Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has become the first hospitality group in the Oceania region to achieve multi-site certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) across its entire Australian portfolio.

All six of PPHG’s Australian properties – Pan Pacific Melbourne; Pan Pacific Perth; Parkroyal Darling Harbour Sydney; Parkroyal Melbourne Airport; Parkroyal Parramatta Sydney and Parkroyal Monash Melbourne – have been awarded GSTC’s Industry Criteria for Hotels certification.

The sustainability milestone follows PPHG’s success earlier this year when it became first Singapore hotel group to attain GSTC multi-site certification across all eight of its properties in the country.

GSTC’s Industry Criteria for Hotels is focused on four key areas: effective sustainability planning, maximising social and economic benefits for the local community, enhancing cultural heritage, and reducing negative impact to the environment.

“At PPHG, we believe that enriching guest experiences goes hand in hand with our commitment to sustainability and community engagement,” said Pan Pacific Hotels Group CEO, Choe Peng Sum.

“We are incredibly proud that all six of our Australian properties have achieved GSTC Multi-Site Certification, reflecting our dedication to embedding sustainable practices across our portfolio.

“As an owner-operator group, we leverage our expertise in operations and development to integrate purposeful sustainability into our hotels, resorts, and serviced suites.

“Today’s travellers expect sustainable luxury, and we have been at the forefront of this movement for over a decade, starting with Parkroyal Collection Pickering by UOL in Singapore. This recognition highlights our vision for sustainable tourism and our responsibility to the communities and environments.”

Led by UOL, one of the leading developers in Singapore, PPHG is also making significant investments in Asset Enhancement Initiatives across its portfolio in Australia to align with evolving consumer expectations and brand standards.

Parkroyal Melbourne Airport recently completed a multi-million-dollar refurbishment encompassing guest rooms, conference facilities, and common areas, while Pan Pacific Perth is undergoing a AU$50 million redevelopment, scheduled for completion in early 2025.

Parkroyal Parramatta, Sydney will embark on extensive renovations, with two-thirds of its rooms set to be transformed by April 2025.