Green Globe announces new partnership in Turkey
Green Globe Certification today announced a new partnership with OrganicEra based in Istanbul, Turkey. OrgenicEra is a leading supplier of hotel towels, bed linen, and other textile items manufactured with organically-certified materials. Green Globe CEO Mr. Guido Bauer said: “This is an interesting and exciting new partnership for Green Globe Certification. For some time we [...]
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City achieves Green Key certification
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City, part of The Rezidor Hotel Group, has further enhanced its commitment to Responsible Business, announcing its recent Green Key certification, a globally recognized eco-label. „We are proud to be one of six hotels in the country to currently have the Green Key certification,” says Francois Galoisy, General Manager [...]
MTR Runners Run for a Greener Future
Athletes from MTR Corporation ran from the Peak to Big Wave Bay and Tai Tam during the annual Green Power Hike to promote environmental protection and healthy living. MTR participants, Law Chun-kin, Chau Pak-leong, Lo Leung-hong and Mo Long-ki won the championship of the 10km Corporation/ Organization Cup. They finished the race from Aberdeen Country [...]
Madinah Mövenpick Hotel, Saudi Arabia, awarded Certification by Green Globe
Green Globe announced Madinah Mövenpick Hotel has been certified for its sustainable operation and management. The Madinah Mövenpick Hotel is located south of the Holy Mosque, and besides it international business clientele, welcomes visitors to the annual religious pilgrimage. This urban hotel property has reached 72 percent of Green Globe indicators in its first year. [...]
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa earns four Green Keys
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, the newest beachfront property on Florida’s West Coast, has raised the bar in its commitment to environmental management and corporate social responsibility. The 250-all-suite resort recently secured a fourth “green key” from the internationally respected Green Key Eco-rating Program, designating the resort as a national industry leader. The [...]
Shangri-La announces Sustainable Seafood Policy
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announced its „Sustainable Seafood Policy” including the commitment to cease serving shark fin in all of its operated restaurants as well as accepting new orders for shark fin products in banqueting with immediate effect. Future banquet bookings made prior to this date will be honoured as per the signed contractual agreement. [...]
Sea-U Guest House, Barbados, renews its pledge with Green Globe
Green Globe Certification CEO Mr. Guido Bauer said: “Sea-U Guest House is a perfect example of collaboration and innovation between the guest house owner, expatriate Miss Uschi Wetzels, and the local community from Tent Bay. “Together they deliver an authentic and quality holiday experience which leads as an example of good environmental practice and social [...]
Survey reveals industry could do more for responsible and sustainable travel
As the travel and tourism industry continues to grow, there is an increased emphasis on responsible travel. During WTM 2011 Technology and Online Travel exhibitor SustainIt, the leading software and data consultancy that specializes in sustainability performance, surveyed more than 200 WTM participants. This was to understand the industry’s experiences of sustainability and responsible tourism [...]
Guide to Sustainable Tourism in West Sweden Launched
GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN—Green holidays website Greentraveller.co.uk and the West Sweden Tourist Board have published a Guide to Green Holidays in Gothenburg & West Sweden to show how travelers can make the most of the region in a way that has a low impact on the environment and a positive impact on biodiversity conservation and on the [...]
Green Globe accredits Deloitte France for sustainability verification
Green Globe Certification CEO Mr. Guido Bauer said: “We welcome Ms. Valdes Canales to our global team of sustainable travel and tourism auditors. Ms. Valdes Canales has professional experience in the hotel sector, and has had first-hand experience completing Green Globe audits from the client side. “At the end of 2011, Ms. Valdes Canales completed [...]