Moevenpick Resort Taba recertified for sustainability by Green Globe

LOS ANGELES, California – Green Globe announced re-certification of Moevenpick Resort Taba in Egypt.

LOS ANGELES, California – Green Globe announced re-certification of Moevenpick Resort Taba in Egypt. For the past few years, this luxury hotel has demonstrated leadership and innovation in the fields of operational efficiency and sustainable management. The success of Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts sustainability efforts lies in its integration into their business strategy.

โ€œOnce again we won another cornerstone in the global sustainability path,โ€ said Mr. Osama Abaza, General Manager at the Moevenpick Resort Taba, โ€œThis re-certification is a testament that sustainability became a lifestyle at Moevenpick Resort Taba, and I would like to thank the entire hotel team for their commitment and ongoing efforts that resulted in maintaining this prestigious award.โ€

A long-term sustainability management system is in effect at the Moevenpick Resort Taba where energy and water consumption is strictly monitored. In addition, the property conducts various projects on alternative green energy sources and water preservation. Waste volume, weight and reduction goals are specified, and garbage is being segregated per the hotelโ€™s waste management policy. Packaging is reduced to a minimum and local suppliers are given preference. Awareness among guests is promoted through a comprehensive communications strategy, which includes information on natural surroundings, local cultures, cultural heritage, and appropriate behavior while visiting heritage sites.

Green Globe Certificationโ€™s CEO, Guido Bauer, commented: โ€œWe are extremely pleased to award re-certification to the Moevenpick Resort Taba in Egypt. This resort confirmed its leading position in Egyptian tourism for environmental awareness and fully supports the Egyptian Ministry of Tourismโ€™s green initiatives. The Ministry of Tourism has set an integrated โ€˜Tourism Sustainable Development Planโ€™ that will continue with improvements to the tourism sector up to 2020. Moevenpick Hotels and Resorts is one of the largest hotel groups to commit to Green Globe Certification for all properties worldwide.โ€

The audit for the Moevenpick Resort Taba was conducted by Farnek Avireal, lead sustainable consultancy in the MENA region. For additional information, please contact Sandrine Le Biavant, email: [email protected] .

ABOUT MOEVENPICK RESORT TABA

Magnificent landscapes, breathtaking mountains, and the alluring turquoise waters of the Gulf of Aqaba set the stage for the Moevenpick Resort Taba โ€“ a place where one may enjoy seaside holidays all year round. The Moevenpick Resort Taba features 424 rooms across 12 different categories: a selection of standard, superior, deluxe, bungalows, family rooms, executive rooms, and four types of suites. The rooms are tastefully designed with modern furnishings and offer views over the Sinai Mountains, the lazy river, the Red Sea, and the swimming pools. Guests can enjoy the best in international cuisine with its daily themed buffets from all over the world. Fresh seafood from the Red Sea is served at the Mediterranean restaurant โ€œSeashells,โ€ and the finest Egyptian and Lebanese dishes can be sampled at โ€œShahrazad.โ€ The Moevenpick Resort Taba has a 400-meter private beach, 3 pools, and a spa. The reefs around Taba are a diverโ€™s paradise. This is an ideal place to explore the nearby Sinai desert or for visiting Israel and Jordan.

Contact: Mohamed A. Fattah, Training Manager, Moevenpick Resort Taba, South Sinai, 46621 Taba, Egypt, Phone +20 69 3530530, Fax +20 69 3530540, Email [email protected] , www.moevenpick-hotels.com

ABOUT GREEN GLOBE CERTIFICATION

Green Globe Certification 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 Certification is based in California, USA, and is represented in over 83 countries. Green Globe Certification is a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, supported by the United Nations Foundation. For information, visit www.greenglobe.com .

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