{"id":3293,"date":"2023-05-06T08:43:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-06T08:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saiihotels.com\/?post_type=press&#038;p=3293"},"modified":"2025-11-18T10:53:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T10:53:15","slug":"s-hotels-resorts-and-singha-estate-announce-that-crossroads-maldives-has-achieved-green-globe-certification-reinforcing-environmental-commitment","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/www.saiihotels.com\/press\/s-hotels-resorts-and-singha-estate-announce-that-crossroads-maldives-has-achieved-green-globe-certification-reinforcing-environmental-commitment\/","title":{"rendered":"S Hotels &amp; Resorts and Singha Estate announce that CROSSROADS Maldives has achieved Green Globe\u2122 Certification, reinforcing environmental commitment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><i>Group reaffirms its vision of sustainability, balanced diversity and social responsibility as the Maldives\u2019 first and only world-class integrated tourist destination is recognised for its international environmental standards<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saiihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1000x1000-Green-Globe-03.webp\" width=\"100%\" height=\"680\" alt=\"Aerial view of SAii Lagoon Maldives\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Maldives, 10 February 2023<\/strong> \u2013 CROSSROADS Maldives, the Indian Ocean\u2019s first and only multi-island, integrated leisure destination featuring three award-winning resorts \u2013 Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, and SO\/ Maldives, which is opening in late 2023 \u2013 and The Marina @CROSSROADS, a luxury yacht marina, lifestyle area, and culinary experiences, has been awarded the internationally renowned Green Globe Certification (GGC) following a recent sustainability audit, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by S Hotels &amp; Resorts Public Company Limited, the hospitality arm of Singha Estate Public Company Limited, Thailand\u2019s leading real estate company, in partnership with Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd., CROSSROADS Maldives has adopted environmental best practices in accordance with Green Globe standards, which are recognized worldwide as the highest benchmark in the tourism and hospitality industry. Successfully attaining Green Globe Certification shows that CROSSROADS Maldives integrates sustainable, socially-responsible and environmentally-friendly processes throughout its daily operations.<\/p>\n<p>This is the latest honour for CROSSROADS Maldives and its resorts, which also won the 2022 TTM Awards for Best MICE Destination and South Asia Travel Awards for Leading Yacht Marina Hotel\/Resort. <\/p>\n<p>CROSSROADS Maldives\u2019 comprehensive Environment Policy covers four key pillars: Sustainable Management, Social &amp; Economic Development, Environmental Practices and Cultural Heritage. Each of these strategies has been carefully designed to conserve the Maldives\u2019 national resources and preserve the local way of life. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saiihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1000x1000-Green-Globe-01.webp\" width=\"100%\" height=\"680\" alt=\"Marine Discovery Centre at CROSSROADS, Maldives\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Two key facilities \u2013 the expert-led Maldives Discovery Centre and Marine Discovery Centre \u2013 are helping to drive to CROSSROADS Maldives\u2019 social and environmental efforts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maldives Discovery Centre<\/strong> is designed to provide in-depth information about the Maldives\u2019 culture, people, history, and unique environment and climate struggles. The facility is fully-equipped with interactive displays and staffed by knowledgeable, experienced guides.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marine Discovery Centre<\/strong> is a pioneering conservation hub that aims to highlight environmental issues and showcase the destination\u2019s phenomenal beauty. It features a marine biology laboratory and coral nursery, and regular initiatives include fish identification, coral propagation and more.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saiihotels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1000x1000-Green-Globe-02.webp\" width=\"100%\" height=\"680\" alt=\"Aeriel view of the Marina at CROSSROADS Maldives\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dirk De Cuyper, CEO, S Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/strong>, said; \u201cS Hotels &amp; resorts is a subsidiary of Singha Estate, which has passed down its vision of sustainable development and integrating the UN\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially marine biodiversity (SDG 14: Life Below Water), into its business operations. Our company aims to balance big business with the integrity of marine biodiversity to create a balanced, diversity and sustainable growth strategy. This is very challenging, so we have to carefully monitor every aspect of our operations to ensure that it enhances the guest experience but does not impact the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCROSSROADS Maldives is S Hotels &amp; Resorts\u2019 flagship project that can generate significant income for the group. In 2023, we will launch SO\/ Maldives, the stylish new resort from Accor\u2019s luxury lifestyle brand, which will offer guests a fun and vibrant vacation experience with a wide range of leisure options. All three resorts will have distinctive and different styles, resulting in the company expanding into more diverse market segments,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are delighted to achieve Green GlobeTM Certification, which is considered the highest global standard for sustainable tourism and hospitality providers. At S Hotels &amp; Resorts and Singha Estate, we are committed to operating in accordance with the philosophy of sustainable development throughout caring for the environment and community is integral to every aspect of our business. We understand that we are only the guardians of our destinations and that we have a responsibility to protect and preserve them for future generations. Receiving this important accolade shows that we are succeeding. The Maldives is a truly breath-taking destination, and we look forward to showcasing its natural beauty to the world\u2019s travellers for many years to come,\u201d Mr. De Cuyper concluded.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about CROSSROADS Maldives, and how it is dedicated to preserving the Maldives\u2019 precious ecosystems, biodiversity and local communities, please visit crossroadsmaldives.com. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3290,"template":"","class_list":["post-3293","press","type-press","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>S Hotels &amp; Resorts and Singha Estate announce that CROSSROADS Maldives has achieved Green Globe\u2122 Certification, reinforcing environmental commitment - SAii Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Group reaffirms its vision of sustainability, balanced diversity and social responsibility as the Maldives\u2019 first and only world-class integrated tourist destination\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saiihotels.com\/press\/s-hotels-resorts-and-singha-estate-announce-that-crossroads-maldives-has-achieved-green-globe-certification-reinforcing-environmental-commitment\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"S Hotels &amp; 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