MIAMI—Acqualina Resort & Residences, the award-winning oceanfront Miami resort, announced that it has earned Responsible Hospitality VERIFIED for two consecutive years by Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on hospitality excellence, as the official sustainability verification for its community of Star-Rated hotels in more than 80 countries.
This makes Acqualina Resort one of only 32 properties worldwide to earn this sustainability designation.
The comprehensive assessment verifies hotels on best practices to protect the environment and support the well-being of employees, guests and the community—creating a global standard for the world’s finest hotels and a trusted third-party verification for guests.
Designed in partnership with highly respected hotelier Hervé Houdré, a leader in the field, Responsible Hospitality allows discerning guests to make purposeful choices based on consistent, expertly designed global standards.
“Responsible Hospitality is about creating a welcoming, luxurious experience for guests, while being considerate of the environment and human welfare,” said Houdré. “Acqualina Resort & Residences has demonstrated excellence by eliminating single-use plastics and reducing paper usage, providing local and seasonal menu offerings, engaging in charitable outreach, and more.”
Has Also Earned Green Key Global Certification
Acqualina was also awarded with the Green Key Global Certification, North America’s sustainability certification for the hospitality industry and recognized as a sustainability leader by The Leading Hotels of the World.
“Attaining the highest seals of approval in sustainability standards for luxury hospitality reinforces our commitment to reducing our environmental impact and providing great living and lifestyle experiences for our guests and residents,” said Deborah Yager Fleming, CEO & Partner of Acqualina Resort.
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Responsible Hospitality covers topics such as food and water waste, sustainable amenities, recycling programs, energy usage, health security, integration with the local community and culture, and other touchpoints.
Acqualina engages in meaningful partnerships, such as with the Miami-Dade County Sea Turtle Program, to support sea turtle conservation programs. The hotel team members participate in regular beach clean-ups to preserve the natural beauty of the Miami coastline. The resort also spearheads annual Food Drives for the Broward Outreach Center and Toy Drives benefiting the children at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
Since 1995, Acqualina has been deeply involved in uplifting the community by founding the Miami Chapter of the I Have a Dream Foundation, dedicated to empowering children from underprivileged backgrounds by equipping them with the essential skills, knowledge and mindset required to pursue higher education.
For more information about Acqualina’s sustainability initiatives, visit https://www.acqualinaresort.com/sustainability.
