Sustainability Central & South America Press Releases

September 2, 2016

Amazonas State to Set a New Standard for Brazil with Presentation of Carbon Emissions Certificate to Marriott International

Brazil made history today when the State Secretary of Environment for Amazonas (SEMA), on behalf of the State Government of Amazonas, and the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation (FAS), delivered its first-ever certificate of carbon emissions reduction to the US-headquartered hospitality company Marriott International. The presentation will take place during the Climate Summit of the Americas in Guadalajara, Mexico. This is the first time in Brazil that a certificate has been issued by a partnership between state government, a private institution and a non-governmental organization. The document is not transferable.

Marriott

Brazil

Press Release

April 9, 2015

GBTA Hosts Successful Third Annual Rio Energy, Resource and Marine Symposium 2015

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Brasil hosted its third annual GBTA Rio Energy, Resource and Marine Symposium 2015 recently at the Hotel Sofitel Copacabana Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. More than 90 business travel professionals from Brasil, the United States and Latin America participated in the successful event. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in education sessions and an expanded trade show to improve their industry knowledge and obtain ideas about corporate travel management in this important segment related to energy resources.

GBTA

Brazil

Press Release

August 18, 2010

Speaker Roster Announced for 5th Annual Mexico Resort Development Conference

Four-time LPGA Player of the Year, Lorena Ochoa, will be the featured keynote speaker at the 5th Annual Mexico Resort Development Conference in San Diego. Ms. Ochoa heads a list of more than two dozen experts in resort financing, marketing, amenities programming and development who will present at the Conference, to be held September 12-14 at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego.

The Westerfield Group

Mexico

Press Release

September 8, 2009

Barceló Hotels & Resorts Receives International Recognition For Environmental Efforts

Seven of Barceló Hotels & Resorts' all-inclusive properties in Mexico have achieved the distinguished Certified Gold or Silver status from Green Globe, the prestigious benchmarking program for sustainability in travel and tourism. This internationally recognized program, which is administered by the worldwide advisory group EC3 Global, certifies that these resorts are committed to operating at the world’s highest environmental standards. Moreover, the hotelier's ability to obtain such an achievement at seven distinct hotels demonstrates a company-wide dedication to preserving these leading destinations for generations of travelers to come.

Barcelo

Mexico

Press Release

May 18, 2009

World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Honors Marriott With 'Tourism for Tomorrow Award for Sustainability'

Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious and highly competitive "2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Award for Sustainability" in the Global Tourism Business category by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). The global award recognizes the company's achievements in demonstrating sustainable tourism practices, including the protection of natural and cultural heritage, social and economic benefits to local people and environmentally-friendly operations.

Marriott

Brazil