Middle East Business: DoubleTree Marjan Island leads sustainability drive – Gulf Digital News

Middle East Business: DoubleTree Marjan Island leads sustainability drive – Gulf Digital News

DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE said that the property has successfully aided in preventing 60,000 plastic bottles weighing 684 kg from entering the ocean.

The initiative is in partnership with Ocean Bottle that collects 11.4 kgs of plastic from the ocean or the removal of the equivalent of 1000 x 500 ml single use plastic bottles from the world’s oceans for every one of their bottles purchased.

Locals in coastal communities then exchange this plastic for money through a regulated banking system so they can get access to microfinance, tuition, healthcare and other key necessities.

As part of Hilton’s ESG strategy, Travel with Purpose, and in line with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island has made a commitment to increase its social impact and significantly reduce its environmental impact by 2030.

Travel with Purpose is integrated through every aspect of the property’s business, including operations and supply chain as well as engagement with communities which aims to redefine and advance sustainable travel globally.

Since the start of 2022, DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island has ensured that they are at the forefront of sustainability, safeguarding the