Ascott India has reached a significant milestone in responsible hospitality, with 100% of its operational portfolio now certified by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), one of the world’s most rigorous benchmarks for sustainable tourism.
This achievement is particularly noteworthy in the Indian context, where only a handful of hotels nationwide hold this prestigious international certification. It positions Ascott India as a clear leader in embedding credible, audited sustainability practices across its properties.
The milestone comes four years after Somerset Greenways Chennai became the first Ascott property globally to earn GSTC certification, marking the second major sustainability landmark for the India cluster. With this, all seven Ascott India properties have now met the GSTC’s stringent criteria covering sustainable management, socio-economic, cultural, and environmental impacts.
This full-portfolio certification aligns with Ascott’s global CLI 2028 sustainability roadmap, under which the group aims for all managed and branded properties worldwide to achieve GSTC certification where possible. It further strengthens Ascott India’s appeal to ESG-conscious corporate clients and discerning travellers seeking verified responsible hospitality.
Ascott India currently operates seven properties across key markets, all of which are now GSTC certified, including Citadines OMR Chennai, Citadines Arpora Nagoa Goa and Oakwood Residences Kapil Hyderabad, Citadines Paras Square Gurugram, Oakwood Residence Naylor Road Pune and Oakwood Residence Whitefield Bangalore.
“This milestone reflects the collective commitment of Team Ascott India to go beyond aspirations and truly integrate sustainability into daily operations. We remain focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences while contributing responsibly to the destinations we operate in,” said Mansur Ahmed, The Cluster Sustainability Champion of Ascott India.
