{"id":395,"date":"2019-12-26T06:48:03","date_gmt":"2019-12-26T06:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelcommunication.net\/?p=24373"},"modified":"2020-01-06T10:22:39","modified_gmt":"2020-01-06T10:22:39","slug":"centara-maldives-resort-with-sustainable-solar-power-source-on-rooftops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/centara-maldives-resort-with-sustainable-solar-power-source-on-rooftops\/","title":{"rendered":"Centara Maldives Resort with Sustainable Solar Power Source on Rooftops"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(Ras Fushi (Maldives) \u2013 December 19, 2019 (travelindex.com<\/a>) \u2013 <\/strong>Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand\u2019s leading hotel operator, has transformed one of its Maldives resorts into a self-sustaining solar energy generator after the adoption of a rooftop solar panel system that will begin producing electricity this month.<\/p>\n

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Following the completion of solar panel installation atop the roofs of all of the resort\u2019s main structures, Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives will generate enough power to supply close to 40% of the its energy needs, resulting in an annual energy savings equivalent to 307,000 kilowatt hours (kwh), or about 83,000 litres of diesel fuel.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rooftop solar conversion is one of Centara\u2019s most ambitious sustainability projects undertaken at a single property,\u201d said David Good, Centara\u2019s VP Operations<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cThe benefits to the environment made it a compelling choice, and we will be looking at options for expanding the solar program to other properties going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Centara\u2019s long-term commitment to sustainable business practices is reflected in a number of initiatives aimed at reducing the company\u2019s environmental impact in the communities where it operates. Its ongoing engagement with EarthCheck, the world\u2019s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism, continues to yield consequential improvements in key sustainability metrics. To date, 15 Centara hotels and resorts have achieved EarthCheck certification and another four properties are enrolled in EarthCheck\u2019s Evaluate Plus program, leading to significant reductions in carbon footprints and greenhouse gas emissions across a number of Centara\u2019s certified properties.<\/p>\n

Most recently, the company\u2019s leadership in environmental sustainability was recognised for the second consecutive year by the Stock Exchange of Thailand, which awarded Centara Hotels & Resorts (CENTEL) its \u201cThailand Sustainability Investment 2019 (THSI)\u201d designation, given annually in recognition of listed companies that operate with responsibility across Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects.<\/p>\n

ABOUT CENTARA
\n<\/strong>Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand\u2019s leading hotel operator. Its 76 properties span all major Thai destinations plus the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, China, Japan, Oman, Qatar, Cambodia, Turkey, Indonesia and the UAE. Centara\u2019s portfolio comprises six brands -Centara Grand Hotels & Resorts, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Centara Boutique Collection, Centra by Centara, Centara Residences & Suites and COSI Hotels \u2013 ranging from 5-star city hotels and luxurious island retreats to family resorts and affordable lifestyle concepts supported by innovative technology. It also operates state-of-the-art convention centres and has its own award-winning spa brand, Cenvaree. Throughout the collection, Centara delivers and celebrates the hospitality and values Thailand is famous for including gracious service, exceptional food, pampering spas and the importance of families. Centara\u2019s distinctive culture and diversity of formats allow it to serve and satisfy travellers of nearly every age and lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Over the next five years Centara aims to double its size with additional properties in Thailand and new international markets, while spreading its footprint into new continents and market niches. As Centara continues to expand, a growing base of loyal customers will find the company\u2019s unique style of hospitality in more locations. Centara\u2019s global loyalty programme, Centara The1, reinforces their loyalty with rewards, privileges and special member pricing.<\/p>\n

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