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The Palms Hotel & Spa: Sustainable Luxury in the Heart of Miami Beach
The Palms Hotel & Spa, a family owned and operated Miami Beach resort, has been dedicated to sustainable tourism for over 10 years and has recently achieved 100% of Green Globe’s compliance criteria. This exceptional score places The Palms Hotel & Spa in the very elite of travel and tourism businesses seeking to protect and preserve the ecology and prosperity of their destination.

Royalton Saint Lucia: Championing Caribbean Conservation
Royalton Saint Lucia, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort, has proudly received the prestigious Green Globe certification, underscoring the resort's steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible tourism. In an era marked by a heightened global focus on environmental challenges and an increasing demand for sustainable practices in the tourism industry, the all-inclusive property has been acknowledged for its significant contribution to preserving the delicate balance of the planet.

Monte-Carlo Beach: Growing Local Resilience
The Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel, Green Globe certified in 2014, has continuously committed to sustainable practices and has now been recognized with PLATINUM status, placing it in the top 10% of Green Globe members.

Amsterdam Conference Centre Beurs van Berlage: A National Monument to Sustainability
Amsterdam Conference Centre Beurs van Berlage, a national monument since 1903, works with stakeholders to produce events in a sustainable and socially responsible manner. Certified by Green Globe for the second year, Beurs van Berlage has pledged its support for the global goal of net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement to limit warming to 1.5°C and reduce total global GHG emissions by 50% by 2030.

Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh Achieves Green Globe Certification for Sustainable Excellence
Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh has recently been awarded the prestigious Green Globe Certification, a testament to their unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. This achievement reflects their dedication to making a positive impact on both theie local community and the planet. General Manager Peter Hoesli said, “This Green Globe Certification is a milestone that highlights our dedication to creating a sustainable and responsible business model. We are proud to be at the forefront of the hospitality industry's sustainability efforts and will continue to innovate and lead by example.

Preisverleihung des Deutschen Umweltpreises in der Musik- und Kongresshalle Liibeck
Liibeck +++ 1200 Gaste aus Politik, Gesellschaft. Wirtschaft und Wissenschaft nahmen am 29. Oktober 2023 am Festakt zur Verleihung des Deutschen Umweltpreises der Deutschen Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) in der Musik- und Kongresshalle Liibeck teil, darunter Bundesprasident Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Bundesumweltministerin Steffi Lemke, Schleswig-Holsteins Umweltminister Tobias Goldschmidt. Biirgermeister Jan Lindenau, DBU-Generalsekretar Alexander Bonde und DBU Kuratoriumsvorsitzender Kai Niebert.
Songtsam Basomtso Linka: Essense of Zen and Environmental Harmony
Hidden in the green valleys of the Basomtso region, between Tibetan villages and Himalayan barley fields, Songtsam Basomtso Linka (previously named Songtsam Linka Retreat Lake Basong Tso)stands as a shining example of sustainable tourism. As the first property in Tibet certified by Green Globe, this enchanting property seamlessly integrates responsible practices into every aspect of its operations, setting a remarkable standard for environmentally conscious hospitality.

Hotel Christopher in St. Barths is Awarded its 3rd Green Globe Certification
For the third consecutive year, The Hotel Christopher is proud to be awarded the Green Globe Certification for its continued commitment to nature-first tourism and low-impact practices. It also remains the only hotel in Saint-Barthélemy to have obtained certification. This year's award recognizes the new efforts of the hotel for its entirely self-sufficient water management system thanks to its own water treatment and desalination plant making it the only hotel on the island to have a drinking water station. In a partnership with AQUAchiara, the French leader in transforming unpurified water into microfiltered quality drinking water for more than 15 years, their water is bottled and purified for hotel guests and restaurant guests.

EVVC: Sustainability Leadership for European Event Industry
For over a decade the European Association of Event Centres (EVVC) has maintained its Green Globe certification and has been awarded PLATINUM status for its exemplary efforts. First certified by Green Globe in 2010, the EVVC achieved 90% of Green Globe’s certification criteria during the independent, on-site verification inspection conducted in October this year. Day-to-day, the EVVC staff are dedicated to the responsible use of office materials and resources. This includes simple but effective actions, including the purchase of office supplies and other consumables that are made from recycled material and can be further recycled, saving water and electricity, and reducing printing and copying to save paper. The EVVC has also made the sustainable decision to locate its main office near to Frankfurt’s main station providing good accessibility by rail. This has paid off with all employees making their way to work via public transport.

Mt Cinnamon Resort & Beach Club, Grenada: Sustaining Mind and Body
Located on Grenada’s famously beautiful Grand Anse Beach, Mount Cinnamon Resort & Beach Club captures views across to the inlet of St. George’s Harbor and the beautiful and verdant mountain range at the center of the island. Every day the management and staff at Mount Cinnamon are committed to the delivering a truly sustainable tourism experience. All single use plastics, including straws and food containers have been eliminated. Recycling is a top priority including composting of organics and use of manure in gardens. The resort believes that when it comes to their environment, that beyond doing no harm, they should protect and enhance, meaning a dedication to keeping their community and beaches clean from litter.

Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort: Dedicated to Sustainable Luxury Vacations
In a secluded and beautiful corner of St Lucia, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort opens on to the blues of the bay while resting in the lush green of the surrounding rainforest. Joining the Caribbean’s sustainable tourism elite, Windjammer Landing has recently been independently audited and awarded Green Globe certification. Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort Managing Director, Nick Prattas says, “Preserving St. Lucia’s natural and cultural landmarks is the center point of tourism on our island, and we strongly believe, as much as we’ve proven throughout the years, that with the right leadership, everyone in the hospitality industry can and must adopt sustainable strategies.”

Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi: ESG Initiatives
General Manager Simon Hodson highlights the hotel's recent ESG activities, which underpin their recent Green Globe certification. One of the key innovations is the energy management initiatives using real time eniscope transducers supplied by Best Energy Ltd that use emojis to communicate performance . This is a simple and easy method to create behavioural change in members of staff.

Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay Resort Acknowledged for Outstanding Sustainable Tourism Efforts by Green Globe
Dedicated to minimizing its environmental footprint, Royalton Blue Waters has diligently developed initiatives, showcasing a steadfast commitment to sustainability. The resort's relentless pursuit of these goals has been recognized through the successful completion of the Green Globe Sustainability Standard evaluation criteria, leading to the renewal of their certification for the year 2023.

Hidden Hotel Reveals its Eco-Responsible Secrets
In downtown Paris, Hidden Hotel is distinguished by the large, solid wood door that greets guests on arrival. This entrance sets the tone for sustainability, with the hotel bringing together a clever mix of pure and natural materials, including stone, wood, linen, leather and slate. Recently re-certified by Green Globe, this luxury 4-star establishment is proud to promote its eco-responsible credentials.

France à la Carte Brings Deep Travel to Occitanie
For 15 years, France à la Carte has offered some of France’s most sustainable travel encounters via its national collection of suppliers, who all embrace the same philosophy, and welcome privately guided tours dedicated to slow-tourism. In recognition of their commitment and promotion of sustainability, Green Globe has awarded France à la Carte its inaugural certification, based on compliance to Green Globe’s International Standard for Travel and Tourism and completion of an independent, onsite audit.

Aruba Airport receives its Green Globe Certification for the 2nd year
After becoming the 1st Airport in the world to receive the Green Globe Certification in 2022, Aruba Airport Authority N.V.’s (AAA) received the exciting news that Queen Beatrix International Airport (Aruba Airport) received its 2nd consecutive Green Globe Certification on October 2, 2023.

Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives: Sustainable Beacon in the North Male Atoll
Grand Park Kodhipparu, North Male Atoll, has once again been independently certified by Green Globe for its dedication to sustainable tourism. First certified in 2020, the resort has maintained its excellent 86% compliance score for a 4th year, along with its position as an elite Maldivian vacation experience, putting protection of planet and people at the forefront of its operations.

Eyja Guldsmeden Succeeds with Service, Style and Sustainability
First certified by Green Globe in 2018, Eyja Guldsmeden has once again asserted its sustainability credentials with recertification in 2023. Owned and managed by Reykjavik couple Linda Jóhannsdóttir and Ellert Finnbogason, Eyja Guldsmeden is an eco-conscious, boutique hotel enhanced by an eclectic design sensibility. And as a family owned and run business, there is a great emphasis on high quality service.

Green Globe Platinum Status Awarded to Blue Horizons Garden Resort, Grenada
Blue Horizons Garden Resort, Grenada is awarded Platinum Status after 10 consecutive years of recertification with Green Globe. Rooted in Grenadian hospitality for 45 years, Blue Horizons Garden Resort is owned and operated by two generations of a Grenadian family. With only 32 guest rooms, it is the first establishment in Grenada as well as the OECS and 6th in the Caribbean region to be awarded with this prestigious Green Globe accolade.

Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai and Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Al Mamzar Dubai: Green Globe Leaders in UAE
Green Globe announces its PLATINUM award for Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai in recognition of the property’s 10-year commitment to certification. In addition, Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Al Mamzar Dubai, also managed by Mövenpick’s Dubai based Cluster Team, has achieved GOLD status for more than 5 years of consecutive certification.