For the third consecutive year, The Hotel Christopher is proud to be awarded the Green Globe Certification for its continued commitment to nature-first tourism and low-impact practices. It also remains the only hotel in Saint-Barthélemy to have obtained certification. This year's award recognizes the new efforts of the hotel for its entirely self-sufficient water management system thanks to its own water treatment and desalination plant making it the only hotel on the island to have a drinking water station. In a partnership with AQUAchiara, the French leader in transforming unpurified water into microfiltered quality drinking water for more than 15 years, their water is bottled and purified for hotel guests and restaurant guests.

For over a decade the European Association of Event Centres (EVVC) has maintained its Green Globe certification and has been awarded PLATINUM status for its exemplary efforts. First certified by Green Globe in 2010, the EVVC achieved 90% of Green Globe’s certification criteria during the independent, on-site verification inspection conducted in October this year. Day-to-day, the EVVC staff are dedicated to the responsible use of office materials and resources. This includes simple but effective actions, including the purchase of office supplies and other consumables that are made from recycled material and can be further recycled, saving water and electricity, and reducing printing and copying to save paper. The EVVC has also made the sustainable decision to locate its main office near to Frankfurt’s main station providing good accessibility by rail. This has paid off with all employees making their way to work via public transport.

Located on Grenada’s famously beautiful Grand Anse Beach, Mount Cinnamon Resort & Beach Club captures views across to the inlet of St. George’s Harbor and the beautiful and verdant mountain range at the center of the island. Every day the management and staff at Mount Cinnamon are committed to the delivering a truly sustainable tourism experience. All single use plastics, including straws and food containers have been eliminated. Recycling is a top priority including composting of organics and use of manure in gardens. The resort believes that when it comes to their environment, that beyond doing no harm, they should protect and enhance, meaning a dedication to keeping their community and beaches clean from litter.

In a secluded and beautiful corner of St Lucia, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort opens on to the blues of the bay while resting in the lush green of the surrounding rainforest. Joining the Caribbean’s sustainable tourism elite, Windjammer Landing has recently been independently audited and awarded Green Globe certification. Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort Managing Director, Nick Prattas says, “Preserving St. Lucia’s natural and cultural landmarks is the center point of tourism on our island, and we strongly believe, as much as we’ve proven throughout the years, that with the right leadership, everyone in the hospitality industry can and must adopt sustainable strategies.”

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.