All Hyatt brands worldwide will move to
large-format bathroom amenities and reduce single-use water bottles
by June 2021
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is announcing a series of
initiatives to reduce waste at Hyatt hotels globally, including
introducing large-format bathroom amenities and reducing single-use
water bottles by June 2021. The following initiatives will be
introduced as soon as possible in properties around the world, and
no later than June 2021:
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- Transitioning to large-format bathroom amenities to replace
traditional small bottles of shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and
lotion.
- Increasing the number of water stations in key public spaces at
hotels for guests who wish to refill reusable water bottles.
- Serving water in carafes or other containers for meetings and
events; bottled water will be available by request.
“At Hyatt, our purpose – we care for people so they can be their
best – guides all business decisions, including our global
sustainability framework, which focuses on using resources
responsibly and helping address today’s most pressing environmental
issues,” said Mark Hoplamazian, president and CEO, Hyatt. “Plastic
pollution is a global issue, and we hope our efforts will motivate
guests, customers and, indeed, ourselves to think more critically
about our use of plastic.”
These new initiatives represent a significant step in Hyatt’s
global sustainability program and underscore Hyatt’s commitment to
wellbeing. As promoted in Hyatt’s landmarks of wellbeing – Feel,
Fuel and Function – proper hydration is essential to living well.
Offering increased access to water stations across Hyatt hotels
around the world will ensure guests will have hydration choices
that align with both their wellbeing and sustainability priorities
while traveling.
Transitioning to large-format bathroom amenities and reducing
single-use water bottles builds on Hyatt’s broader commitment to
reduce disposables and select environmentally preferable options
whenever possible, with the exception of when single-use bottles
are needed for water quality reasons.
Other recent global initiatives have included removing plastic
straws and drink picks and making alternative options available
only by request at Hyatt hotels, and increasing the use of
compostable, recyclable, or recycled content packaging for to-go
food containers.
While these global efforts ensure guests – both leisure and
business – will consistently have the option to avoid single-use
water bottles while staying at Hyatt hotels, many properties have
already been introducing additional efforts to create best-in-class
solutions. Examples include:
- In-house water bottling plants that reuse glass bottles and
replace single-use bottles. Hotels with this solution currently
include Alila Villas Koh Russey, Alila Manggis, Alila Ubud, Alila
Villas Uluwatu, Alila Bangsar, Alila Jabal Akhdar, Hyatt Regency
Addis Ababa, Hyatt Regency Delhi, Andaz Costa Rica Resort at
Peninsula Papagayo and Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa.
- Reusable bottles distributed to all guests at check-in at
resorts such as Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, Andaz Maui at
Wailea Resort, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Hyatt Ziva
Cancun, Miraval Arizona and Miraval Austin.
- Filtered water spouts installed in all guest rooms at Park
Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas to provide fresh drinking water.
To learn more about Hyatt’s sustainability efforts, please visit
www.hyattthrive.com.
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to
refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its
affiliates.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading
global hospitality company with a portfolio of 20 premier brands.
As of September 30, 2019, the Company's portfolio included more
than 875 properties in over 60 countries across six continents. The
Company's purpose to care for people so they can be their best
informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended
to attract and retain top colleagues, build relationships with
guests and create value for shareholders. The Company's
subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or
provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, vacation
ownership properties, and fitness and spa locations, including
under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®,
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination®, Hyatt Regency®,
Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt
Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, Joie de Vivre®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt
Place®, tommie™, Hyatt Residence Club® and Exhale® brand
names, and operates the World of Hyatt® loyalty program that
provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued
members. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
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