General Manager Simon Hodson highlights the hotel's recent ESG activities, which underpin their recent Green Globe certification. One of the key innovations is the energy management initiatives using real time eniscope transducers supplied by Best Energy Ltd that use emojis to communicate performance . This is a simple and easy method to create behavioural change in members of staff.

Dedicated to minimizing its environmental footprint, Royalton Blue Waters has diligently developed initiatives, showcasing a steadfast commitment to sustainability. The resort's relentless pursuit of these goals has been recognized through the successful completion of the Green Globe Sustainability Standard evaluation criteria, leading to the renewal of their certification for the year 2023.

In downtown Paris, Hidden Hotel is distinguished by the large, solid wood door that greets guests on arrival. This entrance sets the tone for sustainability, with the hotel bringing together a clever mix of pure and natural materials, including stone, wood, linen, leather and slate. Recently re-certified by Green Globe, this luxury 4-star establishment is proud to promote its eco-responsible credentials.

For 15 years, France à la Carte has offered some of France’s most sustainable travel encounters via its national collection of suppliers, who all embrace the same philosophy, and welcome privately guided tours dedicated to slow-tourism. In recognition of their commitment and promotion of sustainability, Green Globe has awarded France à la Carte its inaugural certification, based on compliance to Green Globe’s International Standard for Travel and Tourism and completion of an independent, onsite audit.

After becoming the 1st Airport in the world to receive the Green Globe Certification in 2022, Aruba Airport Authority N.V.’s (AAA) received the exciting news that Queen Beatrix International Airport (Aruba Airport) received its 2nd consecutive Green Globe Certification on October 2, 2023.

Grand Park Kodhipparu, North Male Atoll, has once again been independently certified by Green Globe for its dedication to sustainable tourism. First certified in 2020, the resort has maintained its excellent 86% compliance score for a 4th year, along with its position as an elite Maldivian vacation experience, putting protection of planet and people at the forefront of its operations.

First certified by Green Globe in 2018, Eyja Guldsmeden has once again asserted its sustainability credentials with recertification in 2023. Owned and managed by Reykjavik couple Linda Jóhannsdóttir and Ellert Finnbogason, Eyja Guldsmeden is an eco-conscious, boutique hotel enhanced by an eclectic design sensibility. And as a family owned and run business, there is a great emphasis on high quality service.

Blue Horizons Garden Resort, Grenada is awarded Platinum Status after 10 consecutive years of recertification with Green Globe. Rooted in Grenadian hospitality for 45 years, Blue Horizons Garden Resort is owned and operated by two generations of a Grenadian family. With only 32 guest rooms, it is the first establishment in Grenada as well as the OECS and 6th in the Caribbean region to be awarded with this prestigious Green Globe accolade.

Green Globe announces its PLATINUM award for Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai in recognition of the property’s 10-year commitment to certification. In addition, Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Al Mamzar Dubai, also managed by Mövenpick’s Dubai based Cluster Team, has achieved GOLD status for more than 5 years of consecutive certification.

First certified by Green Globe in 2014, InterContinental Genève has achieved GOLD status and heads towards a decade of continuous improvement in sustainable operations and management.  A hospitality leader in environmental and social responsibility in Switzerland, InterContinental Genève now aligns its business planning with IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Journey to Tomorrow.

The winery Abadía Retuerta Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), located within the Spanish “Golden Mile of Wine” near Sardón de Duero (Valladolid), is now a member of International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), a collaborative working group that seeks to tackle climate change by means of innovative carbon-reducing strategies.

Playa Hotels & Resorts, a leading owner, operator and developer of all-inclusive resorts in vacation destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean, has joined The Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory in Jamaica to elevate awareness of critical marine systems and bring ordinary citizens closer to the science of environmental conservation. The Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory (DBML) is a facility of the University of the West Indies dedicated to supporting research and the teaching of biology, chemistry, ecology, geology, hydrology and geography. The facility also seeks to apply the knowledge generated to the management of the natural resources in Jamaica's coastal zone.

Located in Rose Hall, Jamaica, on the shores of the legendary Montego Bay, Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara have been certified by Green Globe since 2017. Both hotels are nestled between the beauty of the Caribbean Sea and a hinterland of mountain forests, with families enjoying the warmth and hospitality of Hyatt Ziva, while Hyatt Zilara offers an adult only retreat. Hyatt Ziva & Zilara Rose Hall have together maintained an exceptional compliance score of 96% for sustainable operations and management and have achieved Green Globe GOLD status. The key to the resorts’ sustainability success has been their dedication to constant improvements.

Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Golden Horn's Director of Operations, Serhan Coşkun has been on the front line of maintaining his hotel's sustainable practices. Discover how hotel's in Türkiye are making important environmental and social contributions.

Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Golden Horn's Guest Relations Manager, Zeynep Büşra DİKEN take us on a tour of Türkiye's capital, Istanbul. The city is renowned for its sightseeing and Zeynep is keen for all hotel guests to immerse themselves in the city's heritage. Hagia Sophia Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus Strait and more.

Located in the historic capital of the Netherlands, Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht holds a unique position along the picturesque Prinsengracht canal. Originally built as the city's public library, the hotel boasts a rich architectural history. The building's transformation into a luxury hotel preserved its iconic features while integrating modern amenities. The hotel's interior decoration was masterfully curated by the world-renowned designer Marcel Wanders.

la grée des landes, Eco-Hotel-Spa Yves Rocher, epitomizes the Yves Rocher brand commitment to ecosystems, and was built in its true element: nature. Opened in April 2009, the Yves Rocher Eco-Hotel & Spa, eco-friendly throughout, nestles amongst schist, trees, plants and birds of Cournon a charming village in Brittany, France.

Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach is proud to lead the way in sustainable practices by setting new benchmarks in the hospitality industry. Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach has been awarded the coveted Platinum title by Green Globe for their unwavering dedication to sustainable practices over the past decade. This recognition reflects the hotel's dedication to environmental conservation, social responsibility, and economic efficiency, setting a shining example for the hospitality industry.

 Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights has emerged as a proactive advocate for sustainable tourism, implementing a range of initiatives to optimize operational management, reduce water and energy consumption, and address environmental challenges through innovative solutions. The hotel's commitment extends to incorporating advanced technology that benefits guests, the environment, and staff, in alignment with Accor's organizational values and initiatives.

As the movement toward independently verified sustainability sweeps across the international travel and tourism industry, Green Globe is expanding its team to meet demand. Green Globe is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonnel Edwards as Certification & Membership Care Manager. Jonnel’s diverse experience as a qualified marine biologist with a Master’s Degree in Science, and as a tourism industry veteran, brings a wealth of knowledge to assist Green Globe members navigate their journey to certification.