CSR
Dukes Dubai Partners With Emirates Red Crescent
Dukes Dubai, hosted a Christmas tree lighting ceremony where they hosted children in need from the Emirates Red Crescent Society. Tristan de la Porte du Theil, general manager of Dukes Dubai said “I am excited to announce the launch of what we hope to be a long and successful collaboration with the Emirates Red Crescent, an
Radisson Uplifts Vulnerable Youth
Radisson Hotel Group has launched their regional campaign with SOS Children’s Villages International, Gulf Area Office to support vulnerable children in the Middle East and North Africa. The regional launch follows the announcement made earlier this year of the global partnership between Radisson Hotel Group and SOS Children’s Villages, the world’s largest not-for-profit organisation dedicated to building
Zero Gravity Pledges to Ban Single Use Plastic
Beach club Zero Gravity has announced the launch of its environment friendly campaign to boycott single use plastic at the venue. The objective is to ban all plastic straws and plastic utensils including single use plastic cutlery, cups, plates, and stirrers from the venue and replace them with biodegradable alternatives. By the end of the year,
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai Hosts Iftar for Orphans
Keeping with its corporate social responsibility policy, the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai hosted a special Iftar at DXB Grill on 6 June 2018 for over 100 orphans from AWQAF & Minors Affairs Foundation. The annual event was organised by Emarat Al Youm and included entertainment activities for children from ages 5 to 15 years old.
Freedom Pizza To Use E-Bikes For Delivery
The home-grown UAE pizza delivery service has announced that it is testing electric motorbikes, with clean energy start-up, Solva Technologies. Freedom will be playing an integral role in the start-up’s testing period by using the e-bikes for Freedom Pizza’s delivery service. The brand currently has 140 delivery drivers on the road and expects to have
The triple factor: Water, waste and energy
Hotels in Dubai produce twice as much CO2 as those in Europe, which causes havoc on both the environment and utilities bills. At the GM Leaders Conference 2016, Sandrine Le Biavant, director of consultancy at Farnek offered her top tips on how hotels can save money and boost CSR engagement. Discussing the cost of utilities
FARNEK to highlight money saving solutions to boost CSR engagement at GM Leaders Conference
Facilities management services company, FARNEK has joined the line up of sponsors at this year’s GM Leaders Conference and is set to take the stage to enlighten hoteliers on how to save money and boost CSR in conjunction with each-other. Sandrine Le Biavant, director of consultancy at FARNEK Avireal, discusses the company’s participation in the
Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel reports a reduction of 424.50 tons of CO2 emissions
Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai has become Green Globe certified for the third year running having reported savings of up to AED 363,499. Having met the requirements set by Green Globe Standard 1.7. The hotel achieved a score of 80% in 2016 improving from 75% in 2015 and 72% in 2014. Operational changes at
Courtyard by Marriott, Dubai Green Community assists locals affected by floods
Following the adverse weather conditions and floods seen in the UAE on 8-9 March, staff at the Courtyard by Marriott Dubai Green Community have been assisting the local community clean up their homes following any damage caused by the rain. Staff at the Courtyard by Marriott Dubai Green Community have been fostering their own ‘spirit
Sheraton AD supports Sri Lankan orphanage
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort is set to visit the Kalamusu Kadella Children’s Home in Sri Lanka from January 25 for a week. The hotel has been working with the orphanage for several months to build a community hall for the children. Since the construction is now close to completion, three members of the
