Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain, a luxury hotel on the island, won the five-star award as ‘Best Sustainable Hotel’ in two categories – for both Bahrain and the Arabia region at The International Hotel Awards (IHA) 2014 held in UK.

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain is the first Green Globe certified five-star hotel in Bahrain, which helped in paving the path to winning these awards. The hotel follows pre-established core criteria and guidelines for sustainability that have been adapted regionally.

The International Hotel Awards committee and judging panel, chaired by Sir David Michels, describes the winners of these awards as those who have proven they are the best nationally or internationally amongst their peers.

“Throughout the year, our colleagues evaluate hundreds of decisions to see if there are more sustainable alternatives to be used as part of co-existing in an environment with natural resources,” said general manager Daniel Kaan. “The selection, investments and auditing of these projects are often challenging, but it is rewarding to see the results with awards like this and of course, the positive effects of our sustainable practices.” – TradeArabia News Service