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PONANT Becomes First Maritime Cruise Line to Achieve Green Globe Certification
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PONANT Becomes First Maritime Cruise Line to Achieve Green Globe Certification

Green Globe certification has been awarded to all four Sisterships in the Le Boréal series, the six PONANT Explorers, Le Commandant Charcot and the sailing yacht Le Ponant. This result rewards the commitment of all PONANT teams over the past several years to reduce their environmental footprint and contribute to more sustainable tourism.

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Stadthalle Reutlingen - Platin-Status mit 100%
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Stadthalle Reutlingen - Platin-Status mit 100%

Immer mehr verantwortungsbewusste Unternehmen und Eventagenturen suchen für ihre Veranstaltungen nach nachhaltigen Locations – die Stadthalle Reutlingen ist eine, die Nachhaltigkeit in Platin bietet: Das Team um Geschäftsführerin Petra Roser ist zum 10. Mal in Folge beim Green Globe-Siegel rezertifiziert, und das mit bemerkenswerten 100 % erfüllten Kriterien. Damit ist die Stadthalle eines von nur vier Veranstaltungshäusern weltweit mit Platin-Status bei dieser strengen Nachhaltigkeitszertifizierung speziell für die Reise- und Tourismusindustrie. Zudem kommt der Stadthalle Reutlingen in diesem internationalen Spitzenkreis ein weiteres Alleinstellungsmerkmal zu: Sie ist weltweit das einzige Tagungs- und Kongresszentrum, das seit 2017 durchgängig einen Score von 100 erreicht hat.

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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Awarded Green Globe Certification
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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa Awarded Green Globe Certification

Green Globe has awarded Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa its inaugural certification, solidifying the resort’s commitment to sustainable tourism. Green Globe, a leading certification company, recognizes organizations that demonstrate unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sustainable operational practices.

This prestigious recognition underscores the resort’s continuous efforts to shape a sustainable future for the travel and tourism industry in the Maldives. Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has not only become a beacon of environmental and social responsibility but has also earned the distinction of being the first Marriott International property in the Maldives to receive this distinguished accolade.

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Green Globe Certifies Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
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Green Globe Certifies Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort

Green Globe has certified Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort for the first time. The French-inspired luxury beachfront haven boasts tropical gardens and sleek modern architecture.

General Manager, Jean-Pierre Joncas said, "We take great pride and honor in achieving Green Globe certification. Our resort has consistently implemented sustainability measures, and we are committed to further enhancing our practices in the coming year for even more impactful and sustainable outcomes."

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Eintracht-Stadion mit Nachhaltigkeitssiegel Ausgezeichnet: Green Globe
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Eintracht-Stadion mit Nachhaltigkeitssiegel Ausgezeichnet: Green Globe

Das Eintracht-Stadion ist im 100-jährigen Jubiläumsjahr zum ersten Mal mit dem Nachhaltigkeitssiegel Green Globe ausgezeichnet worden. Die Auszeichnung bewertet das Engagement und die Strategie  im  Nachhaltigkeitsbereich  von  Unternehmen  der Veranstaltungs- und Touristikbranche. Nach dem Olympiastadio Berlin ist das Eintracht-Stadion erst das zweite Stadion in Deutschland, das das Green Globe-Prüfungsverfahren mittels eines umfangreichen Kriterienkatalogs erfolgreich abgeschlossen hat. „Es ist durchaus eine Herausforderung Nachhaltigkeitskriterien für eine

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Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos Community Recycling Project
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Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos Community Recycling Project

Just one of the many exciting sustainability initiatives at Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos is its Community Recycling Project, which raises funds for local charities and keeps plastic, cardboard, and aluminium cans out of landfill. Hotel management and staff, along with neighbouring businesses, bring recyclables to the hotel to be separated and sent to waste management companies that pay for the material. The funds raised are then donated to worthy charities. This is just one of many sustainability activities designed as part of the Playa Cares Sustainability Program. Playa Hotels & Resort uses this program across its properties to meet Green Globe's certification criteria.

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César Ritz Colleges Bouveret Committed to Brighter, More Sustainable Future
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César Ritz Colleges Bouveret Committed to Brighter, More Sustainable Future

Founded as a premier hotel management school, César Ritz Colleges has been educating hospitality and culinary leaders for 40 years where sustainability is an institutional priority of growing importance. As an established green campus, ongoing initiatives are aimed at reducing César Ritz Colleges Bouveret’s environmental footprint, fostering social engagement, ensuring economic stability, and embedding sustainability into education.

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Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra Transforms Community Spirits
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Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra Transforms Community Spirits

Green Globe has awarded Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra in Cambodia its inaugural certification. Situated amongst landscaped gardens in the city’s old quarters, Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra is a stunning 12-story colonial-style hotel, located along the riverside and close to major tourist attractions.

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Hyatt Ziva Cancún Connects with Local Community
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Hyatt Ziva Cancún Connects with Local Community

At Hyatt Ziva Cancún, guests are invited to purchase a souvenir bracelet, that also acts as their room key. The funds raised from the purchase of the bracelets are used to support Lazaro Cárdenas, a local Mayan village. Along with donations including school suppliers and food items, Hyatt Ziva Cancún is working with the village apiarist collective, crafting a range of health and beauty products using honey gathered from the hives of native bees.

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InterContinental Madrid Celebrates 70th Anniversary with a Focus on Sustainability
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InterContinental Madrid Celebrates 70th Anniversary with a Focus on Sustainability

The InterContinental Madrid Hotel opened its doors in 1953. Spain's first international hotel on the exclusive Paseo de la Castellana in the Spanish capital. The hotel is celebrating a 70-year-old history and turning its attention to becoming an even more eco-conscious property than before. Green Globe has recently recertified the InterContinental Madrid.

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The Tryall Club Awards Over 260 Educational Grants to Young Jamaicans
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The Tryall Club Awards Over 260 Educational Grants to Young Jamaicans

Recently recertified by Green Globe, The Tryall Club strongly believes that sustainable business practices are imperative for the well-being of our planet and future generations. First certified in 2010, the resort is dedicated to consistently improving its sustainability initiatives by incorporating effective eco-friendly practices and policies, showcasing a steadfast commitment to environmental protection and conservation, and raising community awareness.

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Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort Where Nature is Entwined with Culture and History
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Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort Where Nature is Entwined with Culture and History

Green Globe has awarded Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort in Cambodia its first certification. Inspired by French colonial elegance, the five-star resort sits amongst manicured gardens, located just minutes away from the ancient monuments of Angkor Wat. Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort has embraced a symbiotic relationship between the resort and its tropical environment,

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Caribbean’s Only Certified Carbon-neutral Hotel Welcomes New Year with Green Globe Perfect Score
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Caribbean’s Only Certified Carbon-neutral Hotel Welcomes New Year with Green Globe Perfect Score

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Aruba, the leading sustainable and top-rated romantic destination, announces the achievement of a flawless score in its recent Green Globe audit. The Caribbean’s first and only certified carbon-neutral hotel demonstrates an unwavering commitment to environmental and social responsibility, earning decades-long accolades for its dedication to sustainability, which recently included an appearance at the United Nations’ global climate change conference, COP28.

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Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh Awarded Inaugural Certification
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Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh Awarded Inaugural Certification

Green Globe has awarded Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh in Vietnam its inaugural certification with the property receiving an impressive compliance score of 91%. Located amongst lush tropical gardens on a 17km stretch of white sandy beach, Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh is considered one of the jewels of Vietnam’s vast coastline. Overlooking the pristine shores of Long Beach, Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh embraces numerous eco-friendly practices.

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Constance Ephelia Seychelles: 9 Years of Sustainability Innovation
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Constance Ephelia Seychelles: 9 Years of Sustainability Innovation

Constance Ephelia Seychelles was recently recertified for the ninth consecutive year. The five-star resort represents the cornerstone of Sustainable Tourism in the Seychelles and was first certified by Green Globe in 2014. The hotel collaborates with Food Intel Tech, a food waste monitoring solution for commercial kitchens, to track and reduce food waste. Great efforts are made to tackle food waste at the property and an interesting new idea has been introduced with the sale of chicken bones and fish head waste to generate revenue. In addition, some of the food refuse is collected by a farmer and fed to pigs on the island while vegetable remains are segregated and fed to a family of Aldabra giant tortoises.

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Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair Awarded First Certification
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Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair Awarded First Certification

Green Globe has awarded Swissotel Al Ghurair & Swissotel Living Al Ghurair in Dubai its first certification in acknowledgement of its sustainable management and operations. The complex of Swissôtel Al Ghurair and Swissôtel Living Al Ghurair is connected to the Al Ghurair Shopping Centre. The hotel has consistently worked on various sustainable initiatives and received an impressive compliance score of 92%.

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Green Globe Certification Awarded to Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
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Green Globe Certification Awarded to Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

Sofitel Melbourne On Collins has been awarded the prestigious Green Globe certification in recognition of its commitment to implementing and maintaining sustainable operations and procedures. As part of this, the property has implemented a number of ongoing sustainability initiatives such as conserving water, minimising waste generation and reducing energy consumption. In addition, a QR code system has been implemented that allows guests to explore a ‘Greener Melbourne’.

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Mövenpick Hotel Zürich Airport: Ongoing Commitment to Sustainable Excellence
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Mövenpick Hotel Zürich Airport: Ongoing Commitment to Sustainable Excellence

Mövenpick Hotel Zürich Airport was awarded Platinum Certification by Green Globe in 2021, marking ten years of continuous certification. The hotel has now reached a total of twelve years of certification, an incredible effort by management and staff acknowledging their long-term commitment to continuous improvement in sustainability.

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Sofitel Barcelona Skipper: Focus on Local Culture and Sustainable Lifestyle
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Sofitel Barcelona Skipper: Focus on Local Culture and Sustainable Lifestyle

First certified by Green Globe in 2023, Sofitel Barcelona Skipper is Sofitel’s newest flagship hotel in southern Europe.

Sofitel is firmly committed to the communities in which it resides, and Sofitel Barcelona Skipper endeavors to honor these commitments specifically in relation to its sustainable operations and corporate social responsibilities.

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