Taking a significant step toward sustainability, The Bellevue Manila
By MB Technews
Published Mar 15, 2023 01:56 am
Written by Karina Ramos
The hospitality sector greatly benefits from sustainability, which is the careful use of a resource to prevent it from being depleted or harmed. The success of hospitality firms rests on their ability to protect the scenic and cultural landmarks that draw tourists to their locations. There are penalties if you don't. The Philippine resort island of Boracay, a popular travel destination in the nation, was temporarily closed to the general public on April 26, 2018, as part of the government's attempts to repair and revitalize the island. Local tourism businesses closed their doors. Hospitality firms can implement sustainable business practices with the appropriate leadership. Hospitality industry leaders that are ecologically and socially conscious can boost productivity and draw in more clients who are interested in green and ethically sound goods and services. Sustainable business techniques set apart the hotel industry. Travelers, diners, hotel guests, and retailers today give sustainability a lot of thought. They want to be sure that the businesses they patronize use ethical business practices in terms of the environment, society, and culture. Most millennials and members of Generation Zs are willing to pay more for goods and services that do not have an adverse impact on the environment or have a detrimental impact on people's or wildlife's lives. Southern Metro Manila's leading business and entertainment destination is what The Bellevue Manila is known for. It is 20 minutes by expressway from the international and domestic airports and 20 minutes by skyway from the Makati Central Business District. The hotel has 456 rooms that feature cutting-edge communications technology and first-rate banquet amenities. It offers two pools, wellness centers, and a fully stocked gym, all of which help to realize the goal of utmost comfort and convenience. The Bellevue Manila is still putting safety first. As the nation presses on with the pandemic restrictions, the hotel assures guests that they can eat in worry-free as they diligently execute health and safety measures. Its elegantly accented rooms and suites serve to visitors looking for a comfortable home with a classic and modern notion of luxury. Each room has a minibar, free LAN and Wi-Fi Internet connection, satellite or cable TV, an LED television, a private bathroom, a safe in the room, a shower, and NDD/IDD for a fee. By developing its own clean and green guidelines for waste management and carbon-free operations, The Bellevue Manila has taken a significant and environmentally friendly step toward sustainability. The five-star hotel wants to encourage visitors and their friends to lead sustainable lifestyles as they participate in making the world a better place. Urban farming, energy conservation, paperless processing, and the reduction of single-use plastic are just a few of their sustainability projects and green practices. On the hotel's roof deck is where the vegetable garden of The Bellevue Manila is also located. Here, they grow their own lettuce, pechay, bok choy, mint leaves, basil, and other vegetables, bringing the idea of "farm to table" to life for their customers. The hotel uses ERVs (Energy Recovery Ventilators) in their Azurea Spa as part of their attempts to conserve energy, which helps provide healthier and cleaner indoor air while also lowering energy expenses. In addition to such, the hotel uses purchased software and systems for paperless processing, which helps them reduce their use of paper. A good illustration of this is Bellevue's E-Concierge system's contactless check-in option, which enables quick and secure check-in and check-out for visitors. With this updated and improved digital platform, visitors can easily complete forms and submit additional needs using either regular check-in or their own mobile phones. Last but not least, the hotel has switched to replenishable glass containers in place of PET/plastic bottles through a cooperation with Hydra Four, Inc. “Our bold mission to restart our sustainability journey which was halted by the pandemic is now again back on track. In our effort to be at the vanguard of sustainable hospitality in the South, Bellevue forged a partnership with the City Government of Muntinlupa, one of the discussed agenda with Mayor Ruffy Biazon during the September 14, 2022 courtesy visit, headed by the MDs, GM, HOM, GDOSM, along with the other officers. This was supported by a meeting on September 23, 2022, with LGU representatives from the Agriculture Department headed by Ms. Marilou Labo and Dr. Juancho Bunyi. Bellevue was the first hotel to reach out to the LGU to tap into their sustainability programs which earned us a spot in the First 100 Days of the Mayor, detailing his first accomplishments as the newly elected Mayor of Muntinlupa. The highlight of Bellevue’s sustainability practices is Urban Farming, the brainchild of our chairman, a first-of-its-kind in Alabang, Muntinlupa,” said John Patrick Chan, Managing Director. This effort was initiated by Patrick Chan, in the midst of the pandemic's difficulties in 2020, and is now being led by Mavic Recio, General Manager, and Mark Castillo, Green Committee Head. As part of their company's development and innovation agenda, The Bellevue Manila will continue to provide numerous initiatives that will further encourage sustainable hospitality.