The Taj Palace Hotel Dubai has been awarded the
prestigious EarthCheck Silver Certificate. This incredible achievement is
reflective of the hotel’s unwavering commitment to environment friendly
policies in keeping with the world’s highest environmental standards.
Mr. Ahmed Badawy, Acting General Manager, said,
“EarthCheck is the world’s most recognized and largest environmental management
program, designed specifically for the travel and tourism industry. We are
truly proud of this accomplishment that reflects our dedication to green and
sustainable practices designed to limit our carbon footprint. Respect for
environment is part of our core values and therefore integral to our operations.
We have roll-out a number of simple initiatives in this respect that has helped
us to significantly reduce waste, water and energy consumption.
Achieving
EarthCheck Silver Certificate is not
an easy task and many organisations do not make it past the benchmarking stage.
Securing a highly-ranked benchmarking result requires a strong commitment
across all levels of an organization and the imbedding of sustainability
principles into all policies and procedures.
The Taj Palace Hotel Dubai is conveniently located in the heart of
Deira, minutes’ from the international airport, within easy reach of the
business and commercial district, touristic sites, shopping malls, leisure and
entertainment facilities, the beach and creek, as well as the Dubai Metro line.
The hotel features 159 rooms and suites plus 90 apartments as well as superb
dining and leisure options. The unbeatable combination of luxury, location,
convenience and comfort guarantees true value for money at Taj Palace Hotel
Dubai.