Avani, Anantara Casino Properties achieve gold-level Green Growth 2050 Certification

NAMIBIA – Minor Hotels has earned Gold-level Green Growth 2050 certification for several of its Southern Africa properties, including three casino-linked resorts: Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino, Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino, and Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino.

This recognition underscores Minor Hotels’ commitment to integrating luxury with environmental responsibility across its portfolio.

The Green Growth 2050 certification is a globally recognized benchmark that evaluates hotels on over 450 sustainability indicators, encompassing environmental, social, and cultural criteria.

The certification is awarded at three levels—Silver, Gold, and Platinum—with Gold status reflecting a high standard of sustainable operations and corporate responsibility.

Minor Hotels has set a minimum Gold certification requirement for all its Anantara and Avani properties, reflecting its deep-rooted dedication to sustainability.

Achieving Gold-level certification for these casino properties highlights the group’s ability to balance the demands of luxury hospitality and gaming with rigorous environmental stewardship.

The Avani casino resorts in Botswana, Namibia, and Lesotho have implemented comprehensive sustainability initiatives, including energy and water conservation, waste reduction, and community engagement programs, all aligned with international standards such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria.

Minor Hotels’ broader sustainability journey includes 30 properties worldwide achieving the highest Green Growth 2050 Platinum certification, including resorts in Sri Lanka, Seychelles, and Dubai.

The group continues to innovate by adopting new technologies such as AI-driven resource management and closed-loop systems to minimize environmental impact.

Amir Golbarg, Senior Vice President of Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa, said, “We are honoured by the recognition of our Middle East and Africa hotels at the highest levels of Green Growth 2050 certification. Our teams’ dedication to sustainability and innovation is setting a global benchmark for responsible hospitality.”

The Gold certification of Avani’s casino resorts in Southern Africa not only strengthens Minor Hotels’ reputation as a leader in sustainable luxury but also supports regional efforts to promote eco-tourism and community development.

By embedding sustainability into every aspect of their operations, these properties offer guests an exceptional experience that respects and preserves the natural and cultural heritage of their locations.

This achievement reinforces the message that luxury hospitality and casino gaming can thrive alongside environmental and social responsibility, setting a precedent for the industry and inspiring other operators to follow suit.

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