Sustainability Success: Minor Hotels Honors One Year Of Membership In Green Collection

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the premier consortium of independent hotel brands, such as Minor Hotels, celebrates the inaugural anniversary of the Green Collection. Designed to aid the 26 million members of GHA DISCOVERY in making eco-conscious travel choices, the Green Collection spotlights hotels, resorts, and palaces committed to environmental stewardship and preserving local ecosystems.

Since its inception in March 2023, the Green Collection has expanded to encompass over 200 properties operated by GHA member brands, all dedicated to safeguarding both people and the planet. Inclusion in this collection necessitates hotels and resorts showcasing tangible sustainability efforts, fostering resilience and sustainability within the tourism sector. Each property in the Green Collection boasts at least one internationally recognized certification for its sustainability endeavors, such as Green Growth 2050, EarthCheck, Green Key, Green Globe, or Green Seal.

Minor Hotels, with its diverse portfolio comprising eight brands—Anantara, Avani, Elewana, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks, and Tivoli—contributes over 120 properties to the Green Collection, representing more than half of its current inventory. Selected Minor Hotels properties in the Green Collection include: [List of properties goes here].

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort

Nestled atop a ridge in the picturesque northern hills of Thailand, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort offers guests immersive and unforgettable experiences. With breathtaking views of the borders with Myanmar and Laos, the resort is renowned for its award-winning elephant camp and conservation program. Guests can witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat through the resort’s signature Jungle Bubble experience, creating cherished memories that last a lifetime.

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort presents idyllic beaches, chic villas, and pavilions, alongside unparalleled diving experiences that exceed guests’ imaginations. Situated on the western frontier of the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort offers guests the chance to engage in extraordinary marine adventures, from encountering dolphins in the lagoon to snorkeling with manta rays at the nearby Hanifaru Bay, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

NH Collection Dubai The Palm

Located in the vibrant Palm West Beach area, NH Collection Dubai The Palm offers a serene beachside escape with convenient access to city exploration. Pioneering eco-conscious hospitality, the hotel unveiled Dubai’s inaugural vegan-friendly accommodations, featuring amenities entirely devoid of animal-derived ingredients and cruelty-free testing, alongside bedding and dry amenities crafted from sustainable materials.

A Dedication to Planet and People

Minor Hotels recognizes the intrinsic link between its prosperity and the well-being of society and the environment. In 2022, Minor pledged to achieve net-zero status by 2050, with interim targets to diminish its environmental impact. Actively engaging with local communities, Minor Hotels champions regional conservation initiatives and advocates for sustainable tourism practices.

Recent accolades affirm Minor Hotels’ steadfast commitment to advancing eco-friendly travel. Recognized by S&P Global in its 2024 Sustainability Yearbook as the leading hotel operator, Minor Hotels is steadfast in its mission to foster environmentally and socially responsible tourism. Moreover, the 20th property within the group achieved the prestigious Green Growth 2050 Platinum Certification, reflecting a minimum score of 90% across 450-plus sustainability metrics established by the Green Growth 2050 Global Standard.

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