The premier world-wide sustainability merit ‘Green Globe Re-Certification’ was achieved by Cinnamon Lodge Habarana with a compliance of 81 % of the 248 preset standards for the second consecutive time. In 2011 the resort achieved a compliance rate of 78 %.

Green Globe is the premier worldwide certification and performance improvement programme developed specifically for the tourism and travel industry. With this certificate, the hotels guarantees that they are taking into account the environment, local economy and local community.

Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, a member of the John Keells Hotels Group, is committed to sustainability. As part of the resort’s green initiative they implement sustainability management systems, employee training and support its community by purchasing a large portion of the produce from the community of the farmers that are situated around the property such as in the production of soap and recycled paper.

To engage guests in the effort of promoting sustainability, the resort also has developed an innovative idea of a “Farm Tour” where guests are allowed to pick fresh fruits and vegetables of their choice to be served at their own table at dinner. The farm also supplies the hotel with milk and honey.

To add to the resort’s milestones, the farm is in the process of obtaining European Union accredited organic certification to serve guests with unparalleled experience of organic cuisine. This will be another first achieved by the five star resort, who was recently awarded “Best Five star resort in Sri Lanka” at the recently held Sri Lanka Tourism Awards.

“At Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, we are committed to continue to look for ways to improve various sustainability and innovative practices,” said. Ghazzali Mohideen, General Manager.

“Its about aiming to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for generations to come,” he said.