Male’ Maldives, 22nd October 2023 – Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives, proudly secured its fourth consecutive Green Globe certification, highlighting the resort’s unwavering commitment to environmental and socio-cultural sustainability. This eco-friendly haven in the Maldives earnestly seeks to mirror global best practices in sustainable hospitality while continuously enhancing its ecological and socio-cultural sustainability performance.
The island resort is nestled within a fragile coral reef ecosystem teeming with diverse marine life, including nationally protected species like corals, turtles, sharks, dolphins, and lobsters. On the terrestrial front, the island is home to protected fauna, encompassing various bird species, underscoring the need for responsible conservation efforts.
An expertly appointed “Green Team” takes on the crucial role of ensuring the consistent implementation of environmental and socio-cultural sustainability measures and the diligent monitoring of their effectiveness. In addition, a dedicated Sustainability Manager plays a pivotal role in educating both guests and staff about the resort’s natural ecosystems, spearheading vital underwater conservation and restoration work for the coral reef ecosystem.
Taking to LinkedIn, General Manager Raffaele Solferino expressed heartfelt gratitude to the entire Grand Park Kodhipparu team for their unwavering support of these remarkable initiatives.
Green Globe stands as the pinnacle of sustainability certification and performance enhancement programs meticulously crafted for the travel and tourism industry. It equips organizations with a robust framework for conducting comprehensive assessments of their sustainability performance, thus enabling them to track their progress and attain this esteemed certification.
