Kigali Serena Hotel awarded “Best in Environmental Protection Award” by the Rwanda government

Kigali, Rwanda, 2014-04-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Kigali Serena Hotel has been recognized by the Rwanda government for its efforts towards environment conservation. The hotel was awarded “Best in Environmental Protection Award”, competing against 14 entrants in various categories that included social community support, environmental protection and conservation, poverty alleviation, workforce and welfare development.

The awards, held for the very first time will seek to evaluate corporate contribution towards sustainable business practice now and in the years to come.

Speaking at the ceremony, also held at the Kigali Serena Hotel, the Human Resource Manager Anne Kirungi welcomed the recognition saying “Serena Hotels Africa has indeed been keen on environmental conservation for about two decades now. This is mostly done in Serena areas of operation and Kigali Serena Hotel is no exception- each Serena unit has a set target of activities to implement every year, especially when it comes to giving back to the community. This in deed poses a challenge for us to continue doing even more that we do now, and we are humbled to receive this prestigious award today…”

At the same ceremony, the Chairperson of the awards committee Ms. Alice Mignonne said “…the selection process was difficult due to high competition, given most entrants had done a lot to give back to the community”.

More information- Kigali Serena Hotel:

The five- star hotel is located in Kigali’s most charming boulevards, and showcases the best of Rwandese cultural art. Also known as the capital’s business hub, the hotel features 148 rooms that come complete with modern amenities. Additionally, the hotel has an executive lounge and bar which opens to a wide sundeck, while the Milima restaurant and Sokoni Café offer guests tantalizing menu options.

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Kigali Serena Hotel awarded “Best in Environmental Protection Award” by the Rwanda government

Kigali Serena Hotel awarded “Best in Environmental Protection Award” by the Rwanda government