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Middle East makes strides in sustainability
The Middle East is a region taking sustainability seriously when it comes to its entertainment and tourism industry
A MORE SUSTAINABLE STAY
Guests at Lapita, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, can now expect a more sustainable stay at this hotel - which is the only hotel located within Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, home to over 100 rides and attractions. Lapita recently introduced an advanced hydroponic farming system within the resort, cultivating organic vegetables on-site for direct use in the property’s restaurants. The system utilises innovative agricultural technology, foregoing traditional soil- based methods for nutrient-rich water solutions, ensuring high- quality, pesticide-free produce. The harvested produce is then integrated into the hotel's culinary offerings for a farm-to-table dining experience emphasising the quality and freshness of the ingredients.
The hotel has also put in place a water bottling system; glass addition, in partnership with Simply Bottles, Lapita has initiated a plastic bottle recycling programme that takes collected plastic bottles and makes them into threads for various items such as clothing, caps, bags, and more. ”Lapita is proving to be a beacon of sustainability, demonstrating that luxury and responsibility can go hand in hand. Our actions speak for our commitment to preserving our planet, paving the way for a future where eco-friendly practices and premium hospitality unite seamlessly," commented Faiek El Saadani, general manager of Lapita, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts. energy for heating water in guests’ rooms. Solar power is also used for outdoor lighting to illuminate external areas. Plus, alongside motion sensors, to minimise its environmental impact. And in line with the UAE’s ongoing efforts to limit carbon emissions, the hotel has installed electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
BEACHY CLEAN
Saudi Arabian developer Red Sea Global has revealed the new technology it is using to clean its beaches - a fully electric and remote- controlled robot. The robot, which is based at the Red Sea Giga project, is able to
clean 3,000 square metres in just one hour. Red Sea Global reported that it “efficiently sifts and collects plastic waste and debris, identifying items as small as one square centimetre”. The Red Sea covers more than 28,000 square kilometres. It boasts
the fourth-largest barrier reef system in the world and more than 90 uninhabited islands. John Pagano, CEO of Red Sea Global, commented: “We came to
the conclusion very early on that sustainability is no longer enough,” he said. “Sustainability is by definition maintaining the status quo, and that’s great to a point. But we’re past the point of just maintaining the status quo. The world is on a terrible trajectory. As humanity, we need to start doing things that actually seek to undo the damage.” At the Cop28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai last month,
Red Sea Global made clear its commitment to coral protection and regeneration. Pagano said: “We know we’re blessed with thriving coral reefs. But
coral reefs generally are under severe threat. They’re disappearing at a phenomenal rate through a combination of global warming, pollution, and the acidification of the oceans.” By 2030, across 22 islands and six inland sites, the Red Sea is
expected to have 50 resorts with up to 8,000 hotel rooms and over 1,000 residential properties.
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FEBRUARY 2024
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