LOS ANGELES, California – Green Globe announced certification of Movenpick Resort Hurghada, Egypt. Following Movenpick Hotels & Resort’s commitment to Green Globe certification for all properties worldwide, Movenpick Resort Hurghada saw its very first certification audit in November 2012. The property has demonstrated corporate responsibility and innovation in the fields of operational efficiency on multiple levels. The success of Movenpick Hotels & Resorts sustainability efforts lies in its integration into their business strategy.
“Movenpick Resort Hurghada joined the Movenpick Hotels & Resort family not so long ago – in March 2012,” said Alain Chatel, General Manager at the Movenpick Resort Hurghada, “Achieving Green Globe certification is a great milestone for this property, strengthening our efforts to be fully in line with the Movenpick standard. As the new general manager of the hotel, I am very happy to see that the dedication of our entire team to achieve the prestigious certification has paid off. We will continuously thrive to do our best to preserve and contribute to the future for generations to come.”
A long-term sustainability management system is in place at the Movenpick Resort Hurghada, energy and water consumption is strictly monitored. In addition, various projects on alternative green energy sources and water preservation are in progress. A special Green Team was established to identify, analyze, and implement environmental goals set by the hotel. Awareness is promoted among suppliers and partners, asking to commit to sustainable business practices. The property actively supports the community and charities, such as El Khabar El Tayeb, a local organization caring for children and young adults with special needs.
Green Globe Certification’s CEO, Guido Bauer, commented: “We are extremely pleased to award certification to the Movenpick Resort Hurghada in Egypt. Within a very short period of time, this resort took a leading role promoting sustainable tourism in Egypt. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism has set an integrated ‘Tourism Sustainable Development Plan’ that will continue with improvements to the tourism sector up to 2020. Movenpick Hotels and Resorts is one of the largest hotel groups to commit to Green Globe Certification for all properties worldwide.”
The audit for the Movenpick Resort Hurghada was conducted by Farnek Avireal, lead sustainability consultancy in the MENA region. For additional information, please contact Sandrine Le Biavant, e-mail: [емаил заштићен] .
О МОВЕНПИЦК ХОТЕЛИМА И РЕСОРТСИМА
Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 16,000 staff members, is represented in over 23 countries with 76 hotels, resorts, and Nile cruisers currently in operation. More than 30 properties are planned or under construction, including Paris (France), Soma Bay (Egypt), Chiang Mai and KohSamui (Thailand), Palawan (Philippines), Dubai (UAE), Sanya (Haiman Island, China), Djerba and Tozeur (Tunisia).
Focusing on expansion in its core markets of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts specializes in business and conference hotels, as well as holiday resorts, all reflecting a sense of place and respect for their local communities. Of Swiss heritage and headquartered in Zurich, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts is passionate about delivering premium service and culinary enjoyment – all with a personal touch. Committed to sustainable environments, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has become the most Green Globe-certified hotel company in the world.
Хотелска компанија је у власништву Мовенпицк Холдинга (66.7%) и Кингдом Гроуп (33.3%). За више информација посетите ввв.моевенпицк.цом.
Contact: Stefanie Glasser, Executive Assistant , Movenpick Resort Hurghada, Hurghada, Egypt, Phone +20 65 3465100, Fax +20 65 3465101, Email [емаил заштићен] , www.moevenpick-hotels.com/hurghada
О ЗЕЛЕНОЈ ГЛОБУСНОЈ ЦЕРТИФИКАЦИЈИ
Греен Глобе Цертифицатион је светски систем одрживости заснован на међународно прихваћеним критеријумима за одрживо пословање и управљање путничким и туристичким предузећима. Делујући под светском лиценцом, компанија Греен Глобе Цертифицатион има седиште у Калифорнији, САД и заступљена је у преко 83 земље. Греен Глобе Цертифицатион је члан Глобалног савета за одрживи туризам, уз подршку Фондације Уједињених нација. За информације посетите ввв.греенглобе.цом
ШТА УЗНЕСТИ ИЗ ОВОГ ЧЛАНКА:
- Resort family not so long ago – in March 2012,” said Alain Chatel, General Manager at the Movenpick Resort Hurghada, “Achieving Green Globe certification is a great milestone for this property, strengthening our efforts to be fully in line with the Movenpick standard.
- As the new general manager of the hotel, I am very happy to see that the dedication of our entire team to achieve the prestigious certification has paid off.
- A long-term sustainability management system is in place at the Movenpick Resort Hurghada, energy and water consumption is strictly monitored.
