ACCOR AWARDED BEST SUSTAINABLE HOTEL CHAIN AT THE INAUGURAL M&C ASIA STELLA AWARDS
The award is a recognition for Accor’s dedication and efforts towards sustainability
Accor proudly received the award for Best Sustainable Hotel Chain at the inaugural M&C Asia Stella Awards, a MICE industry-specific accolade launched by Northstar Travel Group, with judging by meeting planners and MICE professionals.
“We are thrilled to win this award, which applauds our continuous efforts to care for our environment and the communities in which we operate,” said Michael Issenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Accor Asia Pacific. “We believe in the importance of reducing our environmental footprint and giving back to the communities in which we operate, not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because the long-term future of the planet depends on it.”
Accor’s signature sustainability programme - Planet 21 - aims at providing a positive hospitality experience across four strategic pillars – employees, clients, partners and local communities – with a special focus on the areas of sustainable food and eco-designed buildings.
Irene Chua, Vice President and Group Publisher Asia, Northstar Travel Group, said: “At Northstar, we see all the hard work done by our friends in the industry, and we believe that their efforts deserve to be recognised. M&C Asia Stella Awards is our way to celebrate their achievements and excellence, as well as to encourage others to push the boundaries of innovation and service standards in the MICE industry.”
ABOUT ACCOR
Accor is a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique and meaningful experiences in more than 4,800 hotels, resorts, and residences across 100 countries. With an unrivalled portfolio of brands from luxury to economy, Accor has been providing hospitality savoir-faire for more than 50 years.
Beyond accommodations, Accor enables new ways to live, work, and play with Food & Beverage, nightlife, wellbeing, and coworking brands. To drive business performance, Accor’s portfolio of business accelerators amplify hospitality distribution, operations, and experience. Guests have access to one of the world’s most attractive hotel loyalty programs—Le Club AccorHotels.
Accor is deeply committed to sustainable value creation, and plays an active role in giving back to planet and community. Planet 21 – Acting Here endeavours to act for positive hospitality, while Accor Solidarity, the endowment fund, empowers disadvantaged groups through professional training and access to employment.
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