Live Unforgettable and Stay Sustainable at Waldorf Astoria RAK

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE. – September 2019 - Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah the award winning luxury resort, positioned on the serene shores of the Arabian Sea, has introduced two new sustainability initiatives:

Eradication of plastic bottles in all outside areas -

Earlier this year, Hilton announced that it fulfilled its commitment to eliminate the use of plastic straws from its UAE hotels.  Plastic bottles used in meetings and event spaces have also been removed. From the end of April, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah will take additional steps to reduce single use plastic consumption by implementing an initiative to completely eradicate plastic bottles from the hotel’s outside, pool, beach and recreational areas. Plastic bottles will be replaced with water stations offering guests a variety of chilled water flavoured with fresh fruits and vegetables, served from sustainable glass containers into reusable and eco-friendly cups. The initiative will be fully operational by the end of 2019 and will look to reduce the hotels plastic waste by up to 5 tons annually. Marco Pedna - Director of Operations said “We are dedicated to reducing plastic waste levels at Waldorf Astoria RAK. This initiative will offer tangible results and a positive environmental impact, whilst also enhancing the experience of our guests.”

Practise your swing and save the fishes -

Guests can now practice their swing whilst helping to promote Ras Al Khamiah’s marine life. At Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah’s costal driving range guests can hit ‘eco golf balls’ into the sea. The golf balls are made up of biodegradable ingredients which dissolves into fish food, which help to support and promote local wildlife. Available daily, the ‘eco golf balls’ can be purchased for 15AED.

Both initiatives are aligned with Hilton’s commitment to double its social impact investment and cut its environmental impact in half by 2030.

For more information about the Waldorf Astoria brand, please visit www.waldorfastoria.com or http://news.waldorfastoria.com.

About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is a portfolio of more than 30 iconic properties that creates a unique sense of place with a relentless commitment to personal service and culinary expertise in landmark locations around the world. Unified by their inspirational environments and True Waldorf Service, Waldorf Astoria hotels deliver graceful service from the moment a guest books through checkout. Waldorf Astoria is a part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company. Experience Waldorf Astoria by booking at www.waldorfastoria.com or through the Hilton Honors mobile app. Learn about the brand by visiting newsroom.hilton.com/waldorfastoria, and follow Waldorf Astoria on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 17 world-class brands comprising more than 5,600 properties with nearly 913,000 rooms, in 113 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company, Hilton earned a spot on the 2018 world’s best workplaces list, and has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its nearly 100 year history. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, more than 85 million members who book directly with Hilton have access to instant benefits, including digital check-in with room selection, Digital Key, and Connected Room. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. 

About Hilton Honors

Hilton Honors is the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 17 world-class brands comprising more than 5,600 properties with nearly 913,000 rooms, in 113 countries and territories. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, and free standard WiFi. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app where Hilton Honors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. With more than 85 million members, Hilton Honors offers hundreds of ways to earn and redeem Points. Members can redeem their Points for free nights, premium merchandise, and items on Amazon Shop with Points; make charitable contributions; or gain access to unique events through Hilton Honors Experiences (https://experiences.hiltonhonors.com/), such as exclusive artist connections and VIP concerts with Live Nation®, and race experiences with McLaren Racing. The program is free to join, and travelers may enroll online by visiting www.hiltonhonors.com. Connect with Hilton Honors at newsroom.hilton.com/hiltonhonors, and follow Hilton Honors on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.