Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label for H Resort Vallon beach

The H Resort Beau Vallon Beach has been awarded the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label certificate for integrating sustainability practices in its business operations.

In his address at the award ceremony last week, Didier Dogley, the Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, said he was pleased with the increasing number of hotels displaying their commitment towards the sustainable tourism initiative.

“We live in a period where people have become very conscious about the environment. Travellers are looking for sustainable service providers,” he said.

The H Resort Beau Vallon Beach in the north of the main island Mahe has 55 per cent of green cover which is taken care of by an expert team of gardeners and landscapers. A natural lagoon that flows through the property is also maintained and monitored by the resort team in collaboration with local agencies.

The resort was started its operation in 2015 and they have their own food compost facility, which recycles kitchen and food waste then re-uses it for maintaining its lush gardens. It also has its own mini garden for spices and herbs and recycles plastic, cans and glass bottles by giving incentives to its staff to contribute to the act.

“Sustainability is becoming the single most important factor that is adding value to customers choosing a hotel or destination,” said the general manager of the hotel, Johannes Steyn.

The government issues the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label certificates to hotels after they are found to be integrating sustainability practices in their business operations. To date, 17 hotels have obtained the certification.