France 91%
Denmark 85%
Belgium 84%
Spain 81%
Netherlands 77%
Austria 77%
Germany 69%
UK 69%

[David Peilow @dpeilow]

Spain moves to eliminate domestic flights where there is a 2½ hour or less high-speed train connection.

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

Very encouraging stats from Scotland

[Nick Hedley @nickhedley]

Scotland's electricity mix right now, after its biggest offshore wind farm was fully synced up:

Wind 84%
Nuclear 7.4%
Hydro 5.3%
Gas 2.2%
Biomass 0.9%

-> 97% low carbon
-> Carbon intensity of just 10gC02 / kWh produced

Stats from the British grid operator

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

A great example of the younger generation taking leadership on climate change and de-carbonisation #auditel

[Guardian Environment @guardianeco]

New York’s largest university will divest from fossil fuels in win for student activists https://t.co/BuB5cfLSBG

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

Great evidence of the importance of knowing your local market and the power of strong revenue management

[STR @STR_Data]

#Beyonce's Renaissance tour filled some of the biggest stages across Europe—as well as hotel rooms. Both actualized hotel data and bookings for upcoming dates show how Queen B's shows are impacting several European markets. Find out more here: https://t.co/qakK0wnYJh

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

Ghana first to approve 'world-changer' malaria vaccine exciting step forward https://t.co/jLla1gGB5A

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

https://t.co/DmzJdZbi0e. Very proud to have one of our hotels at No.2 #eqgroup

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

Positive progress from some, but as the #UN said this week now is the time for everyone to act.

[Nick Hedley @nickhedley]

Renewables share of electricity mix this morning:

Denmark: 90%
Austria: 88%
Portugal: 82%
UK: 71%
Netherlands: 67%
Ireland: 65%
Germany: 63%

- data collated by ElectricityMaps

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

I’ve not checked the data, but very interesting stats. At the very least this should start a serious discussion on a real switch to renewables. #renewableenergy #Sustainability

[Nick Hedley @nickhedley]

It's 17:20 in South Australia and this is the state's electricity mix:

72% wind
21% solar
7% gas

The spot price for electricity is A$4/MWh.

In Queensland, which is getting 64% of its power from coal, the spot price is A$87.47.

[Nick Hedley @nickhedley]

It's 17:20 in South Australia and this is the state's electricity mix:

72% wind
21% solar
7% gas

The spot price for electricity is A$4/MWh.

In Queensland, which is getting 64% of its power from coal, the spot price is A$87.47.

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

@ProgressiveRug Very interesting and helpful article. I coach age group rugby and we ensure we have a coach on both touch lines. It is not fool proof but it does mitigate the risk.

[Tim Smith @TimPSmith21]

@GoodBadRugby This is extreme abuse, must be extreme consequences. Nothing off the table. SA Rugby and Erasmus distance themselves and formally apologise or SA teams penalised. This combined with the ref being manhandled by the coach at the weekend has to be stamped out. Rugby is Respect.