With the easing of formalities for access to its territory, French travellers will once again be able to converge on France. Singapore. They will discover a destination that is resolutely committed to sustainable development. sustainable tourism. This concern to set an example is reflected in the many concrete measures taken, particularly in the tourism sector. Starting with thehotels and its flagship, the Marina Bay Sands, which has been leading the way for several years now. The famous five-star establishment has, for example, reduced its water consumption by more than 10% since 2015. From innovative initiatives These include the recovery of condensation from some 3,000 air conditioning units. The result: no less than 80,000 litres saved every day. MBS has also been committed to responsible sourcing of seafood products since 2017, in particular by supporting the fishing industry in its efforts to use more sustainable methods. more sustainable practices.
Marina Bay Sands is not alone in this sustainable quest. Not far away, the Park Royal Marina Bay and its garden epitomise the increasingly green image of Singapore. In addition to its 2,400 trees, which act as a natural air filter, the hotel has double-glazed glass ceilings for greater energy efficiency. A urban farm has also been installed on the premises. These urban farms are spreading throughout the Cité Etat, whether in the form ofEdible Garden Cityof Susternirof Koh FahorOpen Farm Communitywhich combines an urban farm with a restaurant. All of these initiatives are part of a true commitment of the tourism sector, which will also enable a more responsible welcome international travellers.
Sustainable development explored through education
The wave of sustainable tourism is not unique to the Cité Etat. But where Singapore stands out on the map of responsible destinations is that the players in the sector are not limiting themselves to reducing their carbon footprint. They are going further, making the environment and its preservation a new priority. tourism development. As a result attractions The number of events focusing on sustainable development has multiplied. The issue ofsustainable food for example, has a number of visitor routes, such as Wok & Stroll, Veg This City or Let's Go Tour Singapore. Already the winner of a number of awards, this latest option is also based on the theme of water managementOther routes highlight the challenges of sustainable food, particularly in relation to fishing.
This educational effort is also backed up by a series of "highlights" that give sustainable development a large-scale resonance. The Cité Etat's calendar is punctuated with events for professionals and the general public, such as Ecosperity Week, the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore or the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW). These are special moments for think things through on the various components of sustainable development, while putting the spotlight on these themes.
Le business tourism is particularly targeted by the green dynamic committed Singapore by industry players. This is borne out by the various "specific packages that have appeared on the MICE segment. The "It's Easy Meeting Green" package offered by Marina Bay Sands includes a dedicated support service to help you integrate and promote sustainability at your event, as well as a programme of CSR-related activities. The package "Meets Lite, Feels Right launched by Pan Pacific Hotels Group is promoting sustainable refreshments in addition to a "farm-to-table" working lunch, while insisting on the elimination of single-use plastics and offering fixed "stations" for note-taking. As for the St Regishis "Sustainable Meetings Program take care of the carbon footprint of meetings and events, in particular by optimising temperature control in meeting rooms, by making the most of dematerialisation wherever possible, and also by offering a catering service that promotes short supply chains.
At a time when sustainable development is more than ever at the heart of debates, these initiatives, more and more numerous in SingaporeThese will enable companies, event organisers and business travellers to matching words to deedsThis will help to optimise the "made in Singapore" experience and maximise the destination's potential.
