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AN EXTRAORDINARY LEGACY
AT THE PINK PALACE
OF THE PACIFIC

The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki,
is a proud
steward of the land on which the hotel sits,
and its storied century-long legacy.

The resort is committed to business practices that protect the limited resources of Oahu,
proactive community initiatives and investment in cutting-edge technology
to provide guests with
luxurious accommodations and signature service
while conserving precious natural resources.

3 Easy Ways to Plan
a Mindful Hawaii Trip

Travel mindfully and take a trip that gives back

Volunteer to make a difference

Volunteer to
make a difference

The relationship between people and place grows stronger every time you malama (give back), creating a circle that enriches everything and everyone, including your experience as a visitor. Volunteering to cultivate a lo‘i kalo, or taro patch, will connect you to the history and the ingredients you can enjoy throughout your trip.

Pack reef safe sunscreen

Hawaii was the first state to prevent bleaching of coral and other damage to the islands' ocean habitat by prohibiting sunscreen that contains harmful chemicals. Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect the ocean's fragile ecosystem, or enjoy the Project Reef sun care line as a new complimentary amenity poolside.

Farm-to-Table Ingredients

Over the past two decades, the restaurants and bars across the Waikiki Collection have committed to purchasing local ingredients; today, menus feature 70% locally grown, organic, and/or sustainable produce, fresh seafood and fresh eggs (by dollar amount).

The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki, is
part of the Waikiki Collection:
four extraordinary hotels with a focus on practices that
reduce our environmental
footprint and
align with the modern day traveler’s sustainability goals.

28% decrease in energy usage from 2008

28% decrease in
energy usage from 2008.

19% decrease in water usage from 2008.

19% decrease in
water usage from 2008.

+70% local produce and fresh fish/eggs/poultry by dollar amount in 2023

+70% local produce and fresh fish / eggs /
poultry by dollar amount in 2023.

Recyclable tonnage increased over 90% since 2009

Recyclable tonnage increased
over 90% since 2009.

Qualitative

Used cooking oil recycled and converted into renewable fuel
Smart timer irrigation system designed with moisture/rain sensors to monitor water
flow and automatically shut off valves dispensing excessive amounts of water
Indigenous plant species used for landscaping
Recycling of all green waste

Event Sustainability Options

Meeting amenities set at stations instead of each seat
Function space equipped with recycle bins
China and glassware instead of disposable at most events
Air conditioning for function rooms turned on and off by event schedules
Onsite and offsite “Malama Hawaii” volunteer activities

Guest Room Sustainability Options

Linen reuse option
Paper products in guest rooms contain recycled materials
Large format residential bath amenities
Low flow plumbing faucets
LED or CFL Lights
Corridor air conditioning scheduled during hot and humid weather only

Food & Beverage

Commitment to 70% locally grown, organic, and/or sustainable produce,
fresh eggs, fresh fish and fresh poultry (by dollar amount)
Biodegradable cutlery or plant based to-go container options
Responsible food planning and purchasing practices to reduce waste and spoilage
Digital menu and reader boards to reduce printing needs at Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort (optional upgrade)
Customized farm maps throughout event spaces to showcase local sourcing (optional upgrade)