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Sir Albert Hotel awarded Green Globe Gold

February 6, 2019 by PressEditor

Sir Albert Hotel Amsterdam is a sophisticated destination located right in the heart of the capital’s De Pijp district. Green Globe awarded Sir Albert Gold status in January this year, marking five consecutive years of certification.

Sophie Huisman, General Manager at Sir Albert said, “I am very proud to be a part of a company that takes sustainability so seriously. As a Green Globe certified member for the past five years, Sir Albert has made great strides in creating a more sustainable environment – incorporating water and energy saving techniques, as well as supporting local initiatives. We are dedicated to increasing awareness across our hotels and with all our staff members and hotel guests.”

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Little things that go a long way

“Over the last five years, we found that incorporating small changes to practices go a long way in creating a sustainable environment,” added Ms. Huisman.

To save energy at Sir Albert, visual reminders have been created for guests to be conscious of their usage of lights. Throughout the hotel all light bulbs have been changed to LED bulbs and systems have also been digitized such as sending internal reports, guest invoices etc. via email. Beyond saving energy, flow restrictors have been inserted in faucets and showerheads reducing water consumption. Green cleaning products and recycled paper as well as re-fillable bath product containers are used at the property. Together these small actions enable Sir Albert to inspire staff and guests to be more eco-conscious.

Supporting the local community

Sir Albert believes in supporting the local community. Management together with staff initiate projects ranging from cooking sessions to providing wholesome meals to the Salvation Army, to helping at local animal shelters. In addition to volunteer work, the hotel has devised a plan whereby a specified amount can be donated from a staff member’s salary to the organization of their choice.

“Each year Sir Albert prides itself on its collaboration with the Food Bank of Amsterdam. This past year, through the efforts and donations of team members we filled 28 boxes worth of food donations! We have also launched a company-wide program called – ‘Sir Cares’, which donates one euro for each night of a guest’s stay to a local organization that is making a difference in cities and communities,” explained Sophie Huisman.

As one of its environmental initiatives, Sir Albert has teamed up with Plastic Whale, the first professional plastic fishing company who seek to make Amsterdam’s waterways completely plastic free. Plastic Whale work year-round to collect plastic from Amsterdam’s canals and recycle it into new design products, such as tables, chairs and lamps.

Green Weeks and training sessions

The hotel has an on-site Green Team which organizes training sessions for staff members to educate them on ways to become more eco-friendly in their everyday lives. These sessions increase awareness throughout the whole company and are also used as brain storming sessions on ways to integrate these practices throughout other properties as well. For more information, visit sirhotels.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 greenglobe.com.

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26th annual World Travel Awards opens for submissions

January 30, 2019 by forimmediaterelease.net -

World Travel Awards

World Travel Awards (WTA) is pleased to announce its annual “call for entries” for inclusion in the most prestigious awards and recognition initiative in travel and tourism.

Each country’s very best brands and products are now invited to submit their applications to participate and stand a chance to win the ultimate industry accolade.

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WTA’s annual quest is to identify and reward travel and hospitality excellence – those organisations that are driving the industry to new heights by creating greater and more innovative customer experiences.

Nominees this year range from a broad spectrum of categories covering Aviation, Tourist Attractions, Car Hire, Cruise, Destinations, Hotels & Resorts, Meetings & Events, Travel Agencies, Tour Operators and Travel Technology – to name but a few.

Graham Cooke, Founder, WTA, said: “We have been overwhelmed with the tremendous early response to industry entries, which have grown at a phenomenal rate in recent years.

“The worldwide interest shown in our Grand Tour 2019 is already significantly higher than this stage last year and serves to illustrate the importance of winning at the WTA when seeking to differentiate a brand in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

“We are seeing more companies than ever spearheading their global marketing campaigns with their award victories and we are humbled by reports of how triumph at the WTA has helped to bolster growth and revenues,” he added.

Celebrating its 26th anniversary in 2019, WTA is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate travel accolade.

In the quest to identify and reward excellence, the organisation invites those brands that are pushing the boundaries of industry excellence to participate in the annual programme. Entry forms can be submitted here.

OTDYKH International Russian Travel Market to celebrate 25th Anniversary in 2019

January 28, 2019 by forimmediaterelease.net -

September 10-12 2019 will see the return of the successful OTDYKH Leisure International Russian Travel market

September 10-12 2019 will see the return of the successful OTDYKH Leisure International Russian Travel market. Held in Moscow each year, OTDYKH leisure is a spectacle for the eyes with approx. 900 exhibitors from 80 countries and Russian regions, these figures are growing yearly and the 2019 event is set to be the best yet with a number of new countries and regions joining.

According to the official statistic of Border Service tourism between Europe and Russia increased during 2018 and figures are set to grow throughout the upcoming year based upon expert predictions. Figures were in excess of 1 million outbound and inbound tourists from both regions recorded in 2018. This is your opportunity to join one of the world’s largest tourism markets and reach a potential 20 million outbound Russian travelers each year.

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Spanning across 15,000 m2 OTDYKH Leisure 2019 is set to open opportunities to all within the tourism industry as to gain access to invaluable networking events, 180 speakers of 30 business events, unique seminars, hands on industry specific workshops, presentations from countries across the globe and many conferences. There is great opportunity for media coverage for exhibitors with almost 300 media professionals in attendance at the event and over 80 media partners working closely with the event this coming year.

Exhibitors are invited to submit their interest before 1st of March 2019 as to avail of early bird offers for the exhibit and related events.

Anna Huber, OTDYKH International project director has stated:

‘’I am delighted to say that we are expecting more exhibitors from the long haul and exotic destinations such as Cuba, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Egypt, Tunisia, India etc. in 2019. This year we plan stronger cooperation with ATOR (Association of Tour Operators of Russia), with its cooperation we will organise a serious of roundtable meetings between Russian large tour operators and international authorities.’’

OTDYKH Business Program 2018 enabled major tourism development in Russia. The conferences ware a fantastic success and the outcome resulted in a draft resolution for the Russian tourism industry including the signing of 15 governmental agreements. OTDYKH Leisure is a forum for signing intergovernmental and partnership agreements annually as to promote and benefit the Russian tourism industry.

Exhibitors are welcomed to join us at OTDYKH Leisure 2019 to help us celebrate the 25th Anniversary of this prestigious event. Participants are advised to book at their earliest convenience as to avoid disappointment and avail of early bird booking offers.

OTDYKH Leisure will be held on the 10th-12th of September 2019
Location: Expocenter Fairgrounds in Moscow, Russia.

Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Al Mamzar Dubai making a difference in the community

January 23, 2019 by PressEditor

Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Al Mamzar Dubai is nestled in the elegant district of Al Mamzar, close to Al Mamzar Beach Park, DAFZA, Sharjah, Deira and Bur Dubai. The upscale hotel is a central choice for business, leisure and long term guests with close proximity to metro stations, shopping centres, commercial areas, beaches and attractions in Dubai’s historical centre.

Green Globe recently recertified Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Al Mamzar Dubai after a comprehensive audit was undertaken by the property. Energy, water and waste are monitored on a regular basis and targets set accordingly. In line with its sustainability management plan, the hotel makes consistent efforts to reduce energy and water consumption and waste. The goal this year is to reduce energy usage and waste by 3%.

To stimulate regional economic activity, seasonal ingredients are used in the hotel’s contemporary all day dining restaurant, Spices that offers exotic Asian creations and traditional Swiss cuisine to world classics. Local products including dates and Arabic coffee are also served.

The end of last year was busy with the hotel supporting various charitable causes. Mövenpick Hotel and Resorts annual A Kilo of Kindness campaign was held in September where guests and members of the local community were asked to donate food, clothing and educational supplies to support the Beit Al Khair Society. The organisation aims to help those in need including the poor and elderly, widows, divorced women, sick, low-income families, families of prison inmates, the disabled, people with special needs, orphans and students. A total of 352 kilos of food, school supplies, and clothing donations were given to the Society as part of the UN International Day of Charity.

Staff members also participated in the Beat Diabetes Walk, an initiative designed to raise community awareness regarding diabetes that is hosted by the Landmark Group. Other environmental programs included Clean Up UAE 2018 where hotel members joined with other volunteers of the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) to clean up surrounding natural areas. In addition, lights were turned off at the property for an hour as part of annual Earth Day celebrations.

About Green Globe Certification

Hôtel Martinez: Art Deco combined with sustainable luxury

January 9, 2019 by PressEditor

The Hôtel Martinez reopened earlier this year to much acclaim after undergoing extensive renovations under the direction of architect and designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. Interiors reflect a combination of the original Art Deco style with furnishings in contemporary sky blue and white colors that complement the surrounding Mediterranean hues. The new lobby with its gleaming white marble features a 1930s style grand chandelier that floods the space with golden light while corridors lead to new guestrooms with views of the Croisette and hints of the glamour and lavish spirit of yesteryear.

Green Globe recently recertified the Hôtel Martinez in Cannes in acknowledgement of its ongoing commitment to sustainable management and operations.

“I am proud that Hôtel Martinez has been certified by Green Globe year after year since 2010,” said Alessandro Cresta, General Manager at Hôtel Martinez. “We all continue to be involved in the development of our sustainability practices. As a bold decision for 2019, we have decided to remove as much plastic as possible in the hotel. Our short- and medium-term goals include waste sorting strategies and responsible seafood purchasing is also part of our sustainability plan.”

As part of the property renovations carried out in 2017/2018, major technical improvements have been implemented to control and reduce environmental impacts including the installation of LEDs and sensors, centralized in-room systems to control temperatures and lighting in rooms, a water preheating exchanger and low flow water faucets.

Waste management practices include dehydrating food waste, recycling pens and converting cooking oil into biofuel. In addition, as one of its reuse initiatives, members of the public can drop off their old eyeglasses at the hotel, which are then redistributed by the Lunettes Sans Frontière association (Glasses Without Borders) to adults and children who need glasses living in France, Africa, Asia, South America and Europe.

To contribute to regional economic development, Hôtel Martinez supports local producers by showcasing local foods and beverages at its restaurants and bars. Local crafts such as the ceramic plates inspired by the area and designed by Chef Christian Sinicropi also feature as presentation plates for dishes at the hotel’s two Michelin star restaurant La Palme d’Or.

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