The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok reaffirmed its leadership in sustainability by earning the prestigious Meetings & Conferencing Property of the Year title at the inaugural TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Thailand.
The award recognises the hotel’s revolutionary Sustainable Meeting Practices, where eco-conscious choices and exceptional event planning seamlessly blend to create successful events that captivate guests whilst championing environmental conservation, ensuring that each occasion is both extraordinary and environmentally responsible.
The hotel continues to redefine luxury with a purpose, as it is committed to enhancing the guest experience while caring for the environment. Indeed, the hotel offers a curated selection of eco-friendly options designed to ensure that events are as green as they are successful.
A luxurious take on sustainability
As the pioneering hotel in Asia recognised by Forbes Travel Guide for Responsible Hospitality, this establishment places sustainability at the core of its operations.
Central to the hotel’s approach is a dedication to sourcing organic food and working closely with local vendors. By partnering with nearby farmers and suppliers, the hotel ensures that fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients are featured prominently in its menus.
This commitment not only supports local communities and reduces the carbon footprint associated with long-distance transportation, but also delivers high-quality dining experiences that reflect the richness of the region’s agricultural heritage.
The emphasis on organic and sustainably sourced ingredients extends from its banquet offerings to coffee and tea breaks, further reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to mindful consumption.
The hotel invites meetings, conferences, and event clients to embrace shared values through a range of sustainable initiatives. These include linen-free tables and chairs to minimise waste, centralised stationery stations equipped with notepads and pencils to reduce individual settings, and whiteboards with eco-friendly markers to replace traditional paper flipcharts.
Additionally, the hotel maintains controlled room temperatures for enhanced comfort and offers local organic coffee and tea breaks, potted plants, and bulk condiments. Sustainable bottled water is served in stylish decanters or at dedicated stations, whilst food donations to local charities reflect a commitment to community support.
Each of these initiatives is thoughtfully designed to align with ISO 20121 standards for sustainable event management.
The art of giving back
Alongside its eco-friendly initiatives, the hotel places great emphasis on giving back to the community by actively donating excess food to local charities.
This effort facilitates the redistribution of surplus food to organizations such as the Suan Lumphini School, Duang Prateep Foundation, the Department of Children and Youth at Rajvithi Home, and the Thai Red Cross Children’s Home.
This initiative not only supports those in need but also plays a vital role in significantly reducing food waste.
With its commitment to excellence, The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok has achieved an impressive 87.1 percent reduction in energy consumption over the past decade, further solidifying its position as a leader in eco-friendly meeting solutions.
The TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards – Thailand recognises companies in the travel sector that have made groundbreaking advancements with a renewed focus on safety and sustainability, enhancing unique customer experiences whilst promoting responsible practices in the industry.
The TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 – Thailand is presented by Travel Daily Media. To view the full list of winners, click here. For more details, please contact Jane Patiag at +(65) 3158 1386 ext. 217 or awards@traveldailymedia.com.
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