Initiative eco-responsable et RSE

🦈 The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort's surrounding lagoon and the islands of Maamunagau and Fenfushi have been designated an Important Shark & Ray Area (ISRA). In partnership with The Manta Trust, after years of scientific research and data collection, this recognition marks a step towards enhanced conservation measures and future protected area status. Nearby Dhikkuredhoo & Madivaafaru, and Vandhoo & Kottefaru are also ISRAs, offering manta ray snorkeling and diving opportunities.

💧 StyQR offers practical tips to save water in tourist accommodations, aiming to reduce bills. Article published on October 8, 2024, in French, English, Portuguese, Spanish, and available as an RSD (Really Simple Discovery) feed. The content emphasizes water conservation in rental properties and was last modified on October 7, 2024. The featured image dimensions are 2560x1707 pixels, in JPEG format. The article resides on StyQR's official site, with a canonical link provided.

💧 Electrolux Professional unveils a sustainable dishwasher series "NeoBlue Touch" with a MyEco cycle that reduces energy consumption by up to 40% and water usage by 30%. Designed for durability, with parts available for at least 10 years and easy maintenance. It features a user-friendly single touch control, remote monitoring via a smartphone app, and can handle up to 65 baskets per hour. Certified 4 stars by ErgoCert, it effectively cleans with a 360° spray coverage.

🏕 Opening in April 2024, the eco-friendly five-star boutique hotel Le Dune Piscinas celebrates Sardinia's mining heritage. Located in the southwest of the island along the 47km Costa Verde in Arbus province, the hotel is nestled amid high dunes and crystal-clear waters. It offers a luxurious, tranquil retreat within the Mediterranean maquis, integrating natural beauty with cultural history.

📝 Kempinski Hotels launches "Responsible Meetings and Events by Kempinski," implementing new tools VenueCheck and EventCalculator to help event organizers assess and minimize environmental impacts. Created by EarthCheck, the global leader in sustainable benchmarking and certification, the initiative provides solutions to meet increasing regulatory demands and participant expectations for sustainable events. The program includes actionable points to reduce the environmental footprint and precisely estimate carbon emissions.

🍔 KFC France, having launched in 2022, enlisted Greenly to analyze the life cycle of its Colonel Original and Colonel Original Veggie burgers, alongside an average beef burger, to assess their environmental impact. Greenly, a carbon accounting leader serving over 2500 companies, executed the analysis following the EU's PEF standards and carbon labeling guidelines from authorities like France's Ministry of Ecological Transition. The goal is to identify high-emission components and devise reduction strategies.

📈 Vacances Bleues Business, a key player in the tourism industry, reports a significant 22% growth in MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions) revenue in 2024, reaching €11.5 million, up from €9.375 million in 2023. Despite challenges in June due to the preparation for the 2024 Olympics, the company's bespoke services cater to professional events across over 20 destinations in France, emphasizing eco-responsible tourism, high-tech meeting spaces, and comfortable accommodations.

🏖️ MMV, a mountain club holiday specialist, launched its first digital campaign, a collaboration with Jellyfish (The Brandtech Group), highlighting its social and environmental responsibility commitments. The campaign was shot at Résidence Club MMV Altaviva in Tignes, at the foot of the slopes. It showcases a variety of family experiences beyond skiing, including children's clubs, convivial moments, and après-ski activities for unique family memories in a warm and dynamic environment.

🌳 C Beach Club in Bel Ombre, Mauritius, earned the Green Key Certification, becoming the first restaurant in the country to achieve the international eco-label for environmental responsibility. This milestone reflects the commitment of both the C Beach Club and Rogers Hospitality Group to sustainable development. The club's sustainability program, "Now for Tomorrow," initiated in 2021, focuses on food waste and waste management, distributing buffet leftovers to staff, local NGOs like FoodWise, and pig farmers.

🏡 Hotel Co 51 expanded its European portfolio with the Element by Westin® Wroclaw, marking the first of its brand in Poland with 115 rooms designed for extended stays and eco-conscious lifestyles. As the second Element hotel in Europe, it features animal-friendly accommodations, nature-inspired design, modern facilities, superior-quality rooms with full kitchens, spacious living areas, spa-like bathrooms, a gym, all-day meeting space, dedicated laundry, and underground parking with electric car charging stations. The hotel adheres to sustainable building principles, has achieved LEED Gold certification, and is pursuing Green Key certification, reflecting Hotel Co 51's commitment to sustainable operations.