Johannesburg – Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, is proud to announce that several of its properties in Southern Africa have received the esteemed Green Growth 2050 certification.
This achievement follows the group’s recent success in securing Platinum certification for 30 properties worldwide and underscores Minor Hotels’ ongoing commitment to sustainability across its operations.
The Green Growth 2050 certification, which is awarded at three levels, Silver, Gold and Platinum recognises hotels that demonstrate exceptional dedication to sustainability.
Minor Hotels has set Gold or above as a minimum standard for all its Anantara and Avani properties, reinforcing the company’s drive to meet global sustainability goals, including its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Lindi Mthethwa, Regional Director Sales & Marketing at Minor Hotels, says, “The Green Growth 2050 certifications reflect our ongoing commitment to sustainability across our Southern Africa properties and beyond.
Achieving five Gold and one silver certification highlights the focus we’ve placed on reducing carbon emissions, promoting responsible resource use and engaging local communities as an intrinsic part of our operations.”
The following properties in Southern Africa have been awarded their Green Growth 2050 certifications:
- The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara – Gold
- Avani Victoria Falls Resort – Gold
- Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort – Gold
- Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino – Gold
- Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino – Gold
- Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino and Avani Maseru Hotel – Silver
The Avani and Anantara brands are especially geared towards sustainability in both operational practices and guest experiences, energy-efficient technologies, responsible sourcing, waste reduction initiatives and a commitment to biodiversity conservation are among the many environmentally conscious initiatives that Minor Hotels has committed itself to in the pursuit of sustainable tourism practices across the region.
“Our commitment to sustainability is central to our operations, and we are proud to be making a tangible impact on the environment,” continues Lindi.
“These recognitions reflect the concrete actions we’ve taken towards not just a reduced carbon and waste impact, but to ensure we play a central role in sustainability advancements in the Southern African region.”
Lindi further comments that sustainability from a Minor Hotels perspective is not only about reducing environmental impact but also enhancing the guest experience.
“Across the group’s certified properties, guests can enjoy locally sourced cuisine, eco-friendly accommodations and authentic cultural engagement, allowing guests to indulge in luxury while reducing their environmental footprint, aligning their travel choices with their values.
It’s no secret that travellers are increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their travel, and choosing hotels and experiences that support their sustainable lifestyles is of great importance.
As such, the Green Growth 2050 certification offers ethically conscious guests’ peace of mind, while demonstrating that sustainability and luxury can go hand in hand.
For more information about Minor Hotels’ sustainability initiatives and the Green Growth 2050 certification, visit website.
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