Verde Hotels to build Zanzibar’s Greenest Hotel

Verde Hotels from South Africa have been appointed by
the Tanzanian based Bakhresa Group to develop and manage the total overhaul and upgrading of the old Mtoni Marine Hotel in Zanzibar to a brand new five star  hotel.

The brand new five star property will be known as Hotel Verde, Zanzibar’s greenest hotel.

Mr. Said Salim Awadh Bakhresa, Chairman of the Bakhresa Group stated “We are serious about being the leaders of the Green Economy sector and therefore we approached the developers of Africa’s Greenest Hotel, Verde Hotels to ensure that Hotel Verde Zanzibar will be the Greenest hotel in East Africa”.

Hotel Verde Zanzibar is set to take sustainable development to new heights in East Africa and become a flagship for tourism in Zanzibar and Tanzania.

Verde Hotels Group are to manage the development and operate the hotel as a certified sustainable establishment that offers a carbon neutral hotel experience. 

Verde Hotels intends to integrate sustainability into every facet of their involvement in the construction, as well as throughout the hotel’s daily operation.

Sustainability strategies that will be implemented in the redevelopment phase include passive and active design, that optimise resource efficiency; these include: renewable energy generation; regenerative drive elevators, a grey water recycling system, responsible procurement, waste minimisation and management and indoor environmental quality optimisation, to mention just a few.

Hotel Verde Zanzibar will showcase the integration of 5 star luxury and environmental best practice. The hotel will feature 142 ultra-stylish rooms, luxury suites, a spa, gym, restaurants, entertainment and marina. 

The contemporary design fused with local Tanzanian elements will be an attraction for local and international guests to enjoy whilst keeping to the standards and practices of responsible tourism principals.

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