Hyatt Regency Trinidad continues to set the benchmark for sustainable hospitality in the Caribbean, having achieved Green Key certification in May 2024 as the first hotel in Trinidad to do so—and now, on 15th July 2025, the hotel has firmly established itself as a leader in sustainable hospitality through its comprehensive approach—spanning waste reduction, energy efficiency, social inclusion, and guest engagement—serves as a model for the industry in Trinidad and beyond.
Sustained Excellence in Waste Management and Community Partnerships
A cornerstone of Hyatt Regency Trinidad’s sustainability strategy is its partnership with the Emperor Valley Zoo, where the hotel donates fruit and vegetable scraps to support animal nutrition. This initiative, which continues today, diverts organic waste from landfills and strengthens community ties. The amount of food waste sent to the zoo varies with hotel activity but remains a consistent part of operations, regardless of technological advancements.
The hotel’s adoption of Winnow food waste technology has further enhanced its ability to measure and reduce kitchen waste. Hyatt Regency Trinidad encourages all hotels to embrace the core principle of tracking and recording food waste, as this data-driven approach is key to meaningful reduction.
To hand over the award was Green T&T Director Willard P. Harris who congratulated the Hyatt Regency Trinidad as a proud Green Key organisation.
Left to right: Hyatt Engineering Manager, Mr Patrick Borley, General Manager Mr Michael Hooper and Green T&T Director Mr Harris.
Championing Social Inclusion
Hyatt Regency Trinidad’s sustainability efforts extend to social responsibility, with initiatives Hyatt’s global RiseHy program. This program creates employment opportunities for young adults facing socio-economic challenges, all operational departments take part. These efforts reflect the hotel’s holistic approach to responsible business and community upliftment.
Energy Efficiency and Resource Conservation
The hotel has achieved a significant reduction in energy consumption, thanks to initiatives like scheduled air conditioning controls and ongoing energy audits. These measures are part of Hyatt’s broader sustainability goals, which include reducing energy, water, and waste per guest night by 2030. The recertification process highlighted Hyatt Regency Trinidad’s continued innovation and commitment to resource efficiency.
General Manager Michael Hooper reflects on this journey , ‘I continue to be proud and amazed with the efforts of our team, especially Patrick Borely, Ahmed Ali, Virgil Khan, Humberto Canales, Tracy Awai and their respective teams as well as countless others who work to ensure these and other initiatives are being practiced regularly. ‘
Hyatt Regency Trinidad’s recertification is not just a milestone, but a reaffirmation of its daily commitment to making a positive impact on the environment, the community, and future generations.
