Denpasar (Antara Bali) – Nikko Bali Resort and Spa got the acknowledgement for its green achievements by receiving the prestigious Eco Hotel Certification.
"We are the first hotel in Bali to receive that certification. The certification we got after undergoing a thorough audit process by an international environment consultant, TUV Rheiland," said Public Relation Manager Aswin Pranoto in Denpasar, Friday.
Aswin explain, the Eco Hotel is a certification specially developed for the hotel that has taken measures to be environmentally and minimizing to its impact on the environment.
Based on the audit result, Nikko Bali Resort and Spa has tremendously excelled in environmental activities, energy saving and safety issues.
"This certification will surly bring Nikko Bali Resort and Spa another step up along with rest of eco hotels around the world in contributing to greener and better future," relate Aswin.
Aswin said, with current issues of global warming, waste management and saving energy, it is no wonder that a large organization like Nikko Bali Resort and Spa has decided to do its part for better future.
Throughout 2010, Nikko Bali Resort and Spa has invested in many environmental programs, new facilities and policies, as well as creating campaign called "Nikko Bali Goes Green".
Two turtle releases were done from nests found on the beach of the resort, continuous cleaning campaigns on the beach and surrounding area involving the local community and organizations. Besides of that, make internal campaigns to its associates to preserve energy and minimizing waste.
Nikko Bali Resort and Spa also recently created unique twist to the regular holiday hampers by creating an environmentally friendly gift for its partners using bio degradable material and organic products.(*)
