First hotel in the kingdom of Bahrain to be certified Green Globe

LOS ANGELES, California – In line with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts sustainability efforts, the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain has recently been awarded Green Globe certification.

LOS ANGELES, California – In line with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts sustainability efforts, the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain has recently been awarded Green Globe certification. It is the first time in the kingdom, that Green Globe has awarded certification to a major hotel for its sustainable management.

The Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain met Green Globe Certification’s comprehensive sustainability criteria, with an extensive audit of over 350 sustainability indicators. Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain has met 80% of these indicators in its first year of certification, ranking it one of the leading Green Globe certified hotels and resorts for sustainable management in key areas including environmental, social cultural, quality, health, and safety.

Balaji Narayan, Chief Engineer and certification team leader said, “Our aim is to reduce and optimize the energy consumption, reduce water usage, and better manage waste and chemical use,” Mr. Balaji added, “The hotel has taken the initiative to contract local companies to recycle waste material such as bottles, plastic, paper, cartons, used kitchen oil, and cans.”

In order to achieve Green Globe certification, Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain has adhered to the highest international standards, and was inspected by a third-party independent auditor appointed to work with the hotel management team.

Green Globe CEO Guido Bauer said: “Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East have been extremely diligent moving through the process of certification and independent auditing throughout 2011. I believe that we will soon see more than twenty Mövenpick properties in this region certified Green Globe, which is a truly outstanding achievement.”

ABOUT MOVENPICK HOTELS & RESORTS:

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an international upscale hotel management company with over 14,000 employees, is represented in 25 countries with 71 hotels and resorts currently in operation. A further 30 properties are planned or already under construction in Ankara (Turkey), Dubai (four projects – United Arab Emirates), Abu Dhabi (three projects – United Arab Emirates), Shanghai (China), and Dharamshala (India).

Focusing on expansion in its core markets of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts specializes in business and conference hotels, as well as holiday resorts, all reflecting a sense of place and respect for their local communities. Of Swiss heritage and headquartered in Zurich, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is passionate about delivering premium service, culinary enjoyment, and sustainable environments – all with a personal touch.

The hotel company is owned by the Mövenpick Holding (66.7%) and the Kingdom Group (33.3%). For more information, please visit http://www.moevenpick-hotels.com .

Contact: Sumaya Dashti, Communications Manager, Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain, Phone +973 17 460096, Fax +973 4600093, Email: [email protected] , Web: http://www.moevenpick-bahrain.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 is the only certification brand to be an affiliate member of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) an agency of the United Nations, and is partly owned by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). For information visit http://www.greenglobe.com .

PHOTO: Movenpick Hotel Bahrain General Manger Heinz Kraehenbuehl (left) congratulates Chief Engineer Mr. Balaji Naryan (right) on successful Green Globe certification.

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