(MENAFN- Arab News) Movenpick Hotel Jeddah has earned recertification as a Green Globe organization due to its efforts to decrease the negative impact it has on the environment.

Green Globe is described as the premier worldwide certification and performance improvement program for environmental sustainability developed specifically for the travel and tourism industry. Green Globe provides organizations with a framework to conduct comprehensive assessments of their environmental sustainability performance through which they can monitor improvements and achieve certification. Organizations must be recertified every year.

This certificate comes in recognition of the significant role played by Movenpick Hotel Jeddah in maintaining its environmental practices in line with environmental standards and it was in fact the first hotel in Jeddah to receive this important certificate.

"We are very proud to be awarded with this important certificate once again. It confirms Movenpick Hotel Jeddah's continued commitment and initiatives toward adopting more sustainable alternatives and practices in addition to adhering to the pre-established guidelines for sustainability that are being adopted in the region' commented Movenpick Hotel Jeddah GM Omar Boujlid.

He added: 'This certificate will certainly be a strong incentive for us to continue to reinforce the concept of environmental sustainability in our hotel.'

Environmental sustainability is a major priority for Movenpick Hotels & Resorts worldwide he said. 'We are committed to save energy and water resources reduce our operational costs and contribute positively to our local communities and the environment. In addition we have made great efforts to reduce waste and to use recycled materials. It is an honor for Movenpick Hotel Jeddah to participate in this inspirational program.'