GREENKEY KENYA – UNLOCKING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY Rural development has for a long time centered on the intensive exploitation of land natural resources such as agriculture and forestry. Increasing globalization has over time changed the phase of rural areas from mere resource extraction centers into a more diversified economy. At the center of […]
A ban on single-use plastics in National Parks, beaches, forests and conservation areas in Kenyan came into effect on 5th June 2020, coinciding with World Environment Day. The specific plastics not allowed in protected areas include: PET bottles, disposable cutlery (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks, straws and beverage stirrers), non-woven plastic carrier bags, cigarettes with plastic filters, plastic cotton […]
Faced with the Covid-19 threat, there is immense pressure to use toxic disinfectants, despite the availability of safer products, and there is a massive return to single-use materials (e.g. disposable masks, gloves, aprons, etc). This cannot be avoided completely, but can certainly be minimised. The World Health Organisation has clearly stated that soap and water […]
Congratulations to the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill in Nairobi for receiving the Green Key award for the 5th year in a row! Since beginning operations in 2015, the hotel has exemplified a delicate balance between luxury and sustainability, through numerous deliberate efforts in environmentally and socially responsible operations. Water is conserved through installation of low water […]
Lorraine Dixon | March 2020 In recent years, tourism has faced many crises, such as terrorist attacks, global political instability, economic recession, biosecurity, and other common crises such as natural disasters. As tourism and other sectors battle with the current turmoil from the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of crisis management and business continuity planning comes into play. COVID-2019 […]
Lorraine Dixon | March 2020 Park Inn by Radisson, Westlands in Nairobi has once again been awarded the Green Key International Certification in 2020 for its work towards environmental responsibility and sustainable operations within the tourism industry. Since it opened in 2017, the hotel has excelled in driving Radisson Hotel Group’s three Responsible Business Pillars; Think […]
Lorraine Dixon | March 2020 The role of tourists is crucial to addressing the challenge of sustainability in a holistic manner. Sustainable tourism should also maintain a high level of tourist satisfaction and ensure a meaningful experience to the tourist, raising their awareness about sustainability issues and promoting sustainable tourism practices amongst them (UNEP & UNWTO, […]
Danson Matekwa | March 2020 Tourism and the hospitality industry have a big role to play in the actualization of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development by integrating sustainability in tourism policies, business practices and tourist behaviours. The sector’s contribution to job creation is specifically recognised in sustainable development goal (SDG) 8, target 8.9; “By 2030, devise […]
Lorraine Dixon & Danson Matekwa | March 2020 Is it possible to operate in a thoughtful, sustainable manner and still be competitive? Many tourism establishments are asking that very question. This was the focus of Green Key Kenya’s inaugural Networking Breakfast on 12th February 2020 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill in Nairobi. The meeting brought […]