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Choose from over 100 certified green hotels!
When you travel to Sharm El Sheikh, there are plenty of sustainable accommodation options to choose from.
Over 100 hotels in Sharm El Sheikh have received green hotel certifications, whether from international eco-labels such as Travelife, Green Globe and Earthcheck, or from the national green certification program, Green Star Hotel.
Green hotel labels ensure that hotels comply with certain criteria when it comes to their management of resources, their operations, and their capacities. To obtain such labels, hotels are required to undergo regular audits, to certify that their environmental management measures are up to international best practices.
Diving and watersports done sustainably!
If you’re visiting Sharm El Sheikh, chances are you’re interested in immersing yourself in the exquisite marine life. When you do, remember to choose a Green Fins certified dive center for your water-based adventure.
Green Fins is the world’s first independent certificate to stop the environmental impact from marine-based tourism. It is a proven conservation management approach – implemented internationally by The Reef-World Foundation and the UN Environment Programme – which leads to a measurable reduction in the negative environmental impacts associated with marine tourism.
Divers, snorkelers, and water sport enthusiasts are encouraged to choose a Green Fins certified watersports center, to ensure their practices reduce pressure on coral reefs and the marine ecosystem.
Marine tour operators can apply to become Green Fins certified by undergoing an assessment of their operations and measures. The program offers marine tourism operators practical, low-cost alternatives to harmful practices – such as anchoring, fish feeding and chemical pollution – as well as providing strategic training, support and resources.The Green Fins certification program was introduced in Egypt in 2019 and is managed locally by the Chamber of Diving & Water Sports.
Dining out is now more sustainable in Sharm El Sheikh
Yes, even restaurants have sustainability guidelines! From managing waste, energy, and water, to locally sourced ingredients, and ensuring proper sanitation without the use of harsh chemical, restaurants in Sharm El Sheikh will treat you to exquisite meals that won’t come at the expense of the environment.
Plan your adventures in Sharm El Sheikh with local tour operators
Protected Areas nearby Sharm El Sheikh can accommodate various activities. However, there are certain guidelines to follow while exploring Protected Areas that ensure no harm comes to Egypt’s natural resources. Your local guides should give you an adequate brief about the Dos and Don’ts of tourism in Protected Areas, including guidelines that are specific to marine activities.
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