Award acknowledges top hotel openings/re-openings under management contracts, considering investment, architecture, performance, concept, and CSR policies. Eligible if operational, opened/renovated within 2 years.
B&B HOTELS opens its 700th hotel, Portugal's first eco-designed property, achieving 60% carbon reduction and 33% material savings with the Cree System. It recycles 300kg of fishing nets and 1500kg of plastic, setting a low CO2 emission benchmark (2.11 kg/room/day). Aiming for a plastic-free 2023, B&B pioneers in sustainable hospitality, supported by a unique SOCOTEC-certified system.