HRS Green Stay provides travelers and corporate partners transparency over sustainability data based on the normalization of hotels environmental footprint metrics. We achieve HRS Green Stay Advanced on self-assessment with an environmental footprint report on Carbon, Water and Waste.
ASEAN Green Hotel Standard National Award (2024-2026)
ASEAN MICE Venue Standard (Category: Meeting Room) National Award (2024-2026)
Olive Tree Hotel is proud to announce that we have been awarded the ASEAN Green Hotel Standard National Award 2024-2026 by The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia. This esteemed award recognizes our commitment to sustainable tourism and our efforts to reduce our environmental impact through various initiatives and environmentally conscious practices.
Additionally, we are delighted to have also received the ASEAN MICE Venue Standard (Category: Meeting Room) National Award (2024-2026). This award showcases our dedication to providing exceptional facilities and services in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry within the ASEAN region.
These accolades are a testament to our ongoing efforts to prioritize sustainability, conserve resources, and provide world-class experiences to our guests.
We are honoured to receive the Gold Award for Best Green Initiative at the 14th annual Star Outstanding Business Awards (SOBA) held in Petaling Jaya on March 7, 2024. This recognition affirms our steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability, particularly through the eco-friendly practices and initiatives implemented in our hotel facilities.
The judging criteria for this prestigious award included our hotel’s vision, financial stability, management methods, and our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. This accolade reflects our dedication to promoting environmental awareness and our ongoing efforts to integrate sustainable practices into our operations.
Olive Tree Hotel has received the Penang Green Office & Aqua Save Certification for the second time, awarded by the Penang Green Council. This certification recognises our efforts in adopting the Green Office Concept through education and the implementation of green initiatives within our offices, as well as our commitment to cultivating water sustainability. The endorsement is based on our achievements in green purchasing, waste management, resource efficiency, health & safety and community engagement. As part of Penang’s vision to become a green state, Olive Tree Hotel is dedicated to continuing our sustainability efforts and fostering a greener future.
National Consumer Action Council (Majlis Tindakan Pengguna Negara)
It is a great honour for us to receive the Top 500 Consumer Certification Trusty Brands Award from the National Consumer Action Council (Majlis Tindakan Pengguna Negara). This prominent award, presented in Kuala Lumpur in March 2022, highlights our commitment to excellence in our services and products. Being recognised as a trusted brand by consumers underscores the superior credibility of our offerings and our dedication to maintaining the highest standards.
Best Eco-Friendly Hotel and Best Urban Hotel in Malaysia
In 2019, Olive Tree Hotel proudly received two prestigious awards from the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards. Recognised as Best Eco-Friendly Hotel and Best Urban Hotel in Malaysia, these accolades celebrate our commitment to sustainability and exceptional urban hospitality. The exclusive ceremony, brought together over 300 guests from around the world to honour excellence in the industry. We are deeply privileged by this recognition and grateful to our guests and partners who make our achievements possible.
Awarded the Prime Minister’s Hibiscus Award for 2019/2020, Olive Tree Hotel achieved an esteemed certification of achievement. Established in 1996, this award is jointly organised by Malaysia’s leading private sector non-profit organisations, including the Environmental Management & Research Association of Malaysia (ENSEARCH), the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), and the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MICCI). It recognises exemplary environmental management practices and underscores a proactive role in sustainable management across diverse industries, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship for businesses of all sizes. Endorsed by the Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA) and supported by the Department of Environment (DOE) and the private sector, it emphasises a holistic approach to environmental responsibility.
Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA) Series in 2018/2020 recognised Olive Tree Hotel with the remarkable HAPA 4-STAR HOTEL/RESORT – Most Outstanding award in Malaysia. This award employs a rigorous mystery judge audit involving comprehensive site inspection to evaluate overall performance based on a merit-based system.
Organized by the WAP Group, the HAPA Awards have expanded regionally to include the HAPA Regional Awards Series in countries like Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
