Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis Awarded Egypt's First Green Key Hotel
Radisson Blu Cairo Heliopolis proudly announces they are the first hotel in Egypt to be awarded the Green Key label, in recognition of their role in actively protecting the environment of the planet.
- (1888PressRelease) January 10, 2013 - The hotel's management and staff have faithfully pursued an effective environmental policy that includes guidelines for staff training as well as conserving water and energy, while also ensuring the safe disposal of waste and chemical products.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis General Manager Ashraf Naguib said: "Receiving the Green Key label is a major achievement for the hotel, and recognition of the efforts of all our staff. I want to thank and congratulate every member of staff and particularly Emad Fouad who led the team and was the project champion."
The Green Key eco-rating system raises the awareness of leisure industry staff and clients in using sustainable methods of operation and technology and to run environmentally-aware businesses.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Cairo Heliopolis succeeded by empowering staff to take responsibility for the program and in also educating clients and suppliers on 'green' issues.
The World Tourism Organization stated that 'ecotourism' is the fastest-growing sector of the industry and that over two third of American and Australian tourists, and 90% of British tourists, "consider active protection of the environment and support of local communities to be part of a hotel's responsibility."
General Manager Ashraf Naguib added: "When guests stay in a hotel awarded the Green Key label they are guaranteed to be staying in a hotel that protects and conserves the environment, where they will also be encouraged to participate in 'green' practices."
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