🌱 In this powerful episode of The Social Hotelier, host Sam-Erik Ruttmann sits down with Portia Hart, founder of Blue Apple Beach—a regenerative hospitality concept in Cartagena, Colombia.
From crushing glass bottles into usable sand to empowering local communities through sustainable supply chains, Portia is proving that luxury can lead with purpose. Get inspired by her journey from Monaco to the Caribbean and learn how she built one of the world’s most impactful eco-hotels.
🎧 Tune in for: ✨ How Blue Apple became B Corp certified
✨ Circular economy practices in hospitality
✨ The mission behind the Green Apple Foundation
✨ Creating zero-waste operations and sustainable supply chains
✨ Shifting traveler mindsets with values-based hospitality
✨ Blending high-end travel with community empowerment
👤 About the Host – Sam-Erik Ruttmann
Sam-Erik is a global hotel advisor, podcast host, and hospitality veteran helping hoteliers grow through innovation, sustainability, and storytelling.
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How Blue Apple Beach Redefines Eco-Luxury & Regenerative Hospitality
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