{"id":2215,"date":"2025-02-25T23:58:25","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T23:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/prestige-hotels-resorts.local\/?page_id=2215"},"modified":"2025-06-13T22:27:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T22:27:04","slug":"sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t \n \t<section class=\"block-header min-h-[45vh] lg:min-h-[850px] alignfull bg-black text-white relative \" id=\"2215\"><div class=\"header-gallery absolute inset-0 h-full\"><figure class=\"h-full w-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC02039-Edit-scaled.jpg\" class=\" h-full w-full object-cover opacity-90\" alt=\"Prestige In Balance\" title=\"Prestige In Balance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC02039-Edit-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC02039-Edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC02039-Edit-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC02039-Edit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC02039-Edit-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC02039-Edit-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSC02039-Edit-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"absolute inset-0 h-full w-full \"><div class=\"container mx-auto z-10 block-padding-top-extra2 block-padding-bottom relative h-full flex items-end justify-start\"><div class=\"w-full  text-left\"><h2 class=\"text-4xl lg:text-7xl text-white font-title\">Prestige In Balance<\/h2><div class=\"font-body text-white max-w-[80ch] \"><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/section>\n  \n\t\t\n\n\n\t<section class=\"media-block   alignfull bg-light  block-padding-top block-padding-bottom relative overflow-hidden\" id=\"\">\n\n    <div class=\"container mx-auto relative    flex flex-col  lg:gap-20 lg:justify-end rounded-3xl   overflow-hidden lg:flex-row-reverse\">\n        <figure class=\"w-full lg:w-1\/2 relative padded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GoldenLookoutPose-scaled.jpg\" class=\"rounded-3xl    \" alt=\" Corporate Sustainability\" title=\" Corporate Sustainability\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GoldenLookoutPose-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GoldenLookoutPose-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GoldenLookoutPose-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GoldenLookoutPose-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GoldenLookoutPose-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GoldenLookoutPose-1365x2048.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/figure>        <div class=\"lg:w-1\/2 mr-auto relative\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content block-padding-top block-padding-bottom lg:text-left\">\n            <h2 class=\"text-display-2 text-primary font-title\"> Corporate Sustainability<\/h2><hr class=\"w-full border-t-2 border-light mb-6 mt-0 pt-0 \"><div class=\"font-body text-text-light \"><p>Through ethical staffing practices, inclusive guest environments, environmentally conscious business practices, active participation in local charities, and more, Prestige aims to operate a sustainable tourism business.<\/p>\n<p>We believe in supporting the well-being and growth of individuals and the community, and in engaging in effective environmental practices that will allow our beautiful communities to remain healthy and prosperous well into the future. Through these practices, we can continue to welcome guests to experience all that British Columbia has to offer for many years to come.<\/p>\n<h4>Prestige In Balance refers to our Corporate Sustainability Programme and is outlined below.<\/h4>\n<dl class=\"accordian-faqs\"><div class=\"border-b border-primary\/10 last:border-0\"><dt class=\"\"><a class=\"text-lg relative font-body text-primary hover:cursor-pointer block py-6 pr-12\">Prestige Practices<\/a><\/dt><dd class=\"hidden \"><p>All Prestige properties are Sustainable Tourism 2030 certified, with the majority achieving Silver status. This certification measures our success in meeting a wide range of sustainability criteria and indicators that align with the UN World Tourism Organization and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. To learn more about Sustainable Tourism 2030, please visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/greenstep.ca\/\">website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greenstep.ca\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gsst-cert-badge-bus-silver-25-28-colour-rgb.svg\" alt=\"\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The rigorous certification process is conducted every three years, requiring us to maintain and improve our high sustainability standards year after year. We continually work to integrate environmental practices and sustainability principles into our daily operations at each hotel and resort, with a focus on the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Waste Reduction<\/li>\n<li>Energy Efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Water Conservation<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability Education<\/li>\n<li>Healthy Environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fresh air is vital for the mind, body, and spirit. In keeping with our commitment to provide a healthy environment for our guests and employees, all Prestige Hotels &amp; Resorts are 100% smoke-free properties.<\/p>\n<p>At Prestige Hotels &amp; Resorts, our guests\u2019 comfort and experience are our top priorities. We are dedicated to offering the ultimate luxury experience while also providing opportunities for guests to engage with our sustainability initiatives. Discover ways to enjoy a more sustainable stay with us.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Go-Green-voucher-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Go-Green-voucher-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Go-Green-voucher-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Go-Green-voucher.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We are also proud to offer our &#8220;Go Green&#8221; program which allows guests to opt-out of housekeeping services in exchange for 1,000 bonus Prestige Rewards points or a $10 dining credit (varies by location) while staying with Prestige Hotels &amp; Resorts. This program is valid for any guests staying two or more nights. To opt-in, please ask the front desk agent during check-in and they will be happy to provide more details. This reduction in housekeeping demand will not only reduce contact between our staff and your belongings, but it also helps offset our daily water, power, and detergent usage, thus reducing our environmental impact.<\/p>\n <\/dd><\/div><div class=\"border-b border-primary\/10 last:border-0\"><dt class=\"\"><a class=\"text-lg relative font-body text-primary hover:cursor-pointer block py-6 pr-12\">Prestige People<\/a><\/dt><dd class=\"hidden \"><p>Prestige Hotels &amp; Resorts is devoted to hiring energetic and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about customer service and enhancing the true spirit of hospitality. We motivate and care for our employees by providing thorough training, safe and healthy working environments, and unique opportunities for advancement \u2013 all while fostering a true sense of belonging to the Prestige Hotels &amp; Resorts family.<\/p>\n<p>We are committed to following The Employment Standards Act and the Human Rights Code as outlined by the Government of British Columbia. For more information on these standards, please visit:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/employment-business\/employment-standards-advice\/employment-standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BC Employment Standards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/justice\/human-rights\/human-rights-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BC Human Rights Protection<\/a><\/p>\n <\/dd><\/div><div class=\"border-b border-primary\/10 last:border-0\"><dt class=\"\"><a class=\"text-lg relative font-body text-primary hover:cursor-pointer block py-6 pr-12\">Prestige Communities<\/a><\/dt><dd class=\"hidden \"><p>Prestige Hotels &amp; Resorts is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people we touch every day. Building relationships with businesses, supporting local industry, donating to local charitable organizations and supporting practices that have a positive environmental impact are just some of the things that make our employees proud to be part of the Prestige team. We are pleased to be active members in the cities and towns we are in and strive to help make each community a place where our partners and guests can live, work, and play.<\/p>\n<p>For donation inquiries for organizations based in one of our 14 communities, please reach out to <a href=\"mailto:marketing@prestigehotels.ca\">marketing@prestigehotels.ca<\/a> with details of your event and\/or request to see if you are eligible for gift certificates for a complimentary night stay. Please expect a response time within 7 days.<\/p>\n<p>Prestige Hotels &amp; Resorts is committed to offering a warm and welcoming environment for guests of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and cultural backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>We are proud to be the founding organization behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/joeannas-house\/\">JoeAnna&#8217;s House<\/a> in Kelowna. Click here to read the full story on how Prestige helped get this amazing home built.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n <\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div>         \n            \n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n        <\/div> \n\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2215","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2215","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2215"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2215\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2215"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}