The International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) has taken a pioneering step in global education and innovation with the launch of the IIHM NamAIste SDG Sustainability GPT Builder, a groundbreaking initiative that blends artificial intelligence with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Positioned as the “mothership” GPT, this platform acts as a central hub where students, faculty, and collaborators can create their own custom GPTs on sustainability themes—without any coding knowledge.
Preloaded with hospitality and tourism-focused AI concepts tailored for each SDG, the Sustainability GPT transforms classrooms into living labs where ideas evolve into practical AI tools addressing real-world sustainability challenges. More than just a knowledge source, it serves as an AI creation engine, empowering students to design, build, and deploy solutions that tackle climate change, energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, community empowerment, and sustainable growth in tourism and hospitality.
By releasing this platform globally, IIHM positions itself as a leader in merging AI innovation with sustainability education, showcasing how technology can be harnessed to accelerate the SDG agenda. This initiative not only redefines the way sustainability is taught but also demonstrates how hospitality can power transformative change. With the Sustainability GPT, IIHM cements its vision—Powered by AI, Driven by Hospitality—ushering in a new era where education, research, and industry come together to reimagine tourism in the age of climate urgency and digital transformation.
