Kathmandu, Jan. 21
Hotel Barahi Kathmandu has been awarded a
sustainability certification by TOFTiger for its commitment to environmental
and social responsibility.
The certification, valid from September 2024 to August
2027, highlights the hotel’s excellence in sustainable practices, said the
company in a statement.
At an event held in Kathmandu earlier this week,
General Manager Roshan Sapkota informed about the achievement, noting high
scores across TOFTiger’s eco-footprint criteria. These include environmental
management, community contributions and socio-economic practices.
The hotel was praised for water conservation, waste
management, energy-saving measures, and adherence to safety standards. "We
promote local products, fair wages, and eco-friendly initiatives, including the
use of biodegradable materials, plastic-free bottles, and waste segregation
systems," said Sapkota.
Efforts to support cultural preservation, local
craftsmanship, and women’s empowerment were also recognised. TOFTiger commended
the hotel for reinvesting profits into social responsibility programmes, read
the statement.
Tek Bahadur Mahat, CEO of Hotel Association Nepal,
called for tourism guidelines to encourage similar efforts while Nepal
Association of Tour and Travel Agents' Yuvika Bhandari urged broader adoption
of sustainable practices.
Sagar Pandey, President of Trekking Agencies
Association of Nepal, praised the hotel’s focus on quality over price
competition, setting an example for the industry to attract more tourists.
Hotel Barahi Kathmandu also recently earned the Gold
Award for South Asia’s Best New Hotel from SATA 2024 and an ‘A’ grade in food
safety from Nepal’s Food Technology and Quality Control Department.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 22 January 2025.
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