Vivanta by Taj Bentota achieves Earthcheck Silver Certification

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EarthCheck, the world’s leading environmental certification and benchmarking organisation, has re-certified Vivanta by Taj Bentota Resort and Spa with a silver-level certification. Earthcheck represents the next generation of global benchmarking certification and improvement systems; assaying the sustainability of the international travel and tourism industry.

Vivanta by Taj – Bentota, Sri Lanka, delightfully located along one of the finest beaches on the South West coast, consists of 162 modern rooms with private sit-outs overlooking lush gardens and the blue waters of the Indian Ocean, state of the art gymnasium, swimming pool, world renowned Jive Spa, three specialty restaurants, 24/7 coffee shop, Pool bar, business centre and 6500 square feet of banqueting space.

General Manager Manoj Mathew added: “The team at the hotel worked extremely hard to implement and manage the measures that have gotten us EarthCheck Certified. We are all very proud of this achievement, highlighting our commitment to the environment and supporting green tourism.”

Today, environmentally savvy tourists are seeking out green tourist destinations - feeling the push from tourists, leading tour operators give marketing and booking preference to environmentally sustainable destinations and demanding higher green standards from hotels and resorts.

Therefore as a part of its pledge to continually improve the environmental and social sustainability performances, Vivanta by Taj Bentota vouches to protect and conserve the natural environment through prevention of pollution, efficient utilisation of resources, effective waste management practices, promotion of environmental awareness and sensitivity among its stakeholders.