From the gardens of the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Al Bustan hotel in Muscat, Mark explores how Oman is not just creating a sustainable relationship with its seas but promoting a sustainable tourism industry that brings tourists to enjoy the coastal waters of Oman.

It’s part of a fully circular approach to sustainability and the Oman Vision 2040.

In the gardens, Talal Al Hashmi, Head of Operations and Acting General Manager of the Al Bustan Hotel introduces Mark to the hotel and its grounds. Ester Kamal, Marketing Director describes some of the traditional and emerging tourism markets and how they find the balance for sustainable tourism in the face of the global tourism industry. Director of Engineering, Shan Sirajudeen explains some of the reuse and recycling process they have built, for things like water conversation. While Sustainability Champion, Ella Jureczek describes how the hotel forms a community relationship with local foodbanks and encourages the hotel guests to join them in initiatives like gardening experiences and beach cleans.

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Sandwich Tern recorded by David Darrell-Lambert and used with permission under Creative Commons licence