Accor Hotels in the Philippines are giving their customers the power to enjoy seafood sustainably without depleting the environment. Sustainable seafood means that the wild-catch is legally caught, has traceability systems, and excludes endangered species. A unified standard ensures that the fishing method used to catch fish is not harmful and destructive, unlike the still rampant practices of dynamite and cyanide fishing.
All properties under Accor Hotels in the Philippines promote social responsibility with sustainable business models, balanced menus, and responsible procurement of ingredients. Keep these hotels in mind:
- Raffles Makati
- Fairmont Makati
- Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
- Novotel Manila Araneta Center
- Joy Nostalg Hotels
- Suites Manila
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s Sustainable Food Practices at Famous Spiral Buffet
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s Cucumber spaghetti with oyster beignet and caviar
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila recognizes the need to adapt to the growing environmental changes and has implemented several initiatives as part of the Planet 21 program. The hotel has completely banned the use of plastic straws across all Food & Beverage outlets and has been practicing recycling as highlighted on the wonderful cheese plates made from recycled wine bottles at the flagship restaurant, Spiral. The culinary team has also been minimizing food waste through technological innovations like the use of Winnow software. Likewise, fruits and vegetables from all restaurants are converted into compost and used as fertilizer for Greens by Sofitel, the hotel’s herb garden from which produce for Spiral are harvested to promote healthy and sustainable gastronomy.
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila’s Thai-Scented Smoked Prawn Ball
Some of the hotel’s seafood items are sourced from local aquacultures of sustainable operations and are featured at Spiral’s Wednesday Seafood Special entitled Hooked at Spiral. To minimize carbon footprint, Sofitel’s engineering team adopts energy consumption models, implements water conservation measures, and utilizes sustainable waste-water treatment.
Raffles and Fairmont Serve Food from Sustainable Sources
Raffles and Fairmont Makati’s Green Curry Cod Fish with Pomelo and Kaffir Lime
Likewise, in line with Accor’s Planet21 endeavors, Raffles and Fairmont Makati Hotel has made significant efforts to ban the use of endangered and threatened fish species on all of the hotel’s food & beverage outlet menus. Moreover, the master culinary team behind the luxury hotel has begun procuring tuna strictly from sustainable sources.
Strong in its commitment to sustainability, Novotel Manila Araneta Center has imposed important key points in its food and beverage department through the Planet 21 program that includes non-consumption of endangered seafood; zero use of plastic straws, take out containers and gelato cups and spoons across its food outlets; plus, using Healthy N Sustainable produce from its own organic El Dorado farm.
Joy~Nostalg Hotel and Suites Manila’s Upcycled Furniture and Aquaponics System
Joy~Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila’s pop-up bar and rooftop event space, The Roof, houses pieces of furniture made of upcycled and repurposed materials. Located at The Roof is an eco-friendly group communal venue as well as an aquaponics system. The event venue features a plant wall sustained by the aquaponics system that produces natural fertilizer. The plant wall now has more than 50 plants while the fish pond now has 100 gold fish and 300 Tilapia fish. The team is now in the testing phase of growing green leafy vegetables including amaranth-green, arugula, and basil, aiming to one day create its own 100% organic supply chain.
Joy Nostalg Hotels & Suites’ Salmon and Shrimp Mango Bowl
See you at any of the Accor Hotels where you can love food, not waste and where you can find some inspiration to live a more sustainable and green lifestyle.
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