The Apurva Kempinski Bali has achieved Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification, making it the first hotel in Indonesia to obtain this recognition.
The GSTC certification provides guidance for standards in the travel and tourism sectors, and aims to support the four pillars: Sustainable Management, Social Impact, Cultural and Community Preservation, and Environmental Stewardship.
The Apurva Kempinski Bali is the first hotel in Indonesia to achieve the GSTC certification
Sustainability has been the core of The Apurva Kempinski Bali’s brand strategy roadmap, and receiving this GSTC certification signifies the resort’s commitment to sustainable growth to measure, enhance, and communicate its commitment to sustainable practices.
During the audit by the GSTC’s appointed certification body, Control Union, the key criteria highlighted for the resort included effective sustainability management, maximising social and economic benefits for the local community, maximising benefits to cultural heritage, and maximising benefits to environment and minimise negative impacts.
Some key initiatives by the resort comprise hiring staff from the surrounding communities, collaborating with educational institutions to provide training opportunities, and reducing its environmental footprint with a hydroponic rooftop garden, waste management, and use of electric vehicles, to name some.
The resort has also partnered with Eco-Tourism Bali to launch the mangrove planting programme, beginning with the planting of 1,000 seeds.
“It is truly an honour for us to be the first hotel in Indonesia to receive the prestigious GSTC certification,” shared general manager, Vincent Guironnet. “This recognition reaffirms our commitment, not only to providing unparalleled luxury experiences but also to leading the charge in sustainable tourism practices. We remain dedicated to creating impactful change while delivering exceptional experiences to our guests, and shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.”
The Apurva Kempinski Bali has achieved Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification, making it the first hotel in Indonesia to obtain this recognition.
The GSTC certification provides guidance for standards in the travel and tourism sectors, and aims to support the four pillars: Sustainable Management, Social Impact, Cultural and Community Preservation, and Environmental Stewardship.
Sustainability has been the core of The Apurva Kempinski Bali’s brand strategy roadmap, and receiving this GSTC certification signifies the resort’s commitment to sustainable growth to measure, enhance, and communicate its commitment to sustainable practices.
During the audit by the GSTC’s appointed certification body, Control Union, the key criteria highlighted for the resort included effective sustainability management, maximising social and economic benefits for the local community, maximising benefits to cultural heritage, and maximising benefits to environment and minimise negative impacts.
Some key initiatives by the resort comprise hiring staff from the surrounding communities, collaborating with educational institutions to provide training opportunities, and reducing its environmental footprint with a hydroponic rooftop garden, waste management, and use of electric vehicles, to name some.
The resort has also partnered with Eco-Tourism Bali to launch the mangrove planting programme, beginning with the planting of 1,000 seeds.
“It is truly an honour for us to be the first hotel in Indonesia to receive the prestigious GSTC certification,” shared general manager, Vincent Guironnet. “This recognition reaffirms our commitment, not only to providing unparalleled luxury experiences but also to leading the charge in sustainable tourism practices. We remain dedicated to creating impactful change while delivering exceptional experiences to our guests, and shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.”