Dubai launches ‘stamp’ to recognise hotels with highest sustainability standards

Dubai launches ‘stamp’ to recognise hotels with highest sustainability standards

The mark will serve as a validation of the property's dedication to sustainability and showcase its sustainable practices

By Web Desk Published: Mon 24 Jul 2023, 8:45 PM Last updated: Mon 24 Jul 2023, 8:57 PM

Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) on Monday announced the 'Sustainable Tourism Stamp', a new sustainability initiative that recognises hotels with the highest adherence to DET's 19 'Sustainability Requirements'.

The new stamp is designed to accelerate efforts towards empowering the tourism sector to achieve its sustainability goals and support the UAE’s NetZero 2050 initiative. It will serve as a validation of the hotel's dedication to sustainability and showcase its sustainable practices.

To obtain the stamp, hotels of all classifications must meet the highest standards of DET's 19 Sustainability requirements, which include criteria such as energy and water efficiency, waste management programmes, and staff education and engagement initiatives. The accreditation process will be overseen by a committee of senior industry professionals to ensure integrity and independence, with the initiative designed based on global best practices.

The stamp will feature a three-tier scheme with categories ranging from Gold, Silver and Bronze. Nominations for hotel establishments to obtain the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp will begin on 3 August, 2023 and end