16 December 2020
In an industry-first, Accor Greater China will replace single-use plastic bathroom amenities with a biodegradable solution.
The roll-out is part of Accor s commitment to reduce its impact on the environment and create positive, sustainable hospitality.
A launch ceremony was held in
Sofitel Shanghai Hongqiao on December 2, 2020, with the attendance from representatives for Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism Market Management Office, Accor management team, as well as professionals from industry associations and hospitality partners.
In 2019, Accor committed to and delivered against the promise to eliminate plastic drinking straws, stir sticks and cotton buds. The next phase entails eliminating individual plastic amenities and cups as well as other single-use plastic items in guest rooms, meeting areas, restaurants and leisure activity areas to be achieved in the coming few years.
Die Regierung der Sonderverwaltungszone Hongkong kündigte am Donnerstag an, die Visumfreiheit für Inhaber von US-Diplomatenpässen mit sofortiger Wirkung aufzuheben. Die Maßnahme stehe im Einklang mit den Gegenmaßnahmen.