Moevenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a Kuwait: Leader in Sustainability achieves Green Globe Re-Certification

Green Globe announces re-certification of Moevenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a Kuwait. For years this luxury hotel has been engaged in numerous environmental activities, following Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts corporate responsibility business strategy.

“We are thrilled to be re-certified for the second year in a row,” said Maged Gubr, General Manager at the Moevenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a Kuwait. “This achievement will have a very positive impact on our hotel operation and will encourage us to go for greener initiatives and raise awareness on sustainability issues in Kuwait. Our property has established a reputation for being involved with many local and international charities. We were the first hotel in the country to organize a recycling competition for all schools in Kuwait. The brief was to produce a functional sculpture made of 100% recycled materials. This competition was aimed to sensitize the younger generation to sustainability issues, inspiring to care for the environment at home and at school. We also encourage our guests to minimize their footprint, get involved in our sustainability programs and join local activities promoting awareness.”

The Moevenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a implemented a long term sustainability management system, energy goals are monitored on a monthly basis. A comprehensive water consumption policy is in effect, and the hotel also captures rainwater for use. Water saving devices and energy saving light bulbs are installed throughout the property. All consumable goods are local, fair trade and eco-certified products are purchased where possible. A strict reuse and recycle policy is in place and packaging is reduced to a minimum. A special Green Team facilitates and maintains sustainability initiatives in accordance with the company’s green policy.

Green Globe Certification’s CEO, Guido Bauer, said, “We are extremely pleased to award re-certification to the Moevenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a Kuwait. This property sets a wonderful example with their sustainable practices. Kuwait faces many environmental problems and the region’s marine environment is under considerable pressure from the effects of the dumping of oil and by-products during the Gulf War. Some of the world’s largest desalination plants are being operated here, since the country has only limited natural freshwater resources available. ‘Going Green’ is the motto of Kuwait’s Green Line Environmental Group, working hard to protect their natural surroundings and educate the community. Moevenpick Hotels and Resorts is one of the largest hotel groups to commit to Green Globe Certification for all properties worldwide.”

The audit for the Moevenpick Hotel Al Bida’a was conducted by FarnekAvireal, lead sustainable consultancy in the MENA region. For additional information please contact Sandrine Le Biavant, e-mail: Sandrine.LeBiavant@farnek.com.

About Moevenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida’a Kuwait
The Moevenpick Hotel& Resort Al Bida’a Kuwait is located in the heart of Kuwait, close to key locations such as Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait Exhibition Center, shopping districts and downtown Kuwait.
 A blissful blend of the traditional and the modern, the resort has one of the leading spas in Kuwait and excellent dining amenities – including Breeze Restaurant and the signature Beldani seafood Restaurant. The resort’s rooms, suites and villas – all 306 of them – are richly furnished and supremely comfortable.
The resort offers a wide range of meeting space including Al Bida’a Ballroom and Slaysel meeting rooms complemented with high-quality facilities and services that you need to make your event a full success.

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