MIAMI, July 25, 2024 – Acqualina Resort & Residences, the award-winning oceanfront Miami resort, is proud to announce that it has become Responsible Hospitality VERIFIED™, an industry-leading sustainability standard for luxury hospitality.
Responsible Hospitality is recognized by Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on hospitality excellence, as the official sustainability verification for its community of Star-Rated hotels in more than 80 countries.
The comprehensive assessment verifies hotels on best practices to protect the environment and support the well-being of employees, guests and the community—creating a global standard for the world’s finest hotels and a trusted third-party verification for guests.
Designed in partnership with highly respected hotelier Hervé Houdré, a leader in the field, Responsible Hospitality allows discerning guests to make purposeful choices based on consistent, expertly designed global standards.
“Responsible Hospitality is about creating a welcoming, luxurious experience for guests, while being considerate of the environment and human welfare,” said Houdré. “Acqualina Resort & Residences has demonstrated excellence by eliminating single-use plastics and reducing paper usage, providing local and seasonal menu offerings, engaging in charitable outreach, and more.”
This year, Acqualina was also awarded with the Green Key Global Certification, North America’s sustainability certification for the hospitality industry and recognized as a sustainability leader by The Leading Hotels of the World.
“Attaining the highest seals of approval in sustainability standards for luxury hospitality reinforces our commitment to reducing our environmental impact and providing great living and lifestyle experiences for our guests and residents,” said Deborah Yager Fleming, CEO & Partner of Acqualina Resort.
Responsible Hospitality covers topics such as food and water waste, sustainable amenities, recycling programs, energy usage, health security, integration with the local community and culture, and other touchpoints.
Acqualina proudly engages in meaningful partnerships, such as with the Miami-Dade County Sea Turtle Program, to support sea turtle conservation programs. The hotel team members participate in regular beach clean-ups to preserve the natural beauty of the Miami coastline. The resort also spearheads annual Food Drives for the Broward Outreach Center and Toy Drives benefiting the children at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
Since 1995, Acqualina has been deeply involved in uplifting the community by founding the Miami Chapter of the I Have a Dream Foundation, dedicated to empowering children from underprivileged backgrounds by equipping them with the essential skills, knowledge and mindset required to pursue higher education.
For more information about Acqualina’s sustainability initiatives, please visit https://www.acqualinaresort.com/sustainability.
ABOUT ACQUALINA RESORT & RESIDENCES
Acqualina Resort & Residences is where the charm of a Mediterranean villa meets elegance on the beach. The lush grounds feature red couches set on Seashore Paspalum grass and are dotted with signature red umbrellas. A seaside luxury haven located on 4.5 beachfront acres in pristine Sunny Isles Beach, Acqualina Resort features 98 impeccably appointed guest rooms and suites and 188 residences with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, world-class dining including Il Mulino New York, the alfresco Costa Grill, Ke-uH Japanese restaurant and Avra Miami, three oceanfront swimming pools, spacious meeting rooms, and AcquaMarine, an innovative marine biology-based children’s program. A variety of lavish interior and exterior venues provide an ideal background for opulent weddings and memorable events. Acqualina Spa provides guests with an exquisite 20,000-square-foot, two-story tranquil sanctuary of excellence and relaxation. A family-owned and operated property, Acqualina is a recipient of the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards for both the hotel and spa and the AAA Five Diamond Award and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Follow Acqualina on Social Media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the global authority on genuine Five-Star service, provides world-class professional services to the hospitality industry and other service-oriented businesses such as luxury retail, residential, healthcare and private clubs through bespoke training solutions, evaluation services and custom service standards. Started as Mobil Travel Guide in 1958, the company created the first Five-Star rating system in the United States. Today, in addition to providing professional services, FTG is the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruise ships. FTG’s prestigious annual Star Awards can only be earned through the company’s objective, in-person inspection process. For more information on FTG services, please visit partner.forbestravelguide.com.
ABOUT THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD, LTD (Leading Hotels)
Comprised of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, The Leading Hotels of the World is the largest collection of independent luxury hotels. In 1928, 38 independent hoteliers came together to create LHW. Since then, the Company has carefully curated distinctive hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps from the snow-capped Alps of Europe to the African veldt, to share them with adventurous souls who seek the remarkably uncommon. The LHW community is filled of exceptional individuals, united by a passion for the surprising discoveries and details that come with every experience. LHW hoteliers are artisans of hospitality whose expertise, commitment to excellence, and individual flair allows them to create story-worthy moments for their guests. And it is these authentic, individualized experiences combined with the warm hospitality and high-touch service they provide that keeps discerning travelers returning again and again. LHW’s collection covers the globe and promises a broad range of destinations and uncommon experiences, enhanced by LHW’s tiered guest loyalty program Leaders Club. From converted former palaces, and countryside retreats run by the same families for generations, to gleaming skyscrapers in dynamic urban centers, serene private island escapes, glamorous tented camps – and beyond – explore, find inspiration, and experience unforgettable travel moments by visiting: www.lhw.com, Facebook @LeadingHotels, Twitter @LeadingHotels and Instagram @leadinghotelsoftheworld
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Media Contact:
Alexandra Wensley
Vice President of Communications
Acqualina Resort & Residences
Alexandra.wensley@acqualina.com
786.930.1900