Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport

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

Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport

Internet contact

amsterdamairport.place.hyatt.com

Size of business (if known)

Medium (from 50 to 249)

Category

Serviced accommodation

Country

Netherlands

Destination, with related protected area(s)

Contact Person at the nominated business

ketija.romanovska@hyatt.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.

In its continuous quest to minimalize food waste, last year the hotel launched its Too Good To Go initiative. Since then already over 400 meals, consisting of food left over from buffets, have been saved from going to waste. Local residents, companies and individuals can order via the Too Good to Go app and drop by to pick up their breakfast boxes comprised of delicious items such as freshly baked croissants, chocolate bread, bread rolls, cheese, ham and even warm breakfast options. Other options on offer are the Magic Salad Box, Magic Sandwich Box, Ready to Eat Box and Drink Box.

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.

Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport employs a full range of techniques, from innovative technologies to everyday good sense, to bring the lightest touch possible on its environment while making a big, positive impact on its guests, employees and community.

Water consumption is reduced with easy to implement actions, such as offering guests the possibility to re-use towels and linen; water is saved since there is less to wash. Less water is used in the toilets, with the integration of additional motion sensors in the men’s urinals.

Several measures have been adopted to minimize energy consumption, including the integration of a carbon assessment program, effectively auditing and measuring reductions in energy consumption. An innovative heating and cooling system uses the soil under the hotel site to store energy, while the Building Management System (BMS) optimizes temperature settings across the property. In guest rooms energy efficient TV’s and minibars have been installed and the use of motion sensors for lighting and energy efficient bulbs, such as CFL and LED, are always preferred and mostly used throughout the hotel.

Last year, a special event package entitled “Meeting with a Purpose” was launched where all guests and partners can offset their CO2 emissions during their stay, event or even from meals eaten at the Restaurant & Lounge. In cooperation with SouthPole the hotel calculates CO2 emissions for each booking taken and donates 1% of the total net revenue toward forest protection in Kariba, Zimbabwe. The Kariba Forest Protection project protects what remains of rapidly diminishing forests whilst equipping local communities with the necessary resources and skills to protect their survival and livelihoods and the future of the planet as well.

Investments in the project, through the sale of carbon credits, go towards various activities that promote the independence and wellbeing of these communities. Conservation agriculture plays a major role when it comes to the eradication of poverty, food security, the empowerment of women, and helping communities adapt to global warming.

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.

The hotel is very happy to announce the Venneperhout Project as its newest environmental initiative. Despite the pandemic and the uncertain times ahead, the property acknowledges the importance of caring for local natural areas and has chosen to sponsor the Venneperhout Project in the upcoming years. By investing in this project, nature can be nurtured within a very young park and area where many rare and unique plants have been discovered including spotted orchids and bee orchids. Native animals such as foxes can also be seen now and again, and birdwatchers will be thrilled spotting partridges, kestrel and tree falcons.

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.

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