The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast is proud to announce that it has been awarded Gold Status by Green Tourism, the highest level of accreditation available from the globally recognised sustainability certification body.
Gold Status in Green Tourism signifies outstanding achievement in environmental and social responsibility, awarded to tourism businesses that score over 80% in a rigorous independent assessment. The accreditation recognises excellence across key sustainability pillars including people, places and planet, highlighting strong eco-friendly practices, continuous improvement, and a deep commitment to responsible operations.
This prestigious recognition reflects The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast’s broad sustainability ethos, with best-practice initiatives in areas such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, community engagement, staff wellbeing and responsible sourcing. The hotel has embedded sustainability into everyday operations, ensuring that environmental responsibility goes hand in hand with exceptional guest experiences.
Commenting on the achievement, Darren Doyle, Facilities and Sustainability Manager at The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast, said:
“This Gold award recognises the real progress we’ve made behind the scenes – from reducing energy and water use to improving waste management and strengthening relationships with local suppliers, charities and city partners. We’re constantly reviewing how we operate and looking for smarter, more sustainable ways of working, and this recognition inspires us to keep moving forward.”
General Manager, Martin Mangan, added:
“Achieving Green Tourism Gold is a significant milestone for our entire team. It reflects the passion, dedication and care our staff bring every day to operating responsibly, while maintaining the high standards of luxury and service our guests expect. Sustainability is not a one-off initiative for us. It’s an ongoing commitment to doing better for our city and our community”.
The accreditation was awarded following an independent assessment by Green Tourism, one of the world’s leading sustainability certification bodies for the tourism and hospitality sector. The process evaluates businesses on measurable actions, long-term strategy and continual improvement.
As demand from eco-conscious guests continues to grow, this accreditation reinforces The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast’s position as a leader in sustainable luxury hospitality.
Looking ahead, The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast remains committed to building on this achievement, ensuring sustainability continues to sit at the heart of its operations while delivering outstanding guest experiences in the heart of the city.