{"id":68391,"date":"2026-03-23T08:48:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/?p=68391"},"modified":"2026-03-23T08:48:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T08:48:02","slug":"coral-beach-resort-sharjah-sets-uae-hospitality-benchmark-as-first-signatory-of-glasgow-declaration-on-climate-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/2026\/03\/23\/coral-beach-resort-sharjah-sets-uae-hospitality-benchmark-as-first-signatory-of-glasgow-declaration-on-climate-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Coral Beach Resort Sharjah sets UAE hospitality benchmark as first signatory of Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coral Beach Resort Sharjah sets UAE hospitality benchmark as first signatory of Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u2022 The Declaration is a global initiative that aims to unite the tourism sector in reducing carbon emissions by half by 2030.<\/h3>\n

Sharjah, UAE (March 23, 2026):<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Coral Beach Resort Sharjah is proud to announce its recent acknowledgment and listing as a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration Initiative on Climate Action in Tourism. This recognition cements Coral Beach Resort Sharjah\u2019s status as the only hotel in the UAE to receive this honour, further enhancing our commitment to sustainable tourism.<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism<\/strong>\u00a0is a global initiative launched during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in 2021 aimed at bringing together the tourism sector to cut carbon emissions by half by 2030 and reach net zero as early as possible before 2050, in line with science-based targets.<\/h3>\n

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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah\u2019s recognition aligns perfectly with the Sharjah International Travel & Tourism Forum Awards 2025 under Sustain Sharjah category, recognition bestowed by Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority on November 19, 2025. This accolade highlights the hotel\u2019s dedication to the Six Pillars of sustainability, particularly focusing on Climate, Waste, Culture, Water, Nature, and Education.<\/h3>\n

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Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager of Coral Beach Resort Sharjah said, \u201cI am incredibly proud to announce our inclusion among the signatories of the Glasgow Declaration Initiative on Climate Action in Tourism. This achievement not only recognizes our hotel\u2019s commitment to environmental sustainability but also sets a benchmark for hospitality & tourism industry in the UAE. Our efforts\u2014including our innovative waste management system, an on-site water bottling plant, energy-efficient operational systems, and our active partnerships in recycling and tree planting\u2014illustrate our dedication to reducing our carbon footprint. By committing to measurable carbon reduction and sustainable operations, we aspire to inspire others in the hospitality industry to follow. At Coral Beach Resort Sharjah, we believe that our initiatives will not only benefit our guests but also make a lasting positive impact on our planet.\u201d<\/h3>\n

As a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, Coral Beach Resort Sharjah has committed to raise its climate ambition in support of global climate goals. It also has agreed to deliver a climate action plan within 12 months, aligned with the five pathways of the Declaration (Measure, Decarbonize, Regenerate, Collaborate, Finance), report progress on an annual basis, and work in a collaborative spirit, sharing good practices and solutions, and disseminating information.<\/h3>\n

For more information about Coral Beach Resort Sharjah\u2019s official listing to the Glasgow Declaration Initiative on Climate Action in Tourism, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.untourism.int\/glasgow-declaration\/signatories<\/a>\u00a0 and its commitment at\u00a0https:\/\/www.untourism.int\/signatory\/709340<\/a><\/h3>\n

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About Coral Hotels and Resorts:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Coral Hotels and Resorts, managed by HMH \u2013 Hospitality Management Holding, was launched in 2003 as Middle East\u2019s 1st dry hotel chain. It is a quality-driven 4 and 5-star brand with a vision of excellence. The chain offers an array of exciting properties designed for discerning travelers who seek intimate surroundings, distinctive service and a safe environment across key destinations in the Middle East and North Africa. Coral promises to serve its guests with passion through its diversified properties Coral Beirut Al Hamra Hotel, Coral Muscat Hotel & Apartments, Coral Al Ahsa Hotel, Coral Jubail Hotel, Coral Al Khobar Hotel, Coral Khartoum Hotel, Coral Port Sudan Hotel, Coral Dubai Deira Hotel, and Coral Beach Resort Sharjah. All chains offer diversified dining outlets, leisure and business facilities. The hotels are equipped with wide range of rooms to meet the needs of diversified travelers from families to business travelers, to travelers seeking relaxation or a long stay.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Coral Beach Resort Sharjah sets UAE hospitality benchmark as first signatory of Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action \u2022 The Declaration is a global initiative that aims to unite the tourism sector in reducing carbon emissions by half by 2030. Sharjah, UAE (March 23, 2026):\u00a0\u2014 Coral Beach Resort Sharjah is proud to announce its recent acknowledgment […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":68395,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[29],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68391"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68391"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68391\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68396,"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68391\/revisions\/68396"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68395"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68391"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68391"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68391"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}