Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara Rose Halls’ green strategy during the past year has focused on streamlining operational procedures in readiness for the opening of worldwide travel.

Borgo Pignano is a Tuscan estate with a rich history dating back to the 12th century. Its main building is an 18th century villa surrounded by traditionally planted English gardens.

HEART College of Hospitality Services/Cardiff Hotel and Spa is owned and operated by the HEART NSTA Trust, an agency of the Office of the Prime Minister and a training hotel for hospitality workers.

Green Globe members Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda and Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti in Italy are bringing hydroelectric power and potable water to communities in Africa, Turkey and Madagascar.

Pimalai Resort and Spa is dedicated to marine conservation projects that protect and preserve native sea life including clownfish, seahorses and coral reefs.

2021 is certainly a remarkable year for Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba. This year marks the resort’s 21 years of commitment to Green Globe Certification and also coincides with the COP26 Climate Change Summit taking place in Glasgow.

The resort is very proud to be one of the original members of Green Globe and is celebrating over two decades of sustainable operations and management. The fact that Green Globe was conceived at the famous Rio Earth Summit 1992 and that Ewald Biemans, Owner/CEO of Bucuti & Tara, was hugely inspired by that same conference is a success story for both organizations and recognizes the founding principles of Agenda 21. For Ewald, this has been a “spectator to speaker” story as he gained awareness in 1992, introduced sustainability to his resort, and this year was a speaker and honoree at COP26 and also while there, was invited to be a launch signatory of the Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism.

Green Globe has awarded Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda its very first certification and Club Med Punta Cana has been successfully recertified for another year.

Carolyne Doyon, President and CEO of Club Med North America and the Caribbean said, “At Club Med, we are very proud to operate our resorts with sustainability and social responsibility at the core of our Happy to Care mission. Our two resorts in the Dominican Republic are striving to lead the way with their ongoing initiatives and incorporation of new and innovative projects. Today, we celebrate these certifications as further proof of our commitment to ourselves, our teams, our clients, our local communities, and the destinations we call home.”

Green Globe has certified 80% of Club Med resorts. In 2020, four resorts were awarded Platinum status (10 years of certification) and four achieved Gold status (5 years of continuous certification). Club Med Michès Playa Esmeralda is the newest member in the growing list of properties dedicated to sustainable practices.

Mövenpick Hotel Zürich- Airport in Glattbrugg is completely renovated, has 333 modern spacious bedrooms and is an ideal venue to hold your meetings and conferences for up to 400 delegates, with state-of-the-art facilities.

Green Globe recently awarded Platinum Status to Mövenpick Hotel Zürich- Airport marking 10 consecutive years of certification. This is the highest level designation offered by Green Globe.

Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda is located in Gargnano, in the heart of the enchanting Riviera dei Limoni. It is the first 5 star luxury Resort on Lake Garda, covering 11 hectares of natural park, surrounded by gentle hills and natural terraces rich in woods and olive groves overlooking a spectacular view of the lake. Sister property Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti is set in the splendid scenery of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Green Globe recently recertified Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda and Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti in Italy.

Batobus Paris is a fleet of six glass walled trimarans or river boats that offer visitors leisurely scenic cruises along the Seine River with nine hop on and off points in Paris including The Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre and much more.

Green Globe awarded Batobus Paris its inaugural certification in July earlier this year.

A comprehensive Sustainability Management Plan has been implemented and several planned actions are already in progress.

The oldest and most mythic of La Croisette hotels, the Grand Hotel is tucked in behind the only gardens on that famous boulevard offering a retreat from the hustle and bustle of Cannes. Luxury, sun, sea and palm trees – the perfect ingredients to a perfect day spent at the Grand Hotel.

Green Globe recently recertified Grand Hotel Cannes for the seventh consecutive year.

The hotel has invested in high technology to recycle waste, made plans to improve its energy efficiency into the future and ensured that all EV charging needs have been catered for including owners of Porsche cars.

Atmosphere Kanifushi Resort is a secluded luxury island getaway set amidst azure Indian Ocean waters in the Maldives. Stand-alone beach and water villas with vast living spaces and elegant interiors are spread along the 2 kilometres long island.

First certified in 2020, Atmosphere Kanifushi Resort was recently recertified by Green Globe.

Green Globe Auditor Babli Jahau provides insights into the resort’s impressive sustainability practices in the tropics.

Situated in Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Residence close to the Arabian Gulf, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach is a modern, chic and contemporary hotel located only a few steps away from the stunning JBR beaches.

Green Globe recently recertified Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach, marking nine years of certification.

Green Globe announces the appointment of Nathaly Stanely as Certification and Member Care Manager. Nathaly has already established strong credentials as a sustainability professional in her home country Aruba. Formerly the Sustainability & Certification Manager at Bucuti & Tara Resort, Nathaly is a member of the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism and a volunteer for Turtug Aruba as well as being awarded AHATA’s Sustainability Champion of the Year, 20128

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort is helping guests take vacations today that protect the vacations of tomorrow. As the Caribbean’s first and only certified carbon-neutral hotel, the resort stay is already net-zero and guilt-free. Now with the addition of the world’s first Carbon Offset Concierge, guests can elevate their experience by making their entire vacation guilt free by offsetting their travel emissions. This timing complements the upcoming 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) where Bucuti & Tara will be honored and Owner/CEO Ewald Biemans will present solutions other hotels can adopt in the collective race to stop climate change.

Caribbean’s only carbon-neutral hotel to share framework for guilt-free regenerative vacations . It has been 29 years since the world-famous 1992 United Nations Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit and Ewald Biemans, Owner/CEO of Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba is still as inspired as the day he heard the call to action given to the world at that conference. An avid news follower, Biemans feverishly read and watched all the coverage he could find on the tiny island of Aruba as the pivotal 1992 gathering took place. Describing it as “a wake-up call,” the conference accelerated his early efforts to what is now the Caribbean’s most eco-awarded and first carbon-neutral hotel by 2018 and ultimately, a United Nations honoree.

Educational excellence at Green Globe member César Ritz Colleges, Le Bouveret Campus Switzerland includes keeping staff members up to date with all the latest sustainability issues. Knowledge gained is passed onto hospitality students and absorbed into Le Bouveret campus culture.

Bastion Hotels are committed to a sustainability vision that focuses on key areas of sustainable management and operations. Green Globe Certification provides a reliable blueprint that can be carried out at individual properties across the Netherlands. Bastion Hotels are located in four distinct regions of The Netherlands - Amsterdam Region, Rotterdam Region, and the Northern and Southern Regions of The Netherlands.

Currently 32 Bastion properties are certified by Green Globe comprised of 28 Gold Certified members and 4 Recertified members.

Sofitel Dubai The Palm is a luxury 5-star beach resort situated on the East Crescent of the world famous Palm Jumeirah, offering a rejuvenating escape inspired by the rich culture of the South Pacific.

Green Globe recently recertified Sofitel Dubai The Palm for the sixth year.

Christophe Schnyder, General Manager at Sofitel Dubai The Palm commented, “Today sustainability has permeated nearly every aspect of the hospitality industry and has become a business imperative. While a global economy offers considerable opportunities for development, it also gives us special responsibilities.”

As a Green Globe certified hotel, Sofitel Dubai The Palm is committed to minimizing their impact on the environment through efficient energy, water and waste management programs. 

Mövenpick Resort Aswan offers a unique location on Elephantine Island, featuring 404 elegant rooms, suites and villas with spectacular views over the River Nile.

Green Globe recently recertified Mövenpick Resort Aswan for the ninth year in a row.

“Going green is becoming a part of our team’s DNA. At Mövenpick Resort Aswan we strive to optimize the use of resources and expand our responsible efforts to reach our entire local community. We make sure that we are always working in an ethical and considerate manner, both environmentally and socially,” said Yahya Kotub, General Manager at the resort. 

First certified in 2012, Mövenpick Resort Aswan adheres to a comprehensive sustainability management plan that encompasses resource management as well as environmental and CSR initiatives.