The hotel is only the second in Indonesia to receive such certification
Hard Rock Hotel Bali has been recognized as a Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certified hotel, becoming the second in Indonesia to acquire this renowned certification.
GSTC-certified status is awarded to tourism businesses that demonstrate a strong commitment to social responsibility, environmental protection, cultural impacts, and economic sustainability.
This achievement is a significant milestone for Hard Rock Hotel Bali, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable practices.
According to general manager Shane Coates: “Sustainability has always been an integral part of Hard Rock Hotel Bali’s identity. This certification represents a notable accomplishment for our initiatives in adopting sustainable practices. We are confident that this globally recognized achievement will foster trust in guests at Hard Rock Hotel Bali when selecting their accommodation, allowing them to make informed choices and contribute to responsible tourism”
A commitment to sustainability
Hard Rock Hotel Bali has continually shown a strong commitment to sustainability.
Since its establishment, the hotel has been focused on putting the brand’s four founding mottos into action: Love All Serve All, Take Time To Be Kind, Save The Planet, and All Is One.
Working relentlessly to maintain a responsible and sustainable force in the tourism industry.
There are variety of sustainable practices throughout Hard Rock Hotel Bali’s operations, including energy efficiency where the hotel implements a range of energy-saving measures such as the use of energy-efficient lighting and appliances, a state-of-the-art water filtration plant to minimize the reliance on single-use plastic bottles, waste reduction through recycling, upcycling and composting.
The hotel also actively supports local schools and universities through educational programmes and cultural preservation initiatives.
Purposeful collaboration
Furthermore, Hard Rock Hotel Bali engages in sustainable practices by collaborating with various foundations in Bali.
These collaborations focus on areas such as financial support for medical assistance to the underprivileged, surplus food distribution, and reducing carbon footprints through regular mangrove planting with Wanasari Fishermen Group.
Additionally, the annual fundraising event, the Rock n’ Run Charity Fun Run 2024, will support the planting of over 3000 trees in Kintamani, Bangli, and Rendang village, Karangasem this year.