The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), a collection of more than 400 independent luxury hotels in over 80 counties, is proud to unveil their Sustainability Leaders collection. From modern metropolitan towers to tented jungle sanctuaries, the collection was created to recognize Leading Hotels that are committed to preserving the environment and the cherished values and cultural heritage of their destinations.

With deep-rooted connections to their communities and surrounding environments, more than 50 Leading Hotels are currently recognized as a Sustainability Leader. The designation signifies that the hotel has achieved a sustainable certification aligned to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria. LHW is a member of the GSTC, the premier global authority in setting and managing standards for sustainable tourism worldwide since 2010.

“We are excited to introduce our Sustainability Leaders Collection to celebrate our member hotels who have gone above and beyond to protect their piece of the planet.”, said Lauren Alba, Vice President Global Marketing and Communications, The Leading Hotels of the World.  “The pioneering collection provides curious travelers the opportunity to positively impact the world through their stays and is propelling our industry into a better future.”

A Leading Hotel with the Sustainability Leaders recognition has been rigorously evaluated and received at least one, or more, GSTC accredited certification or certification to a GSTC-Recognized Standard. LHW has partnered with Vireo Srl (GSTC-Accredited Certification Body) as well as Green Globe, Green Key Global, and Travelife (all use a GSTC-recognized standard) to offer its hotels resources and tools to advance their sustainability strategies.

All Sustainability Leaders actively maintain a sustainability management plan and demonstrate their commitment through actions and impact against three pillars:

• Environment: Sustainability Leaders are committed to mindful and responsible consumption of resources, investment in renewable energy and preserving natural habitats. They actively minimize use of resources while finding ways to recycle and reuse waste, water and materials. They leverage their geographical locations to use renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal. From propagating native plant species and establishing wildlife corridors, Sustainability Leaders are protectors of their surroundings’ landscapes and progressive stewards of biodiversity.
• Community: Sustainability Leaders nurture relationships, empower economic growth and enrich communities through health and education programs. They ensure equal employment opportunities for residents at all levels of hierarchy and champion personal growth among their teams. They buy from local farmers and artisans and encourage guests to do the same. Sustainability Leaders have launched impactful social programs focused on education, health, and climate change to enrich local lives.
• Culture: Sustainability Leaders protect and celebrate the local history and tradition of their destination through education and philanthropy. They provide educational and authentic experiences for guests to immerse themselves in local culinary, art and spiritual traditions. They honor the history of their destination and are committed to protecting buildings and sites of cultural, archaeological and spiritual significance.

Explore all of LHW’s Sustainability Leaders and look for the badge denoting the celebrated Sustainability Leaders throughout LHW.com.

The growing collection of LHW’s Sustainability Leaders include:

The Americas + Canada

Canada                                Le Mount Stephen

Chile                                      Nayara Alto Atacama

Mexico                                 Paradisus Los Cabos

United States                     The Knickerbocker

Europe

Croatia

Grand Park Hotel Rovinj

Hotel Monte Mulini

Sun Gardens Dubrovnik

Villa Dubrovnik

France

Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges

Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes

Germany

Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg

Althoff Seehotel Ueberfahrt

Excelsior Hotel Ernst

Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa

Greece

Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas

Grand Resort Lagonissi

Italy

Fonteverde

Grand Hotel Majestic “già Baglioni”

Mazzarò Sea Palace

Villa del Parco & Spa

Malta

The Phoenicia Malta

Cyprus                                Hotel Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol

Monaco

Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo

Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo

Montenegro                      The Chedi Lustica Bay

Netherlands

Hotel De L’Europe Amsterdam

Hotel Okura Amsterdam

The Dylan Amsterdam

Portugal

Pestana Palácio do Freixo

VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa

Spain

Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine

Bahia del Duque

Hotel Botanico & The Oriental Spa Garden

Hotel Las Arenas Balneario Resort

Majestic Hotel & Spa

Seaside Grand Hotel Residencia

Switzerland

Carlton Hotel St. Moritz

Hotel Eden Roc, Ascona

The Dolder Grand

Tschuggen Grand Hotel, Arosa

Africa, Middle East, & Asia

Indonesia

Capella Ubud, Bali

Soori Bali

Japan                                    The Okura Tokyo

Malaysia                             The Datai Langkawi

Maldives                              Baglioni Resort Maldives

Mauritius

Constance Prince Maurice

Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury

Seychelles                            Constance Lemuria, Seychelles

Tunisa                                   La Badira

Turkey

Maxx Royal Kemer Resort

The Montgomerie Golf Club by Maxx Royal Resorts

United Arab Emirates     One&Only The Palm Dubai