Galaxy Entertainment Group’s (GEG) hotel brands and MICE facilities have again achieved strong performances under the EarthCheck* certification programme, the integrated resort operator said in a statement yesterday, being the “integrated tourism and leisure enterprise in Macau with the highest number of EarthCheck certifications”.
Achieving the certification for the 10th consecutive year was Banyan Tree Macau, advancing to Platinum Certification this year and becoming the first hotel in Macau to achieve this distinction. Galaxy Hotel was also upgraded to Gold Certification, the statement said.
Receiving the EarthCheck Silver Certification, meanwhile, were Capella at Galaxy Macau, which launched this year, Raffles at Galaxy Macau, Andaz Macau, Hotel Okura Macau and the Galaxy International Convention Centre.
A certificate presentation ceremony was recently held at Banyan Tree, with the event having included guests and representatives from the hotel operator, the government and EarthCheck.
The statement quoted Principal Consultant – Destination, Strategy and Insight of EarthCheck, Natasha Montesalvo, as saying: “The EarthCheck certifications achieved across GEG’s various hotel brands and facilities demonstrate that its environmental management and sustainability practices meet international standards. These milestones also reflect GEG’s continued progress in advancing sustainable development, setting a strong benchmark for the industry.”
Stuart Deeson, senior vice president of hotels of GEG Macau, was quoted as saying: “GEG’s receipt of multiple internationally recognised EarthCheck certifications, including Macau’s first Platinum Certification, serves as a strong endorsement of our longstanding commitment to sustainability and green operations. Looking ahead, we will continue to leverage innovative technologies and systematic management to drive our low-carbon transition, contributing to the development of a greener Macau.”
*EarthCheck is the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for sustainable travel and tourism. It helps tourism businesses and destinations become more sustainable through certification, consulting, training and software solutions. -Source: EarthCheck website
Senior Vice President of Hotels at GEG Macau Stuart Deeson (right) receives a certificate on behalf of Galaxy Entertainment Group from Natasha Montesalvo, principal consultant – Destination, Strategy and Insight of EarthCheck, during the EarthCheck Certificates Presentation Ceremony at Banyan Tree Macau recently. – Photo: GEG
