Aquaponic gardening helps sustain Dubai resort

LOS ANGELES, California – JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, which was, only last year, awarded the Dubai Green Tourism Award, presented a workshop within the hospitality sector in order to encourage environme

LOS ANGELES, California – JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, which was, only last year, awarded the Dubai Green Tourism Award, presented a workshop within the hospitality sector in order to encourage environmentally-friendly initiatives and practices. The workshop included high-end speakers from all around the world, who discussed the factors affecting tourism and sustainability, as well as possible strategies and solutions.

The workshop was presented in association with the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, and the resort played host to this Tourism Environmental Training initiative which was organized in line with the Green Economy initiative of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort took this opportunity to introduce their new โ€œgreenโ€ concept with the unveiling and explanation of the new Aquaponics system – the revolutionary scheme for growing plants by fertilizing them with the waste water from fish in a growing initiative. Aquaponic gardening is an amazingly productive way to grow organic vegetables, greens, herbs, and fruits, while providing the added benefits of fresh fish as a safe, healthy source of protein. On a larger scale, it is a key solution to mitigating food insecurity, climate change, groundwater pollution, and the impacts of overfishing of our oceans. The Aquaponics systems are completely organic. They are four to six times more productive and use ninety percent less water than conventional gardens.

Fredrik Reinisch, General Manager of JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort, is fully backing any new initiative that can contribute to saving the environment. โ€œIโ€™m proud to be called an eco-friendly destination, and I strongly encourage the whole team to do all they can to aid our cause. This training was another step in the right direction and sets an excellent example of different organizations working together for the greater good.โ€

Executive Chef, Nicolas Smalberger, was also on hand to provide the attendees with samples of organic and sustainable eco-friendly food, using ingredients that are grown within the resort bio garden.

ABOUT THE JA JEBEL ALI GOLF RESORT

Featuring two luxurious beachfront properties overlooking the Arabian Gulf, private marina, popular golf course and hotel gardens, this well-known beach resort has won numerous awards and certifications. In addition to the palm-lined beach, spa, and four swimming pools, there are several restaurants, excellent sporting facilities, and childrenโ€™s entertainment clubs just waiting to be explored. JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort won the 2012 Dubai Green Tourism award in the five-star hotel category.

For further press information please visit us at www.jaresortshotels.com , http://www.linkedin.com/company/ja-resorts-&-hotels or contact: Lauren Cartwright, PR Manager, JA Resorts & Hotels, Telephone: +971 4 315 4343, Mobile: +971 50 551 9746, E-mail: [email protected]

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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