The hotel integrates environmental responsibility, community empowerment, and Malaysian heritage into its daily operations and guest experiences.
Amari Kuala Lumpur received the Sustainable Hotel of the Year - Malaysia accolade at the Travel Daily Media Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2026 - Malaysia, for its holistic sustainability initiatives across the property, from environmental initiatives, community outreach, and preservation of culture.
Through its ongoing sustainability efforts, the hotel demonstrates how urban hospitality can make a positive impact on the environment whilst creating meaningful experiences for guests and long-term value for local communities.
Sustainability in hospitality, day to day
Amari Kuala Lumpur, which is part of the first integrated green development in KL Eco City, Kuala Lumpur, has made tangible changes in its operations to cut waste and promote more responsible consumption. The plastic room key cards have been swapped for wooden ones; single-use packaging has been cut by switching to refillable toiletries; and filtered drinking water is available straight from the taps in guest rooms.
The hotel also re-imagined its traditional welcome amenities by replacing fresh flowers with Songket-inspired fabric creations. The alternative minimises waste and celebrates Malaysia’s textile heritage.
Meetings and events are also sustainable, with recyclable glass water bottles, wooden pencils, natural daylight, and dimmer-controlled lighting adding to more responsible operations. An urban herb garden also provides the culinary team with fresh ingredients like basil, mint, rosemary and thyme.
One of the most distinctive projects on the property is tackling food waste. Amari Kuala Lumpur is one of the pioneering hotels in Malaysia to convert food waste into a resource for Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae, which can be processed into high-protein animal feed. This circular approach turns organic waste into a valuable resource, helping to divert it from landfills and reduce the environmental impact.
The hotel supplements this effort with its partnership with The Lost Food Project, which diverts surplus pastries and cakes from hotel buffets to homes in need and local charities. It helps make sure food that can be eaten gets to communities that can use it instead of going to waste.
Amari Kuala Lumpur extends its sustainability journey with community empowerment beyond environmental responsibility. Through its initiative of Orang Asli handmade soap, the indigenous mothers are producing eco-friendly soaps that are used as VIP guest amenities. It provides a practical, everyday touchpoint that takes guests on a journey through Malaysia’s indigenous heritage and supports local artisans and traditional craftsmanship.
Moreover, the hotel creates an inclusive workplace by encouraging women to take on leadership roles and positions that have traditionally been male-dominated, including within its Senior Leadership Team.
The Sustainable Hotel of the Year - Malaysia award highlights the integration of sustainability into the entire fabric of hotel operations, from the resources used in guest rooms to the food served at the table and the communities supported through local partnerships.
The Travel Daily Media Travel Trade Excellence Awards - Malaysia is the pinnacle of recognition in Malaysia’s dynamic travel industry, celebrating the best of the best. This prestigious programme showcases top performers across hotels, airlines, airports, cruise lines, tour operators, travel agencies, booking platforms, and travel technology.
The Travel Daily Media Travel Trade Excellence Awards - Malaysia is presented by Travel Daily Media Magazine. To view the full list of winners, click here. For more information on the awards programme, you may contact Czarina Villanueva at +(65) 3158 1386 or [email protected].
