According to a statement from Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, the number of hotels awarded the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp increased by 55 percent to 237, compared with 153 in the previous period. The number of hotels receiving the award under the sustainable tourism initiative, launched in 2023, was 70. The department stated that the awards reflect the Dubai hospitality sector's commitment to adopting responsible and sustainable tourism practices.
Of the awarded hotels, 22 received the gold, 92 received the silver, and 123 received the bronze stamp. The award criteria include environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria, including energy and water efficiency, waste management, responsible sourcing, increasing employee engagement, guest awareness, community initiatives and climate action.
