Sheraton Maldives: First Marriott Bonvoy Resort in Maldives to Earn Green Globe Certification

The Green Globe Certification is the World’s leading certification. This certification recognises organisations that demonstrate unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sustainable operational practices. With this, Sheraton Maldives becomes the first Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of resorts in the Maldives to receive this accolade. The resort earned this accolade after scoring an impressive 86% in the comprehensive sustainability assessment!

Some of the Sustainability Approaches Taken by Sheraton Maldives

The team at Sheraton Maldives is extremely passionate about preserving its unique environment. To achieve this the team actively engages and educates guests on how to contribute to holistic sustainability initiatives such as nature preservation. To achieve this, the resorts take measures such as the coral propagation program as part of Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy. Additionally, the ‘Adopt a Coral’ initiative is also carried out with Reefscapers.

Furthermore, the resort also implemented an INNCOMM system. This helps take steps such as setting room temperature to save energy when the rooms are unoccupied. Sheraton Maldives is also set to implement a cutting-edge Biogas plant in its waste management system. With this, organic kitchen waste is turned into biogas for cooking.

In a move to address plastic waste, Sheraton Maldives established a water bottling plant. Using reverse osmosis technology to purify seawater, the need for water transportation from the mainland is eliminated. This step saves Sheraton Maldives 375,000 plastic bottles annually!

The Chef’s Garden and Furana Organic helps organically grow vegetables. This Chef’s Garden has helped Sheraton Maldives reduce the resort’s carbon footprint while improving the fresh produce from farm to table. Lastly, through community engagement, Sheraton fosters meaningful partnerships with K. Huraa School. Through this, the resort hosts ‘Maldivian Journey’ every Friday, featuring local cultural celebrations.

As travelers increasingly seek eco-conscious and sustainable destinations, it is essential for us to prioritze sustainability. The accomplishment reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team at Sheraton Maldives. We are proud to be part of an organisation that values sustinability and strives to make a positive impact on the world, says Mohamed El Aghoury, General Manager of Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa.

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is situated on the private island of Furanafushi. Just a 15-minute boat ride away from Velana International Airport. The resort is among the first to offer complimentary transfers to its guests. Marriott International is committed to fostering a positive and sustainable impact wherever they do business. Global responsibility is embraced to be a force for good, as demonstrated by their sustainability and social impact platform ‘Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction’.

Although we do not expect heroic stories to come out of a vacation at a Maldives resort, recent incidents have shown that anything can happen. Yes, even when you’re on vacation. The heroic stories of two couples, Mr. Jordan Daniel Van Dyk and Ms. Denielle De Bruyn have started circulating across the Maldives. The couple came to the Maldives for their honeymoon at the beautiful Dusit Thani Maldives. However, it appears that the honeymooners are leaving the Maldives with more than just honeymoon memories.

According to the Baa Atoll Police Station, on the 28th of April, the couple witnessed a staff member falling from a water villa deck into the ocean while on duty. If you’re ever stayed at a Maldives resort, you can understand the fear of falling from the deck into the ocean. Although the water below is beautiful, when caught off guard, the ocean can be a scary place. It appeared that the staff member was in a state of distress and was struggling in the water. In these situations, people do one of two things. Wait for someone else to take action as they stand by, or immediately jump in to avoid a sad situation.

Despite the challenging circumstances, Mr. Van Dyk and Ms. De Bruyn acted swiftly and courageously, coming to the aid of the drowning staff member. There is no doubt that this swift response by the couple was heroic, averting what could have been a tragic event at Dusit Thani Maldives.

Dusit Thani Maldives has acknowledged the bravery and swift action of the honeymooning couple, awarding them for their bravery in saving the staff member of the resort.

Sheraton Maldives: First Marriott Bonvoy Resort in Maldives to Earn Green Globe Certification

Some of the Sustainability Approaches Taken by Sheraton Maldives

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