Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), a non-profit organization, has entered into a partnership deal with Qatar Tourism (QT), following the country’s commitment to supporting the advancement towards a sustainable hospitality sector.
As part of the partnership agreement, both parties will join hands to embed sustainability into all areas of the country’s hospitality sector and ensure that it will be a key priority in future projects.
Further, both parties have identified several targets, which include integrating the Green Key award, an international eco-label for tourism facilities, and the Eco-event award, a rating system that gives measurable guidelines for organizing a variety of low carbon events. The parties intend to set a standard of excellence in Qatar, in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry.
Other areas of collaboration include data sharing, promoting media stories that highlight both parties’ achievements and developing a two-way framework designed to facilitate exchanges in tourism-related activities.
Meshal Al-Shamari Director – QGBC
“We are delighted to partner with Qatar Tourism as we both recognize how important sustainability is to Qatar and its future. We have a clear interest in making a sustainable hospitality sector a reality, and our cooperation is a significant step towards this. We are proud of the part we are playing in helping our nation to establish a post-hydrocarbon, knowledge-based economy and progressive society that puts sustainability first.”
Mr. Omar Al Jaber from Qatar Tourism stated, “As stewards of the tourism sector, Qatar Tourism is committed to the sustainable development of the sector. As our award-winning hospitality sector grows, with ever more offerings, we are eager to work together to ensure sustainable practices. At Qatar Tourism we endeavor to deliver Service Excellence across the visitor journey. Sustainability is a key element of that, as we work towards reducing our environmental footprint while continuing to offer unparalleled visitor experiences.”
