Pullman Dubai Downtown clinches gold in prestigious Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp awards

Pullman Dubai Downtown clinches gold in prestigious Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp awards

Dubai – Pullman Dubai Downtown proudly announces its prestigious achievement of being awarded the gold "Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp" by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Out of 278 submissions, only 11 hotels were honoured with the gold recognition, solidifying Pullman Dubai Downtown's commitment to sustainability. The Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp (DST) initiative, introduced by DET, aims to recognize hotels that exhibit the highest level of adherence to the department's 19 sustainability criteria. Dubai has taken the lead as the first city in the region to mandate sustainability criteria for its hotel classification system, positioning itself as a leading sustainable destination. The comprehensive inspection for Pullman Dubai Downtown took place in October 2023, evaluating not only the execution but also the efficiency of implementing the 19 sustainability points. The hotel's outstanding dedication to sustainability is evident through its various initiatives. In 2023, Pullman Dubai Downtown achieved a significant milestone by completely eliminating single-use plastic from its premises and introducing an in-house water bottling system. Utilizing a state-of-the-art waste monitoring system in its kitchen, the hotel successfully reduced food waste by an impressive 30%. Further enhancing its commitment to water conservation, the implementation of waterless urinals in guest and staff