As the sixth Accor property to achieve the eco-friendly certification, it is recognition of international best-practice sustainability standards against environmental, social, cultural and sustainable management pillars.
“Becoming the first Sustainable Tourism Certified resort in North Queensland is an achievement we are immensely proud of,” says Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort general manager Shelly Cuthbertson.
“Our hotel has been on a dedicated journey of sustainability during the past few years. We have developed several initiatives to support our local community and minimise our impact on the environment.
“Being nestled at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef motivates us to identify innovative sustainability solutions, including our biodiversity reef restoration program, partnership with [circular economy technology company] ecoSPIRITS, and Indigenous employment scheme.”
Ecotourism Australia launched the Sustainable Tourism Certification program in late 2023 to provide non-nature-based tourism businesses the opportunity to achieve credible and independently verified certification that meets globally recognised sustainable tourism standards.
“We are pleased to see Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort achieve one of the first Sustainable Tourism Certifications in the region and join more than 70 existing ECO Certified operators in tropical North Queensland,” says Ecotourism Australia chief executive Elissa Keenan.
“As demand for sustainable tourism experiences continues to grow, it is great to see the enthusiasm from non-nature-based experiences and accommodations to become sustainability leaders through globally recognised certification standards that provide assurance to their guests.”
