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The “Dubai Initiative” initiative for sustainability received great support from the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, partners, stakeholders and sponsors from the public and private sectors, which numbered about 1,000, and who expressed their happiness with the results achieved by the initiative in its first year.
Tatiana Rahal, General Manager of Emirates Talabat, said: “As the sole founding partner of the ‘Dubai Initiative’ initiative, Emirates Talabat expresses its pride in the successes achieved by the initiative since its inception last year. On this occasion, we would like to express our gratitude for the efforts made by the government of Dubai to provide the community and delivery drivers, especially with potable water in public places in the Emirate of Dubai. Our core values and pillars are to encourage ideas and initiatives that in turn drive change and create opportunities for innovation, and we believe that sustainability is an effective force in spreading positive impact and creating a better future for members of society.”
She added: “The objectives of the Dubai Initiative initiative go beyond reducing the consumption of single-use plastic containers only, but also aim to provide a solution that extends around the entire city and enables individuals to acquire environmentally friendly habits. And with the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties being held in the UAE this This year, this initiative is a tangible reflection of the wise leadership’s vision to encourage individuals to adopt sustainable lifestyles to protect the environment and reduce the impact of climate change on the region and the world.”
Duncan O’Rourke, CEO, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, Accor’s Premium, Midscale & Economy brands, said: “Accor’s participation in the ‘Dubai Initiative’ initiative has two dimensions. The first comes through the allocation and sponsorship of one of the public water refilling units. As for the second dimension, it was embodied by installing water purification units to provide safe and healthy drinking water to all guests of our 55 hotels across the city, where we have now completed 20%, a number that we expect to continue to increase during the current year. Accor is proud of our active participation in this distinguished initiative and we look forward to strengthening our integrated support through all our hotels in Dubai.”
“In addition to our practical contribution to supporting the ‘Dubai Sustainability Initiative’ initiative, and implementing initiatives such as the provision of air extractors and water filtration systems within a range of our hotels, we believe The enormous importance of broader efforts within society and their necessity to promote efforts to achieve positive and real change in public behavior, especially with the city’s readiness to lead climate action discussions during the hosting of the COP 28 global conference later this year. In confirmation of this trend, the “Dubai” initiative Sustainability” is fully aligned with Travel With Purpose, our global ESG strategy for responsible travel and tourism. As a leading hospitality brand in Dubai, it is imperative that we continue to seize opportunities, including Dubai Sustainability initiative that can Make a positive environmental and social impact within operations, supply chains, and communities.”
Sandeep Walia, CEO of Marriott International Operations in the Middle East, said: “We are pleased to celebrate the first anniversary of the “Dubai Initiative” initiative, along with the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, and to appreciate the role it played in inspiring individuals, communities and institutions to participate in the initiative and support The distinguished sustainability campaign in the Emirate of Dubai, and we affirm, in the Marriott International Group, our full commitment to support “Dubai Initiative”, as we have installed water purification systems connected to the Dubai Municipality’s water source in many of our facilities, and we are installing internal water filling stations and water purification stations in our participating hotels. We also seek to end the use of plastic products in our restaurants throughout the Emirate of Dubai. At Marriott International, we are committed to making a positive and sustainable impact in all the areas in which we operate, and we look forward to doing more to support this important initiative.”
“Radisson Hotel Group believes in a thriving, sustainable and responsible business that supports our people, communities and planet through ethical business procedures, low carbon and sustainability practices, and employment programs to build a better future,” said Tim Cordon, Chief Operating Officer, Radisson Hotel Group, Middle East and Africa. “Be part of the sustainability movement.” At a city level in Dubai it was a no-brainer for us given that as a company we already have a strong history of responsible business and a sustainability program that is built around three pillars: think people, think community, and think planet.”
Hossam Kamal, General Manager of Amwaj Rotana Hotel, said: “We are pleased to join the five-star Amwaj Rotana Hotel in the global environmental movement by becoming the first hotel in Rotana’s portfolio to use sustainable water bottles in guest rooms, as this came in line with the company’s sustainability program ‘Rotana Earth’. “Based on our awareness of the danger of plastic materials to the environment, we confirm that reducing their consumption is the most effective way to control waste and positively affect the environment. These initiatives contribute to making an important change to the ecosystem, as well as providing support to our guests for whom sustainable travel is a priority We are delighted to be part of such an important initiative, and I hope our guests will enjoy the new bottles during their stay.”
Ghaith Dalati, General Manager of Pullman Creek City Center Dubai, said: “We at AccorHotels – Majid Al Futtaim, are very proud to support Dubai Initiative, our sustainability initiative, as part of our commitment to reduce the use of plastic water bottles in our seven hotels, and as part of our
