
Four Seasons Hotel Amman is Officially Green Key Certified
The Green Key ecolabel represents a leading standard of excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainable operations in the tourism industry. It has been awarded to over 7,000 establishments in 70 countries, making it one of the largest international ecolabels for accommodations. In Jordan, the Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) has served as the national operator of the Green Key program since 2009. The program also supports global sustainability by aligning with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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