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Mövenpick Hotel Doha: Giving Back & Moving Forward in Qatar 

Mövenpick Hotel Doha has once again been recognized as a sustainable tourism champion, with its recent recertification by Green Globe. The Hotel’s efforts have been independently assessed and comply with both Green Globe’s International Standard for Sustainable Tourism v1.7, as well as Mövenpick Hotel & Resorts (MHR) operational ethos, “nourishing the environment, our people and the local communities where we operate our hotels and resorts.”

At the environmental level, Mövenpick Hotel Doha is an active participant in the global push to eliminate plastic usage. Reducing plastic pollution is one of the key actions included in the Hotel’s environmental initiatives.

Products including bathroom and guest room amenities, bags for slippers or clothing and restaurant items have been replaced with alternative materials including the following:

  • Laundry bags swapped from plastic to cloth.

  • Guest laundry covers replaced with biodegradable plastic.

  • Dental kit, shaving kit and comb have been changed to wooden items.

  • Plastic cutlery replaced with wooden cutlery. 

  • Water bottles replaced with reusable glass bottles.

  • Plastic straws replaced with paper straws.

  • Takeaway bags changed from plastic to paper bags.

Mövenpick Hotel & Resorts’ Kilo of Kindness campaign is the annual global initiative to give back to the local community and support humanitarian projects that benefit those with limited income. Mövenpick Hotel Doha’s Kilo of Kindness supports the Qatar Charity’s ‘Warm Heart’ campaign, with hotel management, staff and guests donating toys, clothing, and school supplies to those who are in need. Along with sister property, Mövenpick Hotel West Bay Doha, the Hotel donated more than half a tonne of charitable items.

At the property level, Mövenpick Hotel Doha has focused on optimizing energy efficiency through operational improvements and adoption of energy saving measures which have led to a 7% saving compared to 2021. Key contributors to this saving and reduction of carbon pollution have been the optimization of the chiller, use of motion sensors in hotel public areas and use of LED lights in guest rooms. 

About Mövenpick Hotel Doha
Contemporary, convenient, and perfectly positioned, the upscale Mövenpick Hotel Doha is a 4-star luxury hotel, ideal for business travelers. Just 11km from Hamad International Airport and minutes from the business district, this hotel is centrally located on the prominent Corniche Road opposite the iconic Museum of Islamic Arts.

Culinary creativity is the signature of Mövenpick Hotel Doha. Whether looking for a casual coffee at L’espresso lobby lounge, a family brunch or a buffet meal at Seasons restaurant or snacks and cocktails at Jazz Up, Mövenpick Hotel Doha has something for everyone.

Combining quality catering with flexible space, Barzan Meeting Suites ensures the success of any business meeting or banquet for up to 100 people in Doha.

For guests looking for a great way to unwind after a hectic day, the hotel provides a sanctuary of relaxation. The health club features a soothing outdoor Jacuzzi and swimming pool as well as a fully equipped gym.

With exceptional facilities, a warm welcome and personalized service, guests can get down to business in style. Mövenpick Hotel Doha is the perfect combination of Swiss efficiency and Arabian hospitality.

For more information:

Hala Al-Nammari 
PR and Communication Executive 
Mövenpick Hotel Doha
Corniche Road
Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974 50053590
Hala.NAMMARI@movenpick.com

Bradley Cox
Director Communications
Green Globe Certification
1223 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 925
Santa Monica, CA 90403 / U.S.A.
Phone: +1-310-337-3000 ext. 105
Skype Direct +1 760 536 6581
Mobile +61 400 848 746
bcox@greenglobe.com
www.greenglobe.com

About Green Globe Certification
Green Globe is the worldwide sustainability system based on internationally accepted criteria for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism businesses. Operating under a worldwide license, Green Globe is based in California, USA and is represented in over 83 countries.  Green Globe is an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). For information, please visit www.greenglobe.com