KATHMANDU: Travel Operators for Tiger (ToFT) has awarded Hotel Barahi Kathmandu with the ‘Eco Footprint’ certificate.

It was informed in a programme held here today that the certificate was provided to Barahi Kathmandu, citing the hotel has included the good practices and social aspects effectively in sustainable development while maintaining environmental balance.

General Manager of Barahi Hotel Roshan Sapkota said that the hotel received the certificate after evaluation based on various criteria. According to him, ToFT has awarded the certificate to the hotel as an ‘Outstanding Practice Accommodation Provider’ for the period from September 2024 to August 2027.

ToFT included four criteria in the eco footprint rating. Considering the environmental impact of the hotel as a medium in the rating, it has been mentioned that it has effectively included the environmental and social aspects in its operations, and the decision-making process and programme operations are also in accordance with the standards.