U Luang Prabang has officially achieved its first Green Globe certification. U Luang Prabang is a peaceful sanctuary of 40 elegant rooms and suites located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang in Laos. The boutique property is the first hotel in Luang Prabang, and second in the country after sister property Eastin Vientiane, to earn this certification.

Sofitel Dubai Downtown has been awarded its inaugural Green Globe certification, a milestone that reflects the hotel's commitment to responsible hospitality and sustainable operations. The internationally recognised accolade highlights the property's environmental initiatives, community partnerships and continuous efforts to reduce its ecological footprint while delivering meaningful guest experiences.

Each year, during the nesting season, employees from various departments volunteer to participate in conservation campaigns organized in collaboration with local environmental conservation organizations. One of the most important activities involves nighttime beach patrols, where team members help identify and mark sea turtle nests. This work is essential for protecting nests from natural and human-related threats while allowing experts to monitor them until the hatchlings emerge.

Hotel de la Coupole Sapa - MGallery Collection has been awarded its inaugural Green Globe certification. The certification reinforces the hotel's vision of delivering memorable stays while preserving the natural beauty, cultural richness, and local communities that make Sa Pa one of Vietnam's most captivating destinations.

Mövenpick Hotel Doha remains committed to advancing sustainable tourism practices that create lasting value for guests, employees, local communities, and the environment. Over the past five years, the hotel has implemented a comprehensive sustainability strategy focused on reducing its environmental footprint, conserving natural resources, empowering employees, and supporting local communities.

Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, Germany has been awarded Green Globe Gold certification. Since first certified in 2019, Excelsior Hotel Ernst has been steadily integrating sustainability practices within its operations. Through impactful environmental, social and economic sustainability practices, the hotel is creating lasting value and positive change locally and globally.

Green Globe Gold certification has been awarded to Zannier Phum Baitang in Cambodia, marking five consecutive years of certification. Phum Baitang’s sustainability performance has steadily progressed since its initial certification year. The property has improved its green practices and performance to reach an outstanding compliance score of 97% in the most recent audit.

Pullman Jakarta Central Park has achieved its third consecutive Green Globe certification, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable hospitality and responsible business practices. This recertification reflects the hotel's efforts to integrate environmental, social, and economic sustainability into its operations while maintaining the high standards expected of an international MICE hotel.

Barceló Guadalajara has been awarded its inaugural Green Globe certification. As part of the Barceló Hotel Group, the hotel promotes the Barceló ReGen policy under its sustainability strategy through which the group seeks to contribute to the human, economic, and social development of the communities where it operates.

Green Globe Gold certification has been awarded to Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Ghent in Belgium, marking five consecutive years of certification. The hotel’s green roof is considered one of its greatest achievements, reflecting Yalo’s firm commitment to sustainable hospitality practices. The roof lowers temperatures within the building and externally, reducing the property’s environmental footprint.

Park Hotel Vitznau and Campus Hotel Hertenstein have been awarded their inaugural Green Globe certification. Overlooking the majestic Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, the two Hospitality Visions Lake Lucerne AG (HVLL) properties exceed customer expectations and offer exclusivity, natural charm, and flexibility. A comprehensive sustainability program entitled Visions of Sustainability is in place.

The certification recognizes the resort’s commitment to embedding sustainability across all operational activities, with people and nature at the core of its vision. This milestone reflects Shaden Resort’s ongoing efforts to operate responsibly while creating positive environmental, social, and cultural impacts within the local community and surrounding ecosystem.

Barceló México Reforma is the first hotel to obtain Green Globe certification in Mexico City and is firmly establishing itself as a benchmark for best practices within the hotel sector in the destination. Sustainability initiatives implemented at the hotel focus on efficient resource management, waste reduction, and community outreach.

The Tschuggen Collection continues to reinforce its position as a leader in sustainable luxury hospitality. The Tschuggen Collection is comprised of four properties - the Tschuggen Grand Hotel, the Valsana Hotel, the Carlton Hotel St. Moritz and Hotel Eden Roc in Ascona. All four properties are now certified with Green Globe Gold status, marking five consecutive years of certification.

Eastin Hotel Vientiane Laos is the first hotel in Laos to receive Green Globe certification. Eastin Hotel Vientiane adheres to a comprehensive sustainability management plan (SMP). Energy, water and waste are routinely monitored to ensure that benchmarks are met. Waste reduction initiatives have also been introduced and actions taken to tackle food waste.

Although the five-star resort is just at the start of its sustainability journey, the property has already committed to a range of initiatives that reduce its environmental footprint and boost regional development. The hotel's Green Team plays a key role in embedding sustainability into the hotel culture, and ensures continuous improvements are made within hotel operations.

Green Globe member Barcelo Occidental Cozumel, in collaboration with Pro Dive International and the Corales Vivos collective — an organization dedicated to the restoration and conservation of coral reefs in Cozumel — has renewed its strategic partnership to support the protection of one of the Mexican Caribbean’s most valuable ecosystems.

By strengthening local procurement, deepening community engagement, and committing to continuous sustainability performance monitoring, Constance Sakoa reaffirms its position as a responsible hospitality operator contributing meaningfully to the long-term sustainable development of Mauritius.

Since achieving its first certification, and the long preparation that preceded it, a shift has taken place in how decisions are made at the property. Environmental impact is now systematically integrated into the thinking process for every new project, alongside customer satisfaction and financial considerations. From now on, it is essential to consistently balance these different priorities.