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TOURISM: Kerzner International joins World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Marking Earth Day this week, Kerzner International commits to Net Positive Hospitality – Image: Kerzner International

In celebration of Earth Day this week, Kerzner International, a global leader in luxury hospitality and destination experiences, has joined the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) — a powerful collective of over 100 organisations working to accelerate sustainability across the hospitality industry.

By becoming a member of the Alliance, Kerzner strengthens its commitment to creating a more sustainable future for the hospitality industry, according to a Kerzner media release. The Alliance now represents over 66,000 hotels across 300 brands, covering more than 8 million rooms worldwide. Together, members are working towards Net Positive Hospitality—ensuring that the hospitality industry gives back more than it takes.

Glenn Mandziuk, CEO of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, commented: “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.”

“Joining the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance is a powerful step in our sustainable journey” – Image: Kerzner International

Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International added: “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. Joining the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance is a powerful step in our sustainable journey.”

By becoming a member of the Alliance, Kerzner strengthens its commitment to creating a more sustainable future for the hospitality industry – Image: Kerzner International

As a new member, Kerzner will work closely with the Alliance and its global network to implement practical solutions, share knowledge, and scale innovation—ensuring that destinations and communities thrive for generations to come. (NAN/Kerzner Intern. 25-04-25)

“Through our iconic brands we are committed to reimagining hospitality in a way that uplifts communities and safeguards our natural world” – Image: Kerzner International

About the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

The World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance brings together engaged hospitality companies and the wider hospitality value chain, along with strategic partners, to address key challenges affecting the planet, people and places around the world.

Through their strategic initiatives and global networks, they develop practical programmes and resources to create a prosperous and responsible hospitality sector that gives back to the destination more than it takes.

Their members represent over 66,000 hotels spanning 300 brands – totaling over 8 million rooms – and include world-leading companies including Accor, Choice Hotels International, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, as well as regional brands. Their network, which includes over 100 partners, also includes other parts of the hospitality value chain, including owners, investors, suppliers, and other partners to further drive joined up action on sustainability, and accelerate the industry on the path to Net Positive Hospitality.

For more information about the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and its initiatives, please visit: World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance – Advancing responsibility

Kerzner manages some of the most top-rated ultra-luxury resorts in the world – Image: Kerzner International

About Kerzner

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 hospitality experiences.

Kerzner’s flagship brand Atlantis includes Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis, The Royal Resort & Residences, both in Dubai, as well as Atlantis, Sanya Hainan in China. Under the One&Only brand, Kerzner manages some of the most top-rated ultra-luxury resorts in the world, located in Greece, Montenegro, Mexico, Mauritius, the Maldives, South Africa, Dubai, Rwanda and Malaysia.

Kerzner’s newest hospitality brand is SIRO, the ultimate hotel for an active lifestyle. The first SIRO is open at SIRO One Za’abeel in Dubai, with additional hotels announced in Montenegro, Saudi Arabia and Mexico.

Rare Finds, a collection of resorts that celebrates the essence of a place and authentic, soulful experiences, launched in February 2023 with the re-opening of Bab Al Shams in Dubai.

For more information on our brands, please visit: atlantis.com, oneandonlyresorts.com, sirohotels.com, www.rarefindsresorts.com.

For more information on Kerzner International, please visit Kerzner.com.

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