First Singapore Hotel Group to Attain Prestigious GSTC Multi-Site Certification for Sustainable Tourism
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore
Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has attained the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels certification for its Singapore properties, also achieving the largest number of GSTC-certified room stock and certified properties (hotels & serviced suites) in Singapore – solidifying the Group’s commitment to sustainability and reinforcing its position as a leader in environmentally-conscious hospitality.
The GSTC Criteria is the global standard for sustainable travel and tourism. The GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotels fosters sustainable tourism practices across four key areas: effective sustainability planning, maximising social and economic benefits for the local community, enhancing cultural heritage, and reducing negative impact to the environment.
In February 2024, Pan Pacific Hotels Group attained the GSTC Multi-Site certification for all eight of the Group’s properties in Singapore. Additionally, seven of its properties – Pan Pacific Singapore, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore, PARKROYAL on Beach Road, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road, and PARKROYAL Serviced Suites – have obtained ISO14001 certification, an internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMS). Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore is in the process of securing ISO14001 certification.
“Attaining the GSTC certification reaffirms PPHG’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business conduct,” said Mr. Choe Peng Sum, CEO of Pan Pacific Hotels Group. “At PPHG, sustainability is imperative and I am grateful for our teams’ immense efforts to attain the GSTC Multi-Site certification. This achievement is aligned with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 and the Singapore Tourism Board’s (STB) Hotel Sustainability Roadmap – which aims for 60% of hotel room stock in Singapore to attain internationally-recognised sustainability certification by 2025.”
PPHG, with its PARKROYAL COLLECTION brand at the forefront, integrates sustainable practices throughout its operations and hospitality design. This encompasses green building design, cultural immersion, and community engagement to balance economic growth with social responsibility and environmental stewardship. By engaging guests in eco-conscious travel experiences, PPHG has become the first Singapore hotel group to achieve GSTC multi-site certification. The group invests in energy-efficient technologies, water-saving practices, and waste management strategies, such as LED lighting, recycling programs, and filtered tap water in rooms, to reduce its environmental footprint and promote responsible consumption.
