This certification represents an important step within the broader Eastin Hotels brand sustainability roadmap, under which all Eastin properties are working toward achieving Green Globe certification. The brand’s long-term vision is to embed measurable, internationally recognized sustainability standards across every hotel, reinforcing Eastin’s commitment to responsible hospitality.

Through its partnership with A1RWATER, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr has introduced atmospheric water generation technology, which converts air into pure, mineralised drinking water on-site. Between November 2023 and 2024, this initiative helped replace over 500,000 plastic bottles, eliminating more than six tonnes of plastic waste and reducing 46 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

Green Globe Certification recently awarded 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok its inaugural certification. A range of environmental, social, and cultural initiatives underscore the hotel’s sustainability vision. A recent collaborative effort launched by the hotel and the owners’ businesses aims to establish a self-sustaining forest ecosystem that can maintain and regenerate itself.

Green Globe Certification has awarded Pullman Pattaya Hotel G its inaugural certification. With sweeping views of the Gulf of Thailand, the five-star Pullman Pattaya Hotel G is situated on its own private beach on Wong Amat Beach in North Pattaya.

Green Globe Certification recently awarded Legend Hotel Paris 6e its inaugural certification. The Legend Hotel has implemented comprehensive sustainability initiatives across the property to reduce its environmental impacts. In addition, the Green Globe certification process has led to renewed collaborations with neighborhood artisans, specifically chefs renowned for their sweet delights.

Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes was recently awarded Green Globe Gold certification, acknowledging five consecutive years of continued improvement in its sustainable management and operations. Celebrating its one hundredth anniversary in 2026, the iconic hotel encapsulates French elegance and refinement and is known for its timeless charm and breathtaking views over the Mediterranean.

W Maldives was awarded its first Green Globe certification at the end of 2025, a recognition that reinforces the resort’s long-standing dedication to sustainability. The achievement reflects the team’s hard work in building smarter, more responsible systems that support both exceptional guest experiences and the natural environment that surround the island.

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives was successfully awarded its first Green Globe certification in December 2025, following a comprehensive independent audit completed after a focused six-month program. The resort achieved an impressive 86% compliance score, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability journey.

Exemplary destinations are not defined only by beautiful landscapes, high-end hotels, or memorable attractions. They are defined by the standards a place sets for how it treats life—human and non-human—and by how consistently those standards are protected as tourism grows. In that sense, the most credible starting point for destination excellence is simple and visible: becoming a cruelty-free destination, where stray dogs and cats and other animals are treated humanely, and where structured programs for assistance, adoption, veterinary care, vaccination, and sterilization are not occasional charity, but a permanent part of destination governance.

The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives was awarded its inaugural Green Globe certification in December 2025, recognizing the resort’s overarching dedication to sustainable operations and management. Located in the Raa Atoll, the luxury beach resort offers guests the perfect combination of a spectacular tropical villa lifestyle and eco-conscious comforts.