Dubai is focused on becoming a leading global sustainable destination.
It is the first city in the region to mandate sustainability criteria for its hotel classification system, with the Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) Stamp being a key initiative to recognize hotels in the city that meet the highest standards of DET’s Sustainability Requirements.
The initiative, launched last year in tandem with the UAE Year of Sustainability, aims to support hotels in the city to achieve their sustainability goals in line with DET’s 19 Sustainability Requirements.
These requirements involve the implementation of sustainable management approaches, performance metrics, energy, food and water management plans, guest education, employee training initiatives, creating sustainability committees within hotel establishments, and corporate social responsibility programmes for local communities
The stamp is awarded based on a three-tiered system of gold, silver, and bronze, related to the winner’s level of compliance achieved. This also reflects a thorough accreditation process overseen by a committee of senior industry professionals.
The initiative aims to accelerate the tourism sector’s efforts to support the UAE’s NetZero 2050 strategy, and aligns with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, to consolidate Dubai’s position as one of the top three global cities for business and leisure, and the best city to visit, live and work in.
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