US-based Hyatt hotels subsidiary Alila Hotels and Resorts says it is focussing on sustainable travel with eco-luxury experiences in its Alila Jabal Akhdar and Alila Hinu Bay hotels in Oman. 

In a press statement, the group says it has EarthCheck Certifications in both the hotels and made significant strides in reducing plastic waste. 

Located amidst the Omani mountains, Alila Jabal Akhdar draws inspiration from Oman’s forts where the interiors are handcrafted within the local communities of Bahla Nizwa and the mountains. 

The property comprises villas and suites, with each room designed to offer canyon views. Each room features a balcony or patio and the family suite includes two bedrooms with bunk beds for children.

Key features of sustainability at Alila Jabal Akhdar

The resort places a focus on wellness, offering yoga, meditation, and a grounding barefoot walk in the nature with diligent waste management practices

The resort says that its external facade, constructed using natural local Jabal Akhdar stone, reduces waste to indulge in a circular approach to construction. In addition, with an eco-friendly cultivation method, the resort has its own hydroponic farm. It will yield an inaugural crop of fresh, organic vegetables in the first quarter of 2024 and reduce water wastage. 

The resort says it offers almost plastic-free and waste-free room essentials and amenities. It adds that it also places a focus on wellness, offering yoga, meditation, and a grounding barefoot walk in the nature with diligent waste management practices.

The statement adds that Alila Hinu Bay, set along the shores of Mirbat, Oman, aims to combine sustainability, respect for local culture and a profound connection to nature.

The group says it has EarthCheck Certifications in both the hotels and made significant strides in reducing plastic waste

Sustainability aspects at Alila Hinu Bay

The resort says that in the flavours of the Frankincense Route at Orchard restaurant, the authentic cuisine is sourced locally. The resort adds that at the Seafood Restaurant, one can savour a delightful fusion of South Asian flavours, featuring ingredients freshly harvested from Mirbat’s rich sea.

In addition, Alila Hinu Bay is equipped with Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), enabling it to recycle and repurpose greywater for landscaping and gardening purposes. It also bottles its own still and sparkling water, thereby minimising the carbon footprint.

Alila Hinu Bay’s Zero Waste Bar concept showcases a bar experience that has been curated to reduce waste while providing guests with an enchanting and eco-conscious atmosphere. The hotel prioritises locally sourced ingredients, eco-friendly packaging and sustainable methods, ensuring a beverage experience that not only delights the taste buds but also makes a meaningful contribution to the environment.

At Alila Hinu Bay, each room is equipped with a range of eco-friendly room essentials and amenities like energy-efficient lighting to organic toiletries to minimise the ecological impact. It also offers a diverse array of well-being activities like daily yoga and meditation sessions designed to promote physical and mental harmony.