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Four of Accor’s Queensland hotels have been Sustainable Tourism Certified by Ecotourism Australia
Accor is strengthening its commitment to sustainable hospitality through Ecotourism Australia’s Sustainable Tourism Certification program.
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ustralia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor, is delighted to announce that four of its hotels in Queensland have been Sustainable Tourism Certified by Ecotourism Australia, a leading organisation in sustainable tourism certification. Over the coming months, Accor will be enrolling a further 150 hotels in the Pacific into the Sustainable Tourism Certification program. The certified hotels include Sofitel Brisbane Central, ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street, Novotel Brisbane South Bank, and Pullman & Mercure Brisbane King George Square. These properties have demonstrated a commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship, making them leaders in eco-friendly hospitality in the region. Ecotourism Australia’s certification is a rigorous process that evaluates a hotel’s environmental performance, community engagement, and contribution to conservation. Ecotourism Australia assesses businesses across the four pillars of sustainability: sustainable management, environmental impacts, cultural impacts, and socioeconomic impacts for which each business is independently audited. Accor is proud to have achieved this certification for its Queensland 26
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Ecotourism Australia certification evaluates environmental performance, community engagement, and contribution to conservation hotels, which reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism. By implementing initiatives such as energy and water conservation, waste management, and community engagement, these hotels are setting an example for the industry and contributing to a more sustainable future. “We are thrilled to have our hotels certified by Ecotourism Australia,” said Sarah Derry, CEO of Accor Pacific. “Sustainability is redefining our business model and we are proud to lead the industry forward by investing in our sustainability actions and activities in the region. “This achievement is a testament to our dedication to sustainable practices and our commitment to environmental stewardship. We believe
