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Monday, July 1, 2024 The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is delighted to confirm that “Green Hotel Plus” and its Thai counterpart (Green Hotel Plus) have been awarded GSTC-Recognized Standard status. This designation confirms their alignment with the GSTC Industry Criteria. For more than a decade, the Environmentally Friendly Hotel Project (Green Hotel), under the aegis of Thailand’s Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE), has endeavored to boost the resource efficiency and environmental stewardship of Thai hotels, preparing them for international environmental standards.

The progression of the Green Hotel Standards, marked by Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards, aims at enhancing sustainability efforts and diminishing the ecological footprint of the hotel industry in Thailand. It encompasses an eco-conscious service policy that engages both staff and executives, and includes training to cultivate expertise and proficiency among employees. Initiatives also include educational public relations efforts targeting both staff and guests, and procurement strategies that minimize environmental degradation.



Emphasis is also placed on sustainable resource utilization, efficient waste management, and community engagement. The enhanced GSTC-Recognized Green Hotel Plus Standard and its Thai iteration expand upon these efforts. They incorporate additional guidelines on management, staff welfare, child and animal protection, and also focus on the quantification.

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