Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) partner Accor has entered into a strategic partnership with Ecotourism Australia to certify all Accor hotels, apartments and resorts across Australia and the Pacific as Sustainable Tourism certified businesses.

Ecotourism Australia’s Sustainable Tourism Certification program was introduced in 2022 and the standard is recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Ecotourism Australia assesses businesses across the four pillars of sustainability: sustainable management, environmental impacts, cultural impacts, and socio-economic impacts for which each business is independently audited.

Sarah Derry, CEO of Accor Pacific, said “Sustainability is redefining our business model and we are proud to lead the industry forward by investing in our sustainability actions and activities in the region. Our next phase of growth is built on our powerful sense of social, environmental and economic responsibility.”

“In 2022 Accor Pacific removed some 43 single use plastic items such as individual toiletries from guest facing areas in over 80 per cent of hotels. In 2023 and beyond we are committed to taking these actions further into the removal of single use plastics from back of house operations, micro plastics in laundries and by finding an appropriate long-term solution to replace plastic water bottles. We know there is a lot more to do and our teams will continue to focus on driving sustainability actions. There are no limits to our ambition.”

Image: Mövenpick Hotel on Spencer Street.

Use MCB to facilitate a venue search with Accor

MCB offers free support for event owners and planners to bring your conference or business event to life. Find out how the Melbourne Convention Bureau can support you with access to Accor properties in Melbourne and regional Victoria, organise site inspections and assist with program design.

Accor properties in Melbourne include:

5 Star Hotels

• Pullman Melbourne Albert Park
• Pullman Melbourne on the Park
• Quay West Suites Melbourne
• Sofitel Melbourne On Collins

4.5 Star Hotels

• Ibis Novotel Central Hotel
• Mercure Melbourne Treasury Gardens
• Novotel Melbourne on Collins
• Novotel Melbourne St Kilda

4 Star Hotels

• Novotel Melbourne South Wharf
• Mercure Melbourne Caroline Springs

3 Star Hotels

• Ibis Melbourne

Learn more about the free services MCB offers.