Eight Jetwing properties net Travelife gold awards
View(s):Travelife, the international certification scheme developed by the travel industry for the travel industry, announced recently that they have awarded eight Travelife Gold Awards to hotels belonging to the Jetwing family of properties: Jetwing Blue, Jetwing Beach, Jetwing Vil Uyana, Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions, Jetwing Sea, Jetwing Lighthouse, Jetwing St. Andrew’s and Jetwing Yala.
At present, Jetwing possesses the most properties located in Sri Lanka on the Travelife Collection – with nine properties being certified Gold, including Jetwing Lagoon which was certified in 2013.
Set up in 2007 by leaders in the travel and tourism industry including TUI Travel, Thomas Cook, Kuoni, Virgin Holidays and others, Travelife is an international sustainability certification scheme for hotels and accommodations, according to a Jetwing media release.
To gain Travelife Gold certification, hotels must meet 150 sustainability criteria. This includes environmental issues, such as minimising their waste and use of energy, water and chemicals; , as well as taking positive action on social issues, such as employee welfare, working with the local community, child protection and human rights. They must also show how they are helping to support local businesses and protect local traditions and wildlife.
“My father was fond of saying that tourism is an industry that cannot exist in isolation – it must help and uplift the communities around, and provide opportunities to prosper and develop” said Hiran Cooray, Chairman of Jetwing. “Our commitment to sustainability has always remained steadfast, as our future will depend on it. The efforts of our Engineering, Naturalist and hotel teams and associates have brought us this far, and so it shall continue” he said.
Family owned and in the tourism industry for the past 42 years, Jetwing Hotels has surpassed expectation at every aspect. Building on its foundation of being passionate, as well as the experience of true, traditional Sri Lankan hospitality, constantly pioneering discoveries captures the essence of the brand. Such a strong statement and direction have enabled Jetwing Hotels to imagine, create and manage marvels and masterpieces, where distinctive design and elegant comfort complement each other and the environment.