The Parkside Hotel & Spa’s general manager, Trina White, has been recognized with The IMPACT Award at the 2026 IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Summit for her outstanding leadership in sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship.
“Trina White’s recognition at the IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Summit is incredibly well‑deserved. She has a genuine passion for strengthening our community and making sustainability a real, everyday priority in hospitality. Anyone who’s worked with Trina knows how thoughtful, steady, and collaborative her approach is. We’re proud to see her contributions recognized, and even prouder to have her leadership shaping the future of tourism in our region,” said James Adams, EVP & CFO Destination Greater Victoria (owners of the IMPACT Sustainable Travel & Tourism Conference).
The IMPACT Awards celebrate individuals and organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to advancing green business operations and fostering positive tourism development. White’s recognition highlights her two-decade career championing sustainability practices that have positioned The Parkside Hotel & Spa as an industry leader in responsible hospitality.
“From championing responsible operations to achieving meaningful certifications alongside an incredible team, this work has always been about long-term impact. To be recognized for this journey is an honour, and it reinforces my commitment to advocating for tourism that protects our environment while strengthening our communities,” said White.
Under White’s leadership since 2009, The hotel has achieved remarkable sustainability milestones, including reaching a 92 per cent waste diversion rate, earning Biosphere Certification in 2022, and becoming Beyond Green’s first urban hotel worldwide. The hotel is also a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, aligning operations with global climate science and a shared commitment to reduce emissions and achieve Net Zero before 2050.
She has also contributed to the larger community. She co-created a green committee within the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria in 2018, currently co-chairs the Destination Greater Victoria Sustainability Committee, and serves as an associate professor at Royal Roads University, teaching sustainability theory to future hospitality leaders. In 2023, she was named Hotelier of the Year by The BC Hotel Association.
