Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s commitment to supporting both the concept of sustainability and progression towards a sustainable hospitality sector in the country has today been bolstered by a new partnership between Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), a member of Qatar Foundation, and Qatar Tourism (QT). Both parties have agreed to collaborate to embed sustainability into all areas of the country’s hospitality industry and ensure that it is a key priority moving forward.
Commenting on the news, QGBC Director, Meshal Al-Shamari, said: “We are delighted to partner with Qatar Tourism as we both recognise how important sustainability is to Qatar and its future. We have a clear interest in making a sustainable hospitality sector a reality, and our cooperation is a significant step towards this. We are proud of the part we are playing in helping our nation to establish a post-hydrocarbon, knowledge-based economy and a progressive society that puts sustainability first.”
As part of the agreement, both parties have identified a number of targets that they will work to achieve. These include integrating the Green Key award – an international eco-label for tourism facilities – and the Eco-event award, a rating system which provides measurable guidelines for organizing a variety of low carbon events. The aim is for this to become the leading standard of excellence in Qatar, in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry.
Other areas of collaboration include data sharing, promoting media stories which highlight both parties’ achievements and developing a two-way framework designed to facilitate exchanges in tourism-related activities.
Mr. Omar Al Jaber from Qatar Tourism stated: “We are very pleased to enter into this partnership with QGBC. As stewards of the tourism sector, Qatar Tourism is committed to the sustainable development of the sector. As our award-winning hospitality sector grows, with ever more offerings, we are eager to work together to ensure sustainable practices. At Qatar Tourism we endeavour to deliver Service Excellence across the visitor journey. Sustainability is a key element of that, as we work towards reducing our environmental footprint while continuing to offer unparalleled visitor experiences.”
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ tournament will have a heavy focus on sustainability, and this collaboration will offer the hospitality industry in Qatar the tools it will need to maximise its sustainability efforts. This will be a major factor in creating a healthier, more sustainable environment for Qatar’s residents and visitors alike, and will help build a unique legacy for the country.
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About Qatar Green Building Council
Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) is a non-profit, membership-driven organization providing leadership and encouraging collaboration in conducting environmentally sustainable practices for green building design and development in Qatar. QGBC also aims to support the overall health and sustainability of the environment, the people, and economic security in Qatar for generations to come. The council, a member of Qatar Foundation, was formally established in 2009 by a decree signed by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and is helping Qatar on its journey to establish a post-hydrocarbon, knowledge economy and progressive society. Through QGBC, Qatar is part of a network of 80 countries that run active national green building councils under the umbrella of the World Green Building Council.
QGBC’s members include representatives from government, real estate developers, investors, facilities managers, consultants, constructors, manufacturers & suppliers, oil & gas, professional firms, financial services, telecom/technology, academia, NGOs & media.
QGBC is setting up operations from its HQ, organizing awareness events, knowledge seminars, training, forums, and networking sessions with the like-minded. To learn more, please visit www.qatargbc.org.
Qatar Foundation – Unlocking Human Potential
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is a non-profit organization that supports Qatar on its journey to becoming a diversified and sustainable economy. QF strives to serve the people of Qatar and beyond by providing specialized programs across its innovation-focused ecosystem of education, research and development, and community development.
QF was founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, who shared the vision to provide Qatar with quality education. Today, QF’s world-class education system offers lifelong learning opportunities to community members as young as six months through to doctoral level, enabling graduates to thrive in a global environment and contribute to the nation’s development.
QF is also creating a multidisciplinary innovation hub in Qatar, where homegrown researchers are working to address local and global challenges. By promoting a culture of lifelong learning and fostering social engagement through programs that embody Qatari culture, QF is committed to empowering the local community and contributing to a better world for all.
For a complete list of QF’s initiatives and projects, please visit: www.qf.org.qa
For any media inquiries, please contact: pressoffice@qf.org.qa
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