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U Hua Hin: Seed Bomb Project Launched as part of Forest Restoration Efforts
In partnership with Khao Nang Phanthurat Forest Park’s Seed Bomb Project, U Hua Hin has launched a year-long initiative aimed at restoring local ecosystems and engaging the community in environmental stewardship. Hotel staff, guests, and local volunteers are invited to participate in making seed bombs. Sling shots are then used to shoot the seeds deep into tropical rainforest undergrowth.
Hamburg Tourist Board Awarded Green Globe Gold Certification for Leadership in Sustainable Tourism
The Hamburg Tourist Board (HTB) was recently awarded Green Globe Gold certification, marking five consecutive years of certification. This important milestone recognises HTB’s ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable tourism throughout the Hamburg Metropolitan Region.
Castle Hot Springs Resort: A Model for Sustainable Hospitality in Arid Regions
Green Globe Certification has awarded Castle Hot Springs Resort its inaugural certification. Located in the remote Arizona desert, Castle Hot Springs faces unique conditions for sustainable resource management and has the rare opportunity to closely study how its operations interact with local water cycles and desert ecosystems. This includes understanding how the springs’ distinctive mineral composition supports and influences the surrounding natural environment.
2025: Unprecedented Growth of Certified Sustainable Tourism
At Green Globe Certification we are on the front line of tremendous change in the travel & tourism industry. 2025 has seen the fastest growth in Green Globe Certification membership in our history.
Hotel Toujours’ Next Generation Team Achieves Green Globe Certification
The property’s Green Globe certification process marked a transformative milestone, characterized by in-depth reflection on daily operations and the implementation of concrete, high-impact sustainability actions. Attaining the certification was notably driven by the hotel’s dynamic next-generation team, whose enthusiasm and leadership were central to the project’s success.
Villa Dubrovnik Awarded Green Globe Gold Certification
Villa Dubrovnik has been awarded Green Globe Gold certification, acknowledging five consecutive years of continued improvement in its sustainable management and operations. Perched up high on a cliff, the small luxury boutique hotel offers an exclusive view of Lokrum Island, Dubrovnik Old Town and the beautiful turquoise Adriatic Sea.
Curtain Bluff Honored with CHTA Environmental Sustainability Award at CHIEF 2025
Last month in November, it was announced by the Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) that Curtain Bluff had been awarded the prestigious Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Environmental Sustainability Award at the 2025 Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) in Barbados.
Mövenpick Hotel Waad Al Shamal: Green Leadership in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Province
Mövenpick Hotel Waad Al Shamal’s range of sustainability milestones underscore its commitment to environmental responsibility, operational excellence, and community engagement in alignment with Accor’s Planet 21 program and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 sustainability goals. Comprehensive green measures are designed to minimize environmental impact while enriching the guest experience.
Grand Hotel Chicago: Advancing Its Commitment to Sustainable Hospitality
Green Globe Certification has awarded Grand Hotel Chicago its inaugural certification. The four-star hotel in Paris is one of the first properties within the Hotels en Ville group to receive the prestigious certification. This achievement affirms the hotel’s long-standing commitment to responsible operations, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement across all aspects of its business.
Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort Celebrates 25 Years of Regenerative Hospitality
On October 18, 2025, Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort proudly marked its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter century as a pioneer in regenerative hospitality, a philosophy that goes beyond sustainability to actively restore and enrich both the environment and local communities.
Environmental Stewardship and Community Heritage Prioritized at 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai
Green Globe has awarded 137 Pillars House Chiang Mai its inaugural certification. Long before embarking on its Green Globe certification journey, 137 Pillars House had already established responsible purchasing and recycling practices. However, Green Globe Certification’s comprehensive framework has since transformed the property’s approach into a holistic, system-wide commitment.
U Inchantree Kanchanaburi: Protecting the Environment and Empowering Local Talent
Part of U Hotels & Resorts, U Inchantree Kanchanaburi, proudly announces its inaugural Green Globe certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable hospitality. Nestled by the River Kwai, U Inchantree Kanchanaburi invites guests to join its journey toward a greener future. The hotel has established a range of environmental, social and cultural heritage programs.
JW Marriott Hanoi: Joining the Movement for a Sustainable Future in Vietnam
Rising high above Hanoi's new Central Business District and adjacent to the Vietnam National Convention Center, JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi has earned its inaugural Green Globe certification, validating the hotel’s exemplary commitment to sustainability and safeguarding the environment. Boasting contemporary design, showcasing world-class services and curated amenities, and catering to the needs of the modern traveler, JW Marriott Hanoi integrates sustainable practices into every aspect of its operations while continuing to provide world-class hospitality.
Swissôtel Clark Philippines: Caring for People and the Planet
Swissôtel Clark Philippines has been awarded its inaugural Green Globe certification. The contemporary five-star hotel is located in the heart of Clark Freeport Zone, the bustling centre of economic and tourism development in Pampanga in Central Luzon. To promote energy conservation, a smart, innovative energy saving Room Automation system has been implemented in all 372 guest rooms.
Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa Earns Prestigious Green Globe Certification
Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa, a 47-room five-star boutique hotel in France’s Champagne region, has been awarded Green Globe certification. Royal Champagne is committed to reducing its environmental footprint while preserving the cultural heritage of France’s Champagne region, which marks its 10th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2025.
Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok: Greening Hotel Operations and Empowering Communities
Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok’s mission is to fully integrate sustainability into every aspect of its operations, creating a harmonious balance between exceptional hospitality and responsible stewardship of our precious planet. The hotel’s CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives include an array of impactful community programs that benefit young people and local residents.
Mövenpick Living West Hanoi Pursues Greener Tomorrows in Vietnam
Green Globe Certification has awarded Mövenpick Living West Hanoi its inaugural certification in acknowledgement of its sustainable operations.
Playa Cares Community Recycling Projects Celebrates 3 Years of Success in Mexico
Playa Hotels & Resorts’ (PHR) Playa Cares sustainability platform has been celebrating its success in carrying out community projects in Mexico over the past few years. Playa Cares Projects have a regional scope where each project is planned, executed and monitored to maximize the positive impacts of PHR’s actions on a destination´s environment and communities.
Dubai World Trade Centre Awarded Green Globe Gold Certification
Green Globe Certification has awarded Gold status to the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the Middle East’s leading business and events destination, recognising five consecutive years of measurable improvements in its sustainability performance.
Sheraton Hanoi Hotel in Vietnam Achieves Green Globe Certification
The hotel has established comprehensive sustainability initiatives across the property. Three standout innovations have been recognized for their significant impacts: transforming food waste into organic fertilizer for the community, introducing a salt generator filtration system to reduce chemical use in the swimming pool, and installing solar panels to power the fitness area.

