Jetwing Yala tops Asia Pacific for Sustainability
While Jetwing Hotels lives up to its promise of being the home of Sri Lankan hospitality through its exceptional service, the Jetwing family is also committed to the cause of sustainability. In recognition of the practices ensued at Jetwing Yala, the hotel was announced as a HICAP Award winner for sustainable operations.
The official announcement of HICAP went on to say that Jetwing Yala homes one of the country’s largest privately owned solar installations of 300 kilowatts, which meets 40 percent of the hotel’s daily electricity needs. The plant supplies excess energy at peak back to the national grid, helping to cushion grid fluctuations experienced by local residents. Its cooling is operated by a vapour absorption chiller, run sustainably via steam generated from a biomass boiler using sustainable cinnamon wood procured locally. Hot water is provided entirely through renewable energy, and lighting is 100 percent LED. The renewable energy applications and efficient operations reduce CO2 by about 60 percent compared to if comparable conventional technologies were used. All wastewater is collected, treated, and reused onsite. All waste generated at the hotel is separated at source and quantified prior to disposal.
Jetwing Yala provides a holistic experience to its guests; from traveler comforts, engaging in excursions to being a part of responsible tourism, this property is in perfect unison with the natural world. While the official announcement gives a general understanding of the sustainable initiatives at Jetwing Yala, the team at the property strives for harmony with the environment through every day practices.
Via The Sunday Times
