World’s Leading Travel & Tourism Certification Organisations Collaborate to Meet Growing Demand for Sustainability

The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), Green Key International, and Blue Flag International are proud to announce our participation in a global collaboration of leading certification organisations dedicated to developing and upholding industry-recognised standards for sustainable tourism.

This significant milestone highlights the critical importance of our 10-year strategic plan, GAIA 20:30, which pledges to empower climate action, protect global biodiversity, and reduce environmental pollution. By joining forces with these respected partners, we collectively enhance our capacity to drive global sustainability initiatives and demonstrate our commitment to creating a more sustainable future by providing transparent, achievable, and affordable solutions for the industry.

Representatives from the organisations which took part in the meeting in Copenhagen. From left to right: Billy Bishop (Travelife for Accommodation, Daniel Schaffer (Foundation for Environmental Education), Patricio Azcárate Díaz de Losada (Responsible Tourism Institute), Elissa Keenan (Ecotourism Australia), Naut Kusters, (Travelife for tour operators), Birte Pelayo (Green Globe Certification), Gary Graham (Green Key Global), Albert Salman (Green Destinations), Marco Giraldo (TourCert)

At the commencement of 2024, leading sustainable travel & tourism certification organisations formed a collaboration to address better practices and improve cooperation across the globe. These certification organisations and their related educational and training bodies include Biosphere: Instituto de Turismo Responsable; Blue Flag; Ecotourism Australia; Good Travel Seal; Green Globe Certification, Green Key: Foundation for Environmental Education; Green Key Global; TourCert; Travelife for Accommodation; and Travelife for Tour Operators.

For more than 30 years, these leading certification organisations have been responsible for developing internationally accepted sustainability criteria, constituting the industry-recognised standard for sustainable tourism. Collectively these organisations have certified more than 19,000 of the world’s leading travel and tourism enterprises, organisations, and destinations.

The hallmark of these certifications has been and continues to be, a focus on transparency, integrity and credibility. This inclusive approach is underpinned by the combined knowledge of industry professionals, academia, quality assurance auditors, destination managers and regulators. All stakeholders contribute and benefit from the ongoing development processes, providing a common platform that neither favours nor discriminates, but promotes the continuous improvement of sustainable performance by all.

As leading sustainability certifiers, these organisations have ensured that the criteria and indicators of the industry-recognised standard have been developed for use in various countries, regions, and geographies. This process has allowed the travel and tourism industry to comply with the standard, via actions that contribute to the sustainability of the communities in which they operate and on which their activity has a direct and indirect impact, promoting more respectful and resilient business models.

The travel and tourism industry and destinations have for many years relied on the indisputable veracity of the professional services delivered by these certification organisations. These organisations’ certification services are underpinned by a quality management approach and assured by independent verification inspections.

Participants in the meeting in Copenhagen from Travel & Tourism Certification Organisations

Over decades and today, many thousands of travel and tourism enterprises, organisations and destinations utilise the certifications provided by these organisations to prove ESG practices to shareholders, investors, governments, and destination managers. Recently, sustainability’s remarkable rise in popularity with travel consumers has led to an unprecedented demand for certification by many more businesses and destinations.

With the rapidly growing appreciation of sustainability’s immeasurable value, certification organisations have come together to ensure that core values, along with criteria and indicators that define sustainable tourism, are not diluted, or manipulated.

Furthermore, on behalf of their clients and members, the organisations will work collectively to satisfy the requirements of emerging consumer protection legislation such as the European Union Green Claims Directive. This collaboration of certification organisations looks forward to discussing and aligning approaches to future legislation, reporting standards and other requirements relating to sustainable tourism certification.

Concerning their historical roles as founders and developers of the knowledge and practices that have grown sustainable tourism, the certification organisations are dedicated to further fostering a global industry that thrives on sustainability. This includes the development of frameworks and pathways that encourage all enterprises to engage sustainability as a driver for their business. The fundamental goal is to provide transparent, achievable, and affordable solutions for the industry, and assist them in meeting the challenges of operating sustainably and achieving continuous improvement.

This new level of collaboration by certification organisations will further empower travel and tourism to embrace sustainability through rigorous certifications, and promote destinations that endorse eco-friendly practices, support local communities, and preserve cultural richness. To this end, the certification organisations will continue to guarantee that their professional services are provided fairly and affordably across all sectors and to all businesses, including micro and small-to-medium-sized enterprises, that make up the great majority of the travel and tourism industry.

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About Green Key International
Green Key is an internationally recognised programme that certifies hotels, resorts, theme parks, and conference centres, that adhere to strict criteria in social and environmental responsibility, alongside sustainable business practices. Achieving this certification reflects a commitment to exceeding global standards through innovative solutions.

Green Key operates under the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and is recognised by a range of international hotel chain partners and other entities in the tourism and hospitality industry as a preferred sustainability certification partner. With over 5,900 certified businesses in 70+ countries, Green Key is the leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism and hospitality industry. Learn more at www.greenkey.global.

About Blue Flag International
The iconic Blue Flag is one of the world’s most recognised voluntary awards for beaches, marinas, and sustainable tourism boats. To qualify for the Blue Flag, a series of stringent environmental, educational, safety, and accessibility criteria must be met and maintained. Central to the ideals of the Blue Flag programme is the aim of connecting the public with their surroundings and encouraging them to learn more about their environment. As such, environmental education activities must be offered and promoted in addition to a permanent display of information relevant to the site in terms of biodiversity, ecosystems and environmental phenomena.

Blue Flag operates under the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and is world-renowned award trusted by millions around the globe. With over 5,100 awarded beaches, marinas and tourist boats in 51 countries, Blue Flag is the leading programme promoting sound environmental education and sustainable management of beaches, marinas and boating operators worldwide.

About Foundation for Environmental Education
The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) is one of the world’s largest Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) organisations, with over 100 member organisations in 80 countries. With a network of over 60,000 educational institutions, the Eco-Schools, Learning About Forests and Young Reporters for the Environment programmes empower young people to create an environmentally conscious world through experiential, project-based learning. The Green Key and Blue Flag programmes are globally recognised for promoting sustainable business practices and the protection of natural resources. With over 40 years of impactful experience in ESD, FEE’s strategic plan, GAIA 20:30, prioritises impactful action across all five programmes to address the threats of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution.

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For more information, please contact:

Alessandro Venti, International Blue Flag Coordinator
Email: alessandro@fee.global

Ibis & Adagio Doha joins the certified hotels in Qatar

Ibis Doha and Adagio Doha have recently celebrated its Green Key certification. Upon meeting the stringent programme’s requirements, Ibis & Adagio Doha has joined the group of now 22 hotels in Qatar that currently hold the certificate.

To pass the Green Key verification process, the hotel complex that houses two Accor brands, fulfilled more than 100 international criteria related to environmental management, procurement, team involvement, guest information, water conservation practices, washing and cleaning methods, waste management, energy conservation practices, food and beverage quality, air quality, green landscaping systems and similar corporate, social and environmental activities. The engagement of the hotels in green initiatives and their efforts towards enhancing sustainability in everyday business operations have been validated by an independent audit.

Rajiv Tarcar, General Manager- Ibis & Adagio Doha said, “Hospitality is at the crossroads of many activities, making it an important vector for change. At Ibis & Adagio Doha, we believe that it is our responsibility to shape a more sustainable future of travel. Accor has been a pioneer in bringing sustainable development to hospitality for over 3 decades. The team are absolutely committed towards our green commitments, and towards Qatar’s sustainability goals as well as Qatar National Vision 2030’’.  

Since the hotel’s opening in November 2022, the hotel has used biodegradable wooden room access cards instead of plastic key cards and has reduced the use of ‘single use plastic’ by 70%. Furthermore, the hotel’s culinary in partnership with the food and beverage team has reduced food waste by 20% by implementing a number of changes in cooking methods, revision of menus, buffet replenishment techniques, etc. The hotel has also invested in AI tools bringing in food waste management solutions.   

Environmental Development is one of the four main pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030. This accolade and certification for Ibis and Adagio Doha is aligned with our commitment to Qatar National 2030 vision. The vision is for Qatar to become an advanced society capable of sustaining its development and providing a high standard of living to its people.  

First campsites in Spain certified with Green Key

Green Key Spain is thrilled to announce its two first Green Key certifications of campsites.

The programme operated by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) certifies six different categories of hospitality establishments. That includes campsites and holiday parks. Now, Spain has obtained its first two certified campsites that meet stringent social and environmental criteria.

The Sandaya Cypsela campsite on the coast of Girona and the Gran Camping Zarautz in Guipuzcoa have been the first ones in the country to pass the independent audits and become certified.

The Sandaya Cypsela campsite is part of a bigger chain of camping sites. The chain has been actively implementing eco-conscious practices in its sites in France, with 37 of its establishments currently holding the Green Key certificate.

An impactful decision had been made to enhance the sustainability of the Spanish camping, leading to the recent certification. In order to raise environmental awareness of its guests, the campsite in the Costa Brava, Catalonia, offers multiple education activities related to the natural environment.

Gran Camping Zarautz in Guipuzcoa is located in the north of Spain, near the estuary of the river Inurritza, in an area of great natural value and in close proximity to a beach. It is open all year round and during the summer it organises the sale of local products to promote the local economy and zero-kilometer food products. 

Spain has been one of the leading countries with the highest number of Blue Flag awarded beaches. Now, the sustainable tourism and hospitality in the country is growing even further with the new Green Key certifications. In addition to these two campsites, there are more hotels being certified with Green Key in Spain. 

For more information, please visit: www.llaveverde.org 

A new collaboration agreement between BWH Hotels and the Green Key programme

A new agreement between BWH Hotels and Green Key will assist worldwide hotels in gaining Green Key sustainability certification. 

©Best Western Plus Time Hotel, Stockholm

In January 2024 BWH Hotels and Green Key International entered a new collaboration agreement encouraging hotels to adopt new sustainability measures and achieve sustainability certification. BWH Hotels established Green Key as an approved eco-certification program. After nine years of successful partnership between BWH Hotels and Green Key in Scandinavia, the collaboration is now moving to a worldwide scale.   

Celebrating more than 75 years of hospitality, BWH Hotels is an award-winning global family of approximately 4,300 hotels located in over 100 countries and territories offering accommodations for all types of travelers.  

Green Key is a voluntary program that aims to spread awareness and empower the hospitality industry to adopt more sustainable business practices. The iconic Green Key certificate has become a leading standard of excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. Only hospitality establishments that meet established criteria can pass the independent audits/verification and obtain the certificate. The Green Key criteria are recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Today, there are more than 5,900 Green Key certified establishments in over 60 countries. 

Finn Bolding Thomsen, the Green Key International Director, shared: “We are always pleased to support any hotel in committing to more sustainable practices. However, the collaboration with BWH Hotels allows us to reach a significantly large number of new establishments. We are excited to take our partnership with BWH Hotels to the next level and work with their hotels all around the world.”  

Michael Morton, Senior Vice President, Brand Management and Member Services, adds:

"At BWH Hotels, our dedication to global sustainability shines through our 'Because We Care' initiative. This program underscores our commitment to the Earth, People and Communities in which we host guests. Through collaborative efforts with hoteliers, we empower communities by providing the necessary resources for impactful change. Additionally, our alliance with Green Key International strengthens our sustainability endeavors. Achieving Green Key certification not only demonstrates environmental responsibility but also enhances operational efficiency, expands business prospects, and fosters revenue growth." 

If you wish to learn more about the Green Key criteria, certified sites, or the certification process, visit our homepage, or contact us directly here. 

About BWH℠ Hotels 

BWH Hotels is a leading, global hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay® Hotels. The global enterprise boasts approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*. With 19 brands across every chain scale segment, from economy to luxury, BWH Hotels suits the needs of developers and guests in every market. 

*Numbers are approximate, may fluctuate, and include hotels currently in the development pipeline. 

The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman sets its sustainability benchmark with the Green Key certification

The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman proudly announces its Green Key certification. The first certified hospitality establishment from the Cayman Islands enhances the eco-tourism offer of the destination.

© Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

"Achieving the Green Key certification is not just an honor; it’s a call to further action for a greener hospitality industry" said Marc Langevin, General Manager. "The certification highlights the resort’s dedication to environmental responsibility, allowing it to showcase its proactive efforts in adopting sustainable practices."

The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman has been delighted to share some of its diverse initiatives that have been implemented to elavate the establishment’s sustainability efforts.

The certified establishment also seeks to promote sustainability and grow staff engagement through the REACT (The Ritz-Carlton Environmental Action Conservation Team) programme. Once per month, the employees are invited to join a panel that aims to discuss, evaluate, and provide feedback on environmental and sociocultural projects. This way, the resort ensures wider community outreach and the integration of staff ideas into the Ritz-Carlton’s sustainability strategies. Educational initiatives and action days are employed to promote responsible behavior, such as a "No Bin Day" that encourages minimal food waste among staff.

© Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Also, the resort's procurement strategy encompasses environmental stewardship and support for local industries by sourcing products that are organic, eco-labelled, fair-trade labelled, and locally produced. This includes a range of items such as local beers, spirits, and organic honey, reflecting the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman’s dedication to sustainable sourcing.

Apart from that, the certified establishment has integrated multiple eco-friendly practices into its day-to-day business operations that help to minimise the resort’s environmental impact, while saving both costs and natural resources.

© Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

For instance, Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman rigorously monitors its water usage and performs regular audits on that matter. By ensuring that over 75% of its all showers and taps do not exceed 9 liters and 8 liters per minute respectively, the establishment has successfully surpassed its sustainability targets.

Additionally, rainwater is collected from roof run-offs and later used for irrigation, minimising the resort’s dependence on processed water.

However, this is not the only waste-minisiming initiative that Ritz-Carlton has implemented. The establishment has proudly phased out single-use tableware in favor of sustainable alternatives - such as wooden cutlery and seaweed-based takeaway boxes. The organic waste is also repurposed through cooperation with local community projects, most notably Beacon Farm which utilizes the green waste provided by the resort for composting.

© Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Last but not least, the Ritz-Carlton has adopted late conservation technology like high-efficiency dishwashers that consume only 0.52 gallons of water per basket. As all the other initiatives, this is part of the resort’s broader efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce its environmental impact.

About Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman

Nestled on the famous Seven Mile Beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman offers guests an unparalleled luxury experience, integrated with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.

The resort, the first and only property in the Caribbean to earn Five Stars for its hotel, spa, and restaurant, Blue by Eric Ripert in the Forbes Travel Guide, is home to 369 luxuriously appointed rooms handcrafted by acclaimed Champalimaud Design. An elegant spa offers a bespoke collection of revitalizing and relaxing treatments, while six dining venues present guests with a diverse array of epicurean delights. In addition to a spectacular Greg Norman-designed nine-hole golf course, the resort also offers golf enthusiasts a state-of-the-art indoor simulator using Trackman technology.

© Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Ideal for events of all sizes, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is home to the island’s largest ballroom as well as an interactive culinary studio. Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment family programming allows guests of all ages to discover the incredible flora and fauna of Cayman, while Starfish Cay water park, tennis and basketball courts and an indoor game room ensures guest young and old are entertained.

The Caribbean’s largest luxury suite configuration, Seven South offers nearly 18,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space replete with elegant interiors, personalized service, and amenities as well as breathtaking panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. Encompassing up to 9 bedrooms, including the three-bedroom Grand Penthouse, the private enclave is perched atop the resort’s Ocean Tower evoking a sense of being on top of the world. Each year, the resort and Chef Eric Ripert, welcome some of the world’s finest chefs and most discerning guests for Cayman Cookout.

More information about The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is available at www.ritzcarlton.com/grandcayman or by phone at +1 (345)943-9000.

Qabila Westbay Hotel by Marriott attains the Green Key certificate

Qabila Westbay Hotel by Marriott is thrilled to announce its attainment of the Green Key certificate, a testament to the company's unwavering dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices within the hospitality industry.  

Green Key is recognised as the foremost standard for excellence in environmental and social sustainability within the hospitality sector. By obtaining the certification, Qabila Westbay Hotel by Marriott solidifies its commitment to guests, assuring them that their choice to stay with us actively contributes to positive environmental and social impacts.  

Months of diligent effort and a rigorous audit process have culminated in this significant achievement. Throughout this journey, Qabila Westbay Hotel by Marriott has made noteworthy efforts toward sustainability, implementing various initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental footprint and fostering local biodiversity conservation. Notable changes include the transition from plastic-wrapped products to sustainable alternatives, as well as proactive measures to protect and preserve the surrounding ecosystem.  

"We are overjoyed to receive the Green Key certificate, as it underscores our steadfast commitment to sustainability," said Ms. Sinead O Reilly-Henell, the General Manager of Qabila Westbay Hotel by Marriott. "This achievement reflects our ongoing efforts to operate as a responsible steward of the environment while providing exceptional experiences for our guests." 

Qabila Westbay Hotel by Marriott extends heartfelt gratitude to our guests, partners, and stakeholders for their unwavering support throughout this journey toward sustainability: ‘Together, we continue to strive towards a greener future, one where environmental responsibility and hospitality excellence go hand in hand.’

Novotel Itu receives the Green Key certification as the first resort in Brazil

Novotel Itu Golf & Resort has recently obtained the Green Key certificate as the first resort in Brazil. The establishment has thereby become the Accor's 50th sustainability certification in the Americas. 

To mark this achievement, a certification ceremony took was organised, bringing together representatives from Green Key, Accor, along with the mayor of the city of Itu and authorities from local secretariats and the press. The significant role of the collaboration agreement between Green Key International and the Accor hospitality group was also highlighted. In Brazil, the certification procedure is coordinated by the Green Key National Operator, Instituto Ambientes em Rede (IAR).
 
In the process of meeting the Green Key criteria, Novotel Itu Golf & Resort has implemented several socio-environmental practices to minimise its impacts on the environment. Thanks to the elimination of all single-use plastic items, almost 215 thousand units of pet bottles and plastic cups in 2023 alone was saved. In addition, the resort has reduced its water consumption by 50% and reused more than 4 million litters for toilet flushing and garden irrigation. For its operation, Novotel Itu uses 100% energy from renewable sources from the Free Energy Market and has around 200 solar panels for water heating. 

Apart from its environmental practices, the resort also carries out and gets engaged in various social initiatives, thanks to its partnerships with local non-profit institutions. For example, Novotel Itu organises fundraisers to support the NGO Realidades, which promotes housing improvements for vulnerable families in the Itu region. Also, a collaboration with the NGO Aspa has been established, resulting in a part of hotel's pet stay rate being donated to support abandoned dogs taken in by the non-profit institution.

Carlos Jacobina, general manager of Novotel Itu Golf & Resort, expressed pride in achieving the Green Key certificate, emphasising the resort's ongoing commitment to sustainable practices:

"For us at Novotel Itu Golf & Resort, receiving Green Key certification is more than recognition; it is validation of our ongoing commitment to a more sustainable future. We are proud to make history as the first resort in Brazil to achieve this milestone and we intend to advance even further with new practices in our hotel to contribute to the environment and society”.

Leana Bernardi, national coordinator of Green Key, also emphasised the importance of this achievement:

“We are firmly convinced that efforts to reduce the environmental footprint in the hospitality industry play a crucial role in preserving our country's natural beauty. We observe a growing interest among tourists, managers of tourist establishments and public authorities in this direction. In addition to being an indicator of the institutions' commitment to sustainability, the program proactively responds to the growing demand from conscious tourists who seek accommodation options with environmental, social and responsible values”.

With Novotel Itu, Accor has officially reached the milestone of 50 sustainable certified hotels in the Americas. Antonietta Varlese, SVP of Sustainability and Communication at Accor Americas expressed her proud that the company's commitment to promoting sustainability in its operations, in line with ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions, brings measurable results.

About

Novotel Hotels, Suites & Resorts offers destination hotels designed as comforting, energizing places where guests can take a break and enjoy the moments that really matter. The brand's wide range of hotels, suites and resorts offer a wide range of services for business and leisure guests, including spacious, modular rooms with natural, intuitive design; 24/7 buffet service with nutritious options; dedicated meeting spaces; attentive and proactive team; family areas for younger guests; multipurpose lobbies and accessible fitness centers. Novotel, which has more than 530 locations in more than 60 countries, is part of Accor, a world-leading hospitality group with more than 5,500 properties in more than 110 countries. 

Park Hyatt St. Kitts receives the Green Key certificate

Park Hyatt St. Kitts has officially passed the third-party verification, becoming the first establishment in St. Kitts and Nevis to get certified with Green Key.

Elevating its standards for sustainable luxury, the hotel had managed to obtain the certificate, cosidering it a true testament to Park Hyatt St. Kitts’ dedication to meeting the internationally recognised standards for environmental and social responsibility.

As part of the adopted eco-friendly practices, the resort has prioritised incorporating efficient energy consumption and responsible water management, as well as, promoting sustainable solutions to its guests and the industry at large. Among these actions there is the installment of a desalination plant, which ensures a sustainable water supply for all hotel operations, and a reverse osmosis treatment system that recycles all water which is then used in the property’s irrigation system.

"Receiving the Green Key Certification is a proud moment for Park Hyatt St. Kitts," said Richard Elliott, General Manager of Park Hyatt St. Kitts. “This certification is a testament to our team's hard work and commitment to sustainable practices, and we are pleased to lead the charge toward a greener future in St. Kitts and Nevis."

The resort’s Director of Security, Safety & Environment Vance Rawlins, who spearheaded the application process, echoed Elliott’s sentiments and added, “Climate action starts with all of us - now.”

Park Hyatt St. Kitts’ commitment also extends to housekeeping and food & beverage services, where eco-friendly products take center stage, underscoring the hotel's dedication to minimising its environmental impact and working towards sustainable development goals.

Moreover, guests at Park Hyatt St. Kitts are invited to participate in the green movement through sustainable practices that enhance their stay and contribute to making a positive difference toward environmental protection. Offering choices such as reduced linen changes and selective use of single-use amenities showcases the resort's holistic approach to encouraging a greener and more ecologically responsible lifestyle.

About Park Hyatt St. Kitts

Park Hyatt St. Kitts is set within Christophe Harbor on Banana Bay with unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea and neighboring Nevis. The resort is home to 124 spacious accommodations, 77 guest rooms, and 47 suites, each with a private balcony or terrace. Amenities include beachfront activities, adult and family swimming pools, Sugar Mill Spa & Sanctuary, and The Island Fort by Camp Hyatt for kids. The resort offers three signature restaurants and a grab-and-go Banana Bay Market. The resort offers a Topgolf Swing Suite®, two outdoor pickleball courts and a half-basketball court. The Reception Hall features over 7,000 square feet of dedicated event space.

Park Hyatt St. Kitts is also an esteemed member of the St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council, which is an advisory board to the destination’s Ministry of Tourism.

For more information, visit parkhyattstkitts.com.  

ibis Phuket Patong: navigating its way towards sustainable hospitality operations

Located in the heart of Patong, ibis Phuket Patong is a vibrant hotel offering a comfortable and affordable stay with a commitment to environmental sustainability. As part of the global ibis family, the hotel ensures a responsible and enjoyable experience for all guests, while adhering to high standards of eco-friendly practices.

Now, with their commitment to sustainable tourism and environmental responsibility, ibis Phuket Patong is delighted to hold the Green Key certification, that marks the hotel's unwavering dedication to adopting sustainable practices and its commitment to reducing its environmental impact. This certification is also a symbol of a promise to guests that, by choosing to stay at the ibis Phuket Patong, they are willing to make a positive difference in the world.

To obtain the certification, ibis Phuket Patong has implemented a series of stringent environmental management practices designed to reduce water and energy consumption, minimise waste production, as well as promote eco-friendly initiatives. Among these initiatives, the hotel has introduced measures such as the installation of energy-efficient lighting, water-saving devices in bathrooms, and implemented a comprehensive recycling program. 

In addition to its environmental efforts, ibis Phuket Patong is also committed to social responsibility, engaging in community outreach programs and supporting local sustainability efforts. The hotel's initiatives include organising beach clean-ups, participating in local reforestation projects and promoting environmental awareness among guests and staff. 

"We are honored to receive the Green Key certification," said Mr. Farouk Zourdani, General Manager of ibis Phuket Patong. "This achievement reflects our team's hard work and dedication to environmental conservation and sustainability. At ibis Phuket Patong, we believe in making a positive impact on our planet and our community, and we are committed to continuing our efforts to promote a more sustainable future." 

ibis Phuket Patong invites guests to experience eco-friendly accommodations and services that align with their values, offering a sustainable choice for environmentally conscious travelers visiting Phuket.