By Chen Sue Yee | Programme Manager
In an effort to introduce sustainable tourism in 2016, Reef Check Malaysia, under the Cintai Tioman programme, introduced ASEAN Green Hotel Standard to all resort/chalet operators on Tioman Island. This was done by introducing the programme to resort/chalet owners and assessing them based on criteria listed in the ASEAN Green Hotel Standard.
The ASEAN Green Hotel Standard fosters sustainable tourism through the adoption of the Environmentally-friendly and Energy Conservation; compiling, adapting and creating the tools and training to engage in ASEAN Green Hotel practices. This Standard deals with the following essential elements of professional Green Hotel operations: Environmental plan, Green product, Human Resource and environmental management
As of today, 53 resorts/chalets out of 76 on Tioman Island have been assessed by us annually. 9 have meet the requirements to be qualified as Green Hotel.
We hope to expand this initiative to the other islands we work on, to promote sustainable tourism practices which not only benefits the business, but also the environment and the local community.
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