Hotel Regent Porto Montenegro is the recipient of the prestigious Green Key label, which is the leading standard for excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainable business in the tourism industry.
The Green Key certificate is supported by the World Tourism Organization, while the hotel criteria have been verified by the Global Council for Sustainable Tourism, and they include strict environmental requirements set by the Foundation for Environmental Education.
Hotel Regent Porto Montenegro in Tivat passed the demanding certification process and gained the right to use the leading international eco label Green Key. At the meeting of the National Green Key Commission, at the beginning of March of this year, it was decided that the Regent Porto Montenegro hotel will receive this prestigious environmental mark.
The commission, made up of representatives of the Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism, the Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism, the national tourism organization, the Chamber of Commerce and NGOs Expeditio and Ecom, considered the report on the fulfillment of over a hundred criteria of this program.
The criteria cover the following areas: environmental management, hotel management engagement, guest information, water and energy consumption, laundry and cleaning, waste, food and beverage, indoor spaces and green areas, environmental activities and corporate social responsibility.
During several inspections, by the end of 2022, it was concluded that all binding conditions and over 40 percent of the recommending criteria had been met.
The report highlights the commitment of the management and staff of the hotel to obtain this environmental certificate. By meeting the conditions and obtaining the Green Key label, it helps the sustainable development of tourism, contributes to the preservation of the environment, and reduces the operating costs of the facility.
We expect that the tourism industry in Montenegro will recognize the importance of this label – said Žana Bracović, president of the national commission for awarding the Green Key certificate.
Since its beginnings in 2014, Regent Porto Montenegro has been committed to sustainability and social responsibility, in accordance with the Sustainable Business Policy.
The management team has developed strong cooperation with international partners and the local community in order to improve hotel management and ensure the principle of equal opportunities in employment.
Regent Porto Montenegro General Manager Kai Dieckmann expressed his satisfaction at receiving the Green Key certificate and highlighted the hotel’s commitment to creating sustainable practices.
We are extremely pleased that we are among the first in Montenegro to receive this prestigious designation. It really highlights all the advantages of staying with us and is important for the image of the hotel. Green Key is focused on tourism, and speaks in favor of the fact that we try to have as little negative impact on the ecological system as possible, that we try to show our guests that by staying in our hotel they contribute to a better future.
For us, this is really a “key” that shows that we invest in our team, all our team members and that we run the company in a very sustainable way. We take pride in our green footprint and strive for sustainable practices, while ensuring the well-being of our staff and the local community we are proud to belong to. By doing so, we not only have a positive impact on the environment, but also contribute to the creation of a better world for current and future generations – emphasized Dieckmann.
The Green Key is an international eco-label for tourist facilities. Founded in 1994, Green Key represents the leading standard of environmental responsibility and sustainable development within the tourism industry. The high environmental standards expected to be met by the company are verified through extensive documentation and frequent field visits.
Green Key Global is a non-profit organization that represents more than 4,000 tourist facilities in 64 countries. Our goal is to have a good cooperation with the applicants. We strive to be available for all their concerns. First of all, the first meeting with the manager, that is, with the person who will be in charge of contact with our organization, is important.
So, we are with the facility that wants to apply from start to finish. We are here to answer any questions candidates may have during the application process. We know that these are facilities that have high standards, but we are here for any doubts. Of course, filling out the application also includes valid documents that will confirm all the stated data. For example, if the facility deals with recycling in the facility, we must have proof of that.
When the application is completed, we forward it to the national jury, which, if valid, comes to the site to verify the data. If everything is in order on the ground, the facility has entered the procedure for obtaining the Green Key – explained the procedures Audrey Torasso Sabet, national auditor for awarding the Green Key certificate.
Hotels, smaller accommodation units, campsites and holiday parks, convention centers, restaurants and other attractions can qualify for the Green Keys label. After the award of the prestigious, international recognition, the company can use it for the purpose of PR and marketing.
For guests, the Green Key label is proof of commitment to reducing the negative environmental impact of their stay. The Green Key program is linked to the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Hotel Regent Porto Montenegro builds its sustainable practices with international partners and the local community, guided by a strong management culture, transparent procedures and a comprehensive set of policies that are defined in the Journey to Tomorrow plan and the Responsible Business Plan for the period until 2030, which is developed by IHG hotel group to which this hotel also belongs.
Through initiatives within the local community, Regent has so far supported the public health and education system in Montenegro through various types of support, providing internships, scholarships and donations to help local vulnerable groups, including children’s sports clubs, associations for people and children with disabilities, local homes for children without parental care and the local fire department.
The activism of the employees of the Regent Porto Montenegro hotel is also recognized, as evidenced by the recent action to clean the beach “Župa” in Tivat, carried out in cooperation with the Municipality of Tivat and local partners, and the action of planting the Regent’s herb garden, on the initiative of the employees, with the aim of marking World Earth Day.
Commitment to sustainability as part of IHG’s Green Engage initiative has led to a significant reduction in energy consumption and carbon footprint, by 30 percent between 2019 and 2021, leading to a 7 percent reduction in energy consumption, with the goal of 2023. reduce your carbon footprint by an additional 5 percent.
Montenegrin nautical heritage, tradition and way of life are incorporated into the interior design and are an integral part of the hotel’s brand identity, while the gastronomic offer and communication campaigns are aimed at promoting the local.
Regent Porto Montenegro will continue to strive for excellence in all these aspects in order to contribute to a sustainable future for generations to come.
