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Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre celebrates “Planet 21” by Organizing a Tree Plantation Drive

Hyderabad: Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre (NHCC) Celebrates Planet 21 by organizing a tree plantation drive within the 15 acres of award winning landscaped gardens. The tree plantation drive was an objective to focus on sustainable development, also maintain & improve the green cover the staff planted 8 organic mango trees. The team at NHCC also reiterated their commitment towards avoiding food wastage by observing a ‘No-Bin Day’ at the staff restaurant on every 21st of the month.

The Planet 21 – Acting here program endeavors to act for “positive hospitality” and has structured around four strategic pillars: working with the employees, involving the clients, innovating with the partners, and involving local communities. Accor is deeply committed to sustainable value creation and plays an active role in giving back to the planet and community. Novotel Hyderabad Convention centre is one of first hotels of Accor Group in India to adapt Planet 21 and implement the same at the property.

Speaking at the occasion Mr. Manish Dayya, General Manager NHCC said “We at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre are working towards reducing food wastage and also relentlessly focus on sustainable development. Planet 21 is a brilliant initiative and has witnessed wonderful teamwork towards a common goal of positive hospitality. We aim to create awareness by mobilizing our employees, guests and partners to actively contribute toward a greener future. We also consciously deepen our focus on preserving the ecosystems in which our hotels operate. We are constantly focusing on creating an ecological balance and working towards the betterment of the communities and society.”