Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya is proud to announce that it has become Responsible Hospitality VERIFIED™, an industry-leading sustainability standard for luxury hospitality. Responsible Hospitality is recognized by Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on hospitality excellence, as the official sustainability verification for its community of Star-Rated hotels in more than 80 countries.
The comprehensive assessment verifies hotels on best practices to protect the environment and support the well-being of employees, guests and the community—creating a global standard for the world’s finest hotels and a trusted third-party verification for guests.
Designed in partnership with highly respected hotelier Hervé Houdré, a leader in the field, Responsible Hospitality allows discerning guests to make purposeful choices based on consistent, expertly designed global standards.
“Responsible Hospitality is about creating a welcoming, luxurious experience for guests, while being considerate of the environment and human welfare,” said Houdré. “Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya has demonstrated excellence by eliminating single-use plastics and reducing paper usage, providing local and seasonal menu offerings, engaging in charitable outreach, and more.”
“We’re delighted to gain such a prestigious sustainability verification that honours the vision of Four Seasons and the efforts of our hotel team,” commented Martin Kipping, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya. “From on-site water bottling to AI-driven waste management, our first e-limousine to eco-friendly key cards, we’re committed to pioneering responsible hospitality in the region. We hope our success marks a collective movement towards a greener future for Kuwait.”
Responsible Hospitality covers topics such as food and water waste, sustainable amenities, recycling programs, energy usage, health security, integration with the local community and culture, and other touchpoints.
The accolade follows on the heels of similar awards for Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya. In 2023, Four Seasons introduced the Forbes Five-Star award to Kuwait. In 2024, the brand became the first in the country to achieve two Forbes Five-Star ratings for two consecutive years. In 2024, the hotel also became the first in the Arabian Gulf to achieve Platinum certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) – continuing to set the standard for responsible tourism in the region.
For a complete list of hotels and resorts that currently are Responsible Hospitality VERIFIED™ by Forbes Travel Guide, please visit forbestravelguide. com/collections/responsible-hospitality
About Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya
Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya is a modern urban sanctuary in Kuwait City’s historical heart: a contemporary curation of Middle Eastern architecture, dazzling art and resort-like spaciousness. In this 21-storey enclave of wonder, stunning sculptures merge with traditional design in soaring rooftop restaurants, award-winning leisure facilities, and the city’s largest guest rooms – a total of 284 accommodations including 217 rooms and 67 suites. Catch up in the chic surrounds of Al Soor, “La Chocolaterie of Kuwait”; relax in air-conditioned cabanas by the infinity pool; retreat to tranquil terraces and wander the lush adjacent parkland. And with the city’s malls and souks within a few minutes’ drive, experience all the spoils of the city without spoiling precious relaxation time. For more information on Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait, please visit fourseasons.com/kuwait.
About Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the global authority on genuine Five-Star service, provides world-class professional services to the hospitality industry and other service-oriented businesses such as luxury retail, residential, healthcare and private clubs through bespoke training solutions, evaluation services and custom service standards. Started as Mobil Travel Guide in 1958, the company created the first Five-Star rating system in the United States. Today, in addition to providing professional services, FTG is the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruise ships. FTG’s prestigious annual Star Awards can only be earned through the company’s objective, in-person inspection process. For more information on FTG services, please visit partner.forbestravelguide.com.
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