Hotel Martinez Cannes

Boosting Sustainable Tourism Through Certification

EUROPEAN GOOD PRACTICE COLLECTION 2021

NOMINATION FORM

Please send until 6^th August 2021 to (herbert.hamele@ecotrans.de / cc diego.nunez@ecotrans.de)

NOMINATING CERTIFICATE

Green Globe

Contact Person:

bcox@greenglobe.com

NOMINATED BUSINESS

The Hôtel Martinez Cannes

Internet contact

hotel-martinez.com

Size of business (if known)

Medium (from 50 to 249)

Category

Serviced accommodation

Country

France

Destination, with related protected area(s)

Côte d'Azur

Contact Person at the nominated business

caroline.dubusse@hotel-martinez.com

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS

according to following SDGs on Tourism4SDGs.org:

Please indicate very briefly their exemplary or innovative actions and measurable achievements (including quantified results if known)

SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

The tourism sector needs to adopt sustainable consumption and production (SCP) modes, accelerating the shift towards sustainability. Tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for tourism including for energy, water, waste, biodiversity and job creation will result in enhanced economic, social and environmental outcomes.

An extensive waste reduction strategy is in place that aims to combat food waste and encourages recycling. The hotel supports local humanitarian associations including Une soupe un sourire (A Soup A Smile For All), SOS Gaspi and the Samu Social that help those at risk through provision of food and other assistance. In addition, every Monday the Hotel Martinez donates dishes that have not been sold to the Resto du Coeur, a French charity that distributes meals to the homeless in Cannes.

Recycling at the hotel is carried out in partnership with associations that promote waste collection. Corks, used soaps, pens and glasses are just some of the items collected and redistributed to approved associations.

SDG 13 - Climate Action

Tourism contributes to and is affected by climate change. Tourism stakeholders should play a leading role in the global response to climate change. By reducing its carbon footprint, in the transport and accommodation sector, tourism can benefit from low carbon growth and help tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

The Hôtel Martinez is steadily transitioning toward completely digitalized services. The property has invested in new software and equipment as part of its move toward paperless operations. Electronic signatures are used for contracts while an electronic safe has been purchased for staff members use and each employee supplied with a dedicated mobile phone to facilitate daily communication.

SDG 14 – Life below Water

Coastal and maritime tourism rely on healthy marine ecosystems. Tourism development must be a part of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in order to help conserve and preserve fragile marine ecosystems and serve as a vehicle to promote a blue economy, contributing to the sustainable use of marine resources.

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SDG 15 – Life on Land

Rich biodiversity and natural heritage are often the main reasons why tourists visit a destination. Tourism can play a major role if sustainably managed in fragile zones, not only in conserving and preserving biodiversity, but also in generating revenue as an alternative livelihood to local communities.

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SDG 8 - Decent work and Economic Growth

Tourism, as services trade, is one of the top four export earners globally, currently providing one in ten jobs worldwide. Decent work opportunities in tourism, particularly for youth and women, and policies that favour better diversification through tourism value chains can enhance tourism positive socio-economic impacts.

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SDG 17 - Partnership for the Goals

Due to its cross-sectoral nature, tourism has the ability to strengthen private/public partnerships and engage multiple stakeholders – international, national, regional and local – to work together to achieve the SDGs and other common goals. Public policy and innovative financing are at the core for achieving the 2030 Agenda.

Environmental conservation remains a priority and both management and staff are dedicated to protecting the natural heritage of the area. The hotel continues to support two local groups that raise awareness about the environment and biodiversity: Méditerranée 2000 and the Centre Permanent d’Initiatives pour l’Environnement. The hotel also participates in annual Earth Hour initiatives to help combat climate change.

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