Accor has reached a major milestone on its sustainability journey with the Sustainable Tourism Certification of its 100th hotel in Australia by Ecotourism Australia, bringing the company closer to its goal of having 100 per cent of its network across the Pacific region being certified by the end of 2025.
The 100 hotels, resorts and apartments from all states and territories across Australia have each demonstrated commitment to environmental, socio-economic, cultural and responsible management principles, implementing global best-practice sustainable tourism standards to achieve certification.
Novotel Sydney City Centre has become the landmark 100th Accor hotel to achieve the Sustainable Tourism Certification
Of the 100 certified hotels, 30 per cent are strategically located in the central business districts of Sydney and Melbourne, making them particularly well-suited to meet the sustainability and business needs of Accor’s corporate clientele.
Achieving certification is a rigorous process, involving over 200 key indicators across the four pillars of sustainability and strong business practices, shared Ecotourism Australia CEO Elissa Keenan. She explained: “The process can take up to 12 months and includes an independent third-party audit before certification is awarded. Hotels must demonstrate ongoing commitment, with periodic independent audits required to maintain certification.”
Accor Pacific COO PM&E, Adrian Williams commented: “Sustainable Tourism Certification not only enhances the competitiveness and attractiveness of our hotels but also boosts operational excellence and revenue generation. This achievement aligns perfectly with the expectations of today’s travellers and our corporate clients, who increasingly seek responsible options and prefer hotels with third-party sustainable certifications.”
Accor has reached a major milestone on its sustainability journey with the Sustainable Tourism Certification of its 100th hotel in Australia by Ecotourism Australia, bringing the company closer to its goal of having 100 per cent of its network across the Pacific region being certified by the end of 2025.
The 100 hotels, resorts and apartments from all states and territories across Australia have each demonstrated commitment to environmental, socio-economic, cultural and responsible management principles, implementing global best-practice sustainable tourism standards to achieve certification.
Of the 100 certified hotels, 30 per cent are strategically located in the central business districts of Sydney and Melbourne, making them particularly well-suited to meet the sustainability and business needs of Accor’s corporate clientele.
Achieving certification is a rigorous process, involving over 200 key indicators across the four pillars of sustainability and strong business practices, shared Ecotourism Australia CEO Elissa Keenan. She explained: “The process can take up to 12 months and includes an independent third-party audit before certification is awarded. Hotels must demonstrate ongoing commitment, with periodic independent audits required to maintain certification.”
Accor Pacific COO PM&E, Adrian Williams commented: “Sustainable Tourism Certification not only enhances the competitiveness and attractiveness of our hotels but also boosts operational excellence and revenue generation. This achievement aligns perfectly with the expectations of today’s travellers and our corporate clients, who increasingly seek responsible options and prefer hotels with third-party sustainable certifications.”