Post by Media One Hotel

🌱 Sustainable Bartending Competition 2026 is officially underway.   The Sustainable Bartenders Club (SBC), founded by Media One Hotel, is proud to launch the 2026 edition of its flagship non-profit Sustainable Bartending Competition, an initiative dedicated to advancing sustainability, education and collaboration across the UAE hospitality industry. What started in 2024 with just 10 participating hotels has grown into a community of 17 hotels and 24 bartenders, united by a shared commitment to driving more sustainable practices within hospitality.   This year's theme, Homegrown & Locally Sourced, challenges participants to develop one cocktail and one mocktail that showcase local ingredients while promoting responsible sourcing, reducing food miles and embracing innovative sustainable techniques. The competition is complemented by a series of expert-led sustainability masterclasses designed to inspire the next generation of hospitality professionals.   A sincere thank you to our valued sponsors and partners for supporting this initiative and helping us create meaningful impact across the industry: • MMI - Maritime and Mercantile International • Lyre's Spirit Co • Avani Middle East • Graft Collab Agency • Chefs'Hub • The Carbon Current   We are equally honoured to welcome an exceptional panel of industry experts who will guide and evaluate this year's competition:   Sudera Fernando – Lyre's Spirit Co Chris Olivier – Graft Collab Agency Jan Dubsky – Chefs'Hub & CCC Peter Avram – Avani Middle East   📅 Registration is now open, with the full competition timeline, including registration deadlines, sustainability masterclasses, submission dates and the Grand Finale, available in the competition flyer.   Together, we're proving that great bartending is about more than exceptional drinks, it's about innovation, collaboration and building a more sustainable future for hospitality!