Arabian Adventures recognised for sustainability leadership

  • Date: 08-Apr-2021
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Middle East
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Arabian Adventures recognised for sustainability leadership

Dubai, UAE – Arabian Adventures, part of the Emirates Group, has been recognised for achieving market-leading standards of service and sustainability across its operations in Dubai. The Destination Management Company (DMC) has received the Travelife Partner award, the leading international sustainability certification in the travel industry.The global recognition follows a comprehensive audit of Arabian Adventures' operations. The company demonstrated excellence in sustainability management, supplier relations and customer communications, becoming the first in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to achieve the prestigious certification.Arabian Adventures has always been at the forefront of sustainable tourism in the UAE. The company constantly monitors and manages its carbon footprint and operates most Dubai-based safaris in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR), donating a portion of the fees to local conservation projects. On all safaris, impact on the environment is minimised with garbage segregation and recycling carried out in line with the conservation reserve guidelines.In addition to the Travelife Partner award, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has recently awarded Arabian Adventures the 'Safe Travels' stamp, recognising the company for achieving high health and safety standards across its operations.Justine Thomas, General Manager of Arabian Adventures, said: "We are proud to be recognised for our sustainability efforts