Go Green with Work and Play at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melaka

The hotel takes home awards from The Melaka Green Awards 2019 & ASEAN MICE Venue Standards 2019

With stunning views of the Straits of Melaka and the bustling city, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melaka is an ideal location for an exciting getaway and business. Situated in the heart of Hatten City and just minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of downtown old Melaka, the hotel is directly connected to the Elements Shopping Mall. Guests enjoy convenience and easy access to attractions, dining and shopping.

Late last year DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melaka was proud to receive two awards. The hotel took home the Bronze under the Green Culture category on 18 October 2019 at the Melaka Green Awards 2019. The hotel team was delighted to be recognized by the state’s recognition to those who are active in implementing green practices and initiatives in line with the Melaka State Government slogan, “MelakaBerwibawa, Pintar, Hijau, Bersih.”

In support of making Melaka a green state, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melaka’s Care team implemented various green projects to improve sustainability, cost, energy conservation and recycling. The Soap Recycle Program was launched in partnership with Diversey and local NGO Beautiful Gate Foundation that helps and trains the disabled. The program has seen over 200kg of soaps recycled to date and is ongoing.

A rooftop vegetable garden sits on the 28th floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melaka. The local vegetables are utilised in the hotels kitchens and are tendered to by the Culinary team who take great pride in their garden and on top of health benefits, the hotel sees improvement in cost efficiency.

Other Green projects such as the Light Stay Project sees efforts like staircase lighting saving, recycling of cooking oil, the use of EMS system in guest rooms, recycling of cardboard and water bottles, and reduced plastic usage throughout the hotel.

“The team and I are very proud that in our first year of entering these awards, that we have been awarded the Anugerah Hijau for Green Culture Category. In keeping with Hilton Hotels and Resorts Sustainability initiatives, we will continue to strive to reduce our carbon footprint in the Heritage city of Melaka”, said General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melaka, Carey Osborne.

The second award was the certification of ASEAN MICE Venue Standards 2019 that aims to allow properties to be competitive and provide quality MICE venues to meeting planners and guests alike. The major criteria include physical setting, technology, and service. The ASEAN MICE Venue Standards certificate honors outstanding ASEAN businesses and destinations that comply with the standardization of tourism services essential for enhancing the quality of tourism products and services, in addition to responsible management practices among stakeholders in the region’s tourism industry.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melaka features top notch facilities to cater to meetings and events of different sizes and industries. The facilities include an 800-square-meter ballroom for up to 1,100 people, five meeting rooms and a boardroom with state-of-the-art meeting and WiFi facilities. Hilton’s Meet with Purpose program offers solutions to boost attendees’ level of energy and creativity with the right environment, sustainable practice, healthy food choice, and mindful breaks. By innovating the way meetings are conducted, businesses can now focus on what matters most.

For more information about DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melaka, call +606 2223 333 or drop them an email at MKZMM_RES@hilton.com