The Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association is committed to the advancement of sustainable hospitality practices within our industry.
Photo Credit: From left to right: Paula A. Ortiz, Business Development & Events Manager, GMBHA; Curtis J. Crider, President & CEO, GMBHA; Belen Alvarado-Roman, Sustainable Tourism Specialist, GMCVB; Francisco Torres, Compost for Life & Glass for Life; and Executive Chef Christopher Robertson, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort.
Special Thanks: We extend our heartfelt thanks to Tammy Pahel, VP of Spa & Wellness at Carillon, her exceptional team, and our valued partners at GMCVB for making this impactful event possible.
Certifying with Green Key Global through the Greater Miami and the Beach Hotel Association (GMBHA) and Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) demonstrates your commitment to environmental stewardship, attracts eco-conscious travelers and event organizers, and can lead to significant cost savings.
Green Key Global Certification benefits:
- Meet Growing Demand: Over 70% of travelers and event planners prefer sustainable hotels.
- Business Advantage:Cerfication your guests can trust that will drive green business.
- Cost Savings: Reduce operating costs by up to 20% through improved energy and water efficiency.
- Increased Visibility: Certified hotels get featured on major booking sites and receive an enhanced listing on the GMCVB website.
- Benefit the Environment: Help lower global CO2 emissions by learning how to decrease your utility consumption, waste and emissions.
Ready to Get Certified?
Start your Green Key Global Eco-Rating registration and pay online quickly and securely.
https://greenkeyglobal.com/join-now/?fip=%3FPromoCode%3DGMCVB50
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)
Our national partner, the AHLA, has generated a minimum set of guidelines for going Green. To learn more, please visit the AHLA website.
Plastic Free Miami Beach
#PlasticFreeMB is aimed to showcase businesses that have taken action to reduce plastics from their establishments and to help organizations learn and implement best practices in the area of environmental stewardship. To learn more, please visit the PlasticfreeMB page.
Keep Fertilizer at Bay, Not in the Bay.
Beautiful and serene, Biscayne Bay provides recreational, cultural, and economic well-being for our entire community. To help keep the bay healthy and pristine, the City of Miami Beach has prohibited the use of fertilizer application from June 1 through November 1. Show your bay some love. Ditch the fertilizer.
For information on fertilizer application outside of the restricted period visit www.mbrisingabove.com/fertilizers
Silver LEED Certification
Promote Sustainability and Local Living. Celebrate the power of community and commit to a greener future.
Discover how hospitality leaders and partners join forces to highlight sustainable practices and support local farmers. Showcase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables to inspire healthy lifestyles and reduce environmental impact. Share knowledge on composting and waste reduction to empower guests and businesses to make eco-conscious choices.
Encourage collaboration, education, and innovation to create meaningful change in the hospitality industry. Build connections that strengthen community and protect natural resources for generations to come.