Bangkok, Thailand, February 13, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / Centara Hotels and Resorts announced that it has been certified by Vireo SRL, a certification body accredited by the GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council), for meeting the global standards for sustainable travel and tourism, known as GSTC criteria. This certification represents a significant milestone in Centara's ongoing commitment to sustainability.

Centara Hotels & Resorts' corporate headquarters and 12 hotels are currently eligible for certification, and the organization continues to work towards its long-term goal of achieving full certification by 2025.

The following twelve hotels have been awarded for meeting the GSTC criteria: – Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld – Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok – Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi – Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin – Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya – Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket – Centara Villas Samui – Centara Villas Phuket – Centara Hotel Hat Yai – Centara by Centara Government Complex Hotel & Convention Centre Chaeng Watthana – Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives – Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives

Certification means that Centars' products and services meet the highest social and environmental standards. The four main GSTC criteria for hotels include:

• Evidence of effective sustainable management

• Maximize social and economic benefits for the local community and minimize negative impacts

• Maximize the benefits for cultural heritage and minimize negative impacts

• Maximize environmental benefits and minimize negative impacts

To mark this prestigious certification, Centara held a celebratory handover ceremony on February 7, 2023, at the Centara Grand CentralWorld between Dr. Luigi Mazzaglia, CEO of the Vireo Group, and senior Centara executives, including Supatra Chirathivat, Senior Executive Vice President – ​​Corporate Affairs & Social Responsibilities of Centara Hotels & Resorts.

“We are honored to be recognized by Vireo SRL for our ongoing efforts to meet GSTC criteria and achieve an international sustainability standard across the Centara Hotels & Resorts group. With our headquarters and twelve hotels already approved for certification, we are very optimistic about achieving our goal of 100% certification by 2025. By implementing sustainable, environmentally friendly practices, we are actively choosing to be more mindful of our environmental impact and aligning our values ​​and vision with a more mindful and ecologically conscious future,” said Supatra Chirathivat, Senior Executive Vice President – ​​Corporate Affairs & Social Responsibilities at Centara Hotels & Resorts.

“At Vireo, we focus on providing the best and most credible certifications to promote sustainability and social responsibility in tourism. Therefore, we are proud to award Centara Hotels & Resorts and twelve of its hotels the GSTC certificate. We are convinced that Centara has made impressive efforts in the area of ​​sustainability and look forward to following their continued progress towards certification across the entire company,” said Dr. Luigi Mazzaglia, Group CEO of Vireo SRL.

About Centara: Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand's leading hotel operator. Its 92 hotels and resorts are located in all major destinations in Thailand, as well as in the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, China, Japan, Oman, Qatar, Cambodia, Turkey, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates. Centara's portfolio comprises six brands – Centara Reserve, Centara Grand Hotels & Resorts, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Centara Boutique Collection, Centra by Centara, and COSI Hotels – ranging from luxurious island resorts and family resorts to affordable lifestyle concepts featuring innovative technology. Centara also operates state-of-the-art convention centers and owns the award-winning spa brand Cenvaree. In all its hotels and resorts, Centara embodies the hospitality and values ​​for which Thailand is renowned: attentive service, excellent cuisine, luxurious spas, and the importance of family. Thanks to its unique culture and the variety of hotel formats, Centara can appeal to and satisfy travelers of almost any age and with different lifestyles.

Centara aims to become one of the world's 100 largest hotel groups within the next five years, while simultaneously expanding its presence to new continents and market segments. With Centara's continued expansion, a growing base of loyal customers will experience the company's unique style of hospitality in an increasing number of locations. The global loyalty program Centara The1 rewards this loyalty with rewards, benefits, and special member rates.