Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry
Building a greener Seychelles through everyday actions and local care
What is Sustainability for Us?
“We understand sustainability as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
Victor Abou-Ghanem. CEO STORY HOSPITALITY
STORY Seychelles Goes Green
Our visionContinually look for ways to preserve and protect natural resources by reducing waste and energy, while providing experiences and service to our guests as part of our approach to sustainability in the hospitality industry.
Continuous communication with our guests and creating awareness of our efforts while encouraging them to join us in the simplest practices to reach our goal of becoming the best sustainable & eco-friendly resort in Seychelles.
Our 5 pillars of sustainability
Our Responsibilities, Our Commitment. When we talk about sustainability in the hospitality industry, it is impossible to think about nature, wildlife, and an eco-friendly life separately. These elements are all intertwined, like a group of Hawksbill Sea Turtles swimming through a marine current. If you improve something in our local environment to make it more nature friendly, it will be projected to the rest of the world.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Reduce water consumption
Energy conservation
Protect wildlife, flora and founa
Local care & fair trade
Energy Conservation
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE- Use recycled products
- Encourage “Reuse and Recycle” on all materials
- Composting
- Segregation
- Mobile App
- Refuse the Straw initiative
- Our landscaping team maintains nearly 55% of the
70,000 sq.m area of the resort - Our lagoon is maintained by a dedicated lagoon team and is
home to a wide variety of creatures - Grass Carps to control invasive plants in the lagoon (hydrilla, etc…)
- Ecological Garden
- Beach Clean Up
- The coral restoration project
- Most of the projects are done in association with MCSS (Marine Conservation Society of Seychelles).
- Encouraging guests to reuse their towels and Linen
- Mending leaking taps
- Water bottling plant
- Rainwater harvesting
- Osmosis plant
- Aerators that reduce water consumption
- Sensor lights and light timers
- Encourage a “switch off policy”
- Optimize electricity consumption
- Smart lights in the guest rooms
- Solar lighting
- LED lights
- Use of all local products
- Maintain our own herbs, fruits & vegetable garden
- Use of Fair Trade, Organic and Rainforest Alliance certified products where possible.
- From ocean to table
- Local wellness
FAQ
What sustainability initiatives does STORY Seychelles focus on?
At STORY Seychelles, our sustainability efforts focus on reducing waste, conserving energy and water, and protecting the island’s unique natural environment. These initiatives include recycling and composting, water-saving measures, energy-efficient lighting, and partnerships that support local conservation and community wellbeing.
How does STORY Seychelles approach sustainability in guest experiences?
We integrate responsible practices into everyday comfort—through resource-saving measures, reduced waste, and local partnerships—supporting sustainability in the hospitality industry without compromising the guest experience.
How is STORY Seychelles different from other Seychelles resorts?
As one of the Seychelles resorts located on the pristine shores of Beau Vallon Beach, we focus on everyday actions that make a real difference—reducing waste, conserving water and energy, and protecting local ecosystems. We also encourage guests to take part in simple practices during their stay, because sustainability works best when it’s shared.
Can a Seychelles luxury resort be truly sustainable?
Yes. STORY Seychelles is recognised as one of the first hotels in the Seychelles to earn the Green Key sustainability certification, a respected global eco-label for responsible tourism that reflects strong performance in environmental management, energy and water conservation, waste reduction and other sustainable practices.
