The St. Regis Venice, the embodiment of historic elegance and modern luxury on the Grand Canal, is proud to be the recipient of Green Key certification, awarded by The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Established in 1999, Green Key is considered a leading standard of excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry.
“We are incredibly proud to achieve the Green Key certification,” said Audrey Huttert, General Manager at The St. Regis Venice. “Sustainability is woven into every aspect of our operations, from pioneering initiatives such as being the first hotel in Venice to install electric charging stations for the boats, to our community outreach programs.”
“This recognition reaffirms our commitment to offering guests an unforgettable experience while preserving the beauty of Venice for future generations.”
To achieve Green Key certification, which is based on a strict set of environmental criteria, The St. Regis Venice boosted staff involvement in sustainability efforts, supported by Marriott International’s dedicated platform offering courses on environmental issues. As a result, employees have been actively involved in cleanup activities by collaborating with Venice’s “Plastic Free” and “Retake” associations.
Guests are encouraged to conserve water by requesting to wash sheets and towels only when necessary, while the annual WWF’s Earth Hour initiative invites them to conserve electricity over a dinner where candles are the only light source. The property is 100 percent plastic-free and features full LED lighting and electric boat charging.
The hotel’s restaurants favor seasonal, zero-kilometer food, with 90% local products. To reduce food waste, surplus food is offered at the staff canteen or donated to the Community of St. Egidio, a Catholic association that provides social services. In other social initiatives, The St. Regis Venice purchases traditional Christmas treats such as panettone and pandoro from the City of Hope Foundation, donating some to the Capuchin friars. At Easter, the hotel supports the “Lega del Filo d’Oro” Foundation, which assists, educates and rehabilitates deafblind individuals, by purchasing Easter eggs made by the members.
Monitoring and leading these and other efforts is the hotel’s Green Committee, composed of department heads and a member from each operational division. The committee meets monthly to review, realign and benchmark sustainable practices, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to environmental goals.
For more information about The St. Regis Venice, please visit stregisvenice.com.
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The St. Regis Venice
The ultimate sophisticate and arbiter, The St. Regis Venice combines historic legacy with modern luxury in a privileged location beside the Grand Canal surrounded by views of Venice’s most iconic landmarks. Through a meticulous restoration of the unique collection of five Venetian palaces, the hotel’s design celebrates the modern spirit of Venice, boasting 163 guestrooms and suites, many with furnished private terraces with incomparable views of the city. Uncompromising glamour extends naturally to the hotel’s restaurants and bars, which offers a range of exquisite dining and beverage options for Venetians and visitors alike including the private Italianate Garden (a refined space for local tastemakers and guests to mingle), Gio’s (the hotel’s signature restaurant), and The Arts Bar, where cocktails have been specially created to celebrate masterpieces of art. For celebratory gatherings and more formal functions, the hotel offers a choice of areas that can be easily transformed and personalized to host guests, supported by an extensive menu of inspirational cuisine. Crafted occasions are held in the Library, with its urbane atmosphere, in the well-appointed Lounge, or in its adjacent Astor Boardroom. The Canaletto Room embodies the contemporary spirit of a Venetian palazzo and impressive ballroom, presenting an ideal backdrop for significant celebrations. For more information, please visit stregisvenice.com.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, Inc., is committed to delivering exceptional experiences at more than 45 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Since the opening of the first St. Regis hotel in New York City over a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by signature St. Regis Butler Service.
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