In recognition of Earth Day, Kerzner International has become a member of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, marking a key step in its commitment to sustainable hospitality. The Alliance unites over 100 organizations to push forward environmental and social responsibility in the hospitality sector.
Strengthening commitment to sustainability
Hospitality Kerzner International, known for its luxury destinations under brands like Atlantis, One&Only, and SIRO, has expanded its sustainability efforts by joining the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.
With this membership, the company aligns itself with a global movement that encompasses over 66,000 hotels and 8 million rooms worldwide, all working towards a Net Positive Hospitality goal. This initiative ensures that the hospitality sector contributes more to the environment and society than it takes, enhancing its overall impact.
It’s significant that on Earth Day, the Alliance welcomes Kerzner to our movement – a community of industry leaders pioneering a prosperous future where hospitality uplifts people, honours our planet, and enriches communities. We look forward to Kerzner showcasing best practices and sharing knowledge as we look to drive meaningful change, ensuring a more sustainable and resilient future for hospitality worldwide. Glenn Mandziuk, CEO of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Kerzner’s role in advancing sustainability
Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, emphasized the company’s responsibility as custodians of some of the world’s most iconic destinations:
At Kerzner, as custodians of some of the world’s most extraordinary locations, we understand our unique responsibility to safeguard these natural treasures for generations to come. Through our iconic brands—Atlantis, One&Only, SIRO, and Rare Finds—we are committed to reimagining hospitality in a way that uplifts communities and safeguards our natural world.
By joining the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, Kerzner aims to collaborate with other members to develop and implement practical sustainability solutions. The focus is on fostering innovation, sharing knowledge, and supporting the long-term prosperity of both destinations and communities.
Moving toward net positive hospitality
As part of this new partnership, Kerzner will work with the Alliance’s global network to share best practices and ensure that its operations contribute positively to environmental and social outcomes.
This aligns with Kerzner’s broader commitment to Net Positive Hospitality, a goal that aims to restore more to the planet and communities than what is taken through business operations.
Kerzner’s move to join the Alliance is part of its ongoing sustainability journey, supporting both global and local communities through environmentally conscious hospitality practices.
About Kerzner International Holdings Limited
Kerzner International Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, is a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, ultra-luxury hotels and residences and innovative entertainment and gaming experiences. Kerzner’s flagship brand Atlantis, includes Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, a 1,500-room, water-themed resort on The Palm, overlooking the Arabian Sea and mainland Dubai and Atlantis, Sanya Hainan in China; and in development, Atlantis, The Royal Resort & Residences in Dubai, and Atlantis Ko Olina in Hawaii in the United States. Under the One&Only brand, Kerzner manages some of the most top-rated ultra-luxury resorts in the world, located in Mexico, Mauritius, the Maldives, South Africa, Dubai, Rwanda, Malaysia, Montenegro, and Australia. Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, a 500-room destination golf and casino resort in Morocco, is also operated by Kerzner. Kerzner recently introduced SIRO, an immersive lifestyle destination, blending the boundaries between hospitality, fitness, and wellness through a fresh perspective and energizing experiences with the first resort planned for Boka Place in Montenegro. For more information concerning Kerzner and its operating subsidiaries, visit kerzner.com.
