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Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: Barceló Mussanah Resort advances sustainability with Ecobia Bio-Digeste
Muscat – Barceló Mussanah Resort, Oman, continues to reinforce its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Since assuming management of the resort in 2021, marking Barceló's debut in the Sultanate, the company has rebranded and upgraded the property to align with international hospitality standards and Oman's national sustainability initiatives. As part of its dedication to environmental responsibility, Barceló Mussanah Resort has partnered with Ecobia Middle East, an Oman-based company offering innovative and cost-effective sustainability solutions, particularly in addressing the challenge of food waste management in the hospitality sector. Several months ago, Barceló Mussanah Resort and OMRAN signed an agreement with Ecobia Middle East to install a cutting-edge bio-digester on the hotel premises. This technology efficiently addresses the issue of food waste by eliminating smelly garbage bags, reducing the attraction of flies and pests, minimizing long-haul waste transport to landfill, and significantly cutting down methane and CO₂ emissions from landfill sites. The installation of the Ecobia Bio-Digester is a dual victory for the resort. Not only has it enhanced the hotel's Corporate Social Responsibility profile, but it also produces rich, 100% organic fertilizer that is now used across the resort's expansive 230,000+ square meters of lawns and landscaped gardens. This eliminates the need to purchase chemical fertilizers, resulting in substantial cost savings. Further benefits include lower waste disposal costs, the elimination of unpleasant odors from rotting food, and the production of free organic fertilizer following the initial return on investment. General Manager David Faull estimates that the bio-digester will achieve ROI within approximately 16 months. David Faull also praised the professionalism, advice, and ongoing support provided by Ecobia Middle East. The company has delivered comprehensive sustainability training to all staff members—from chefs to housekeeping—and conducted intensive training for selected team members on operating, maintaining, and managing the bio-digester. This partnership exemplifies Barceló Mussanah Resort's unwavering commitment to sustainability and its alignment with Oman's environmental goals.
Times of Oman
19-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman Sail and Barceló Mussanah Resort join forces to support High Performance team
Muscat – Oman Sail is proud to welcome the Barceló Mussanah Resort as its Official Hotel Partner for the Oman Sail Hight Performance Team. The partnership will run until 31 December 2025, during which time members of the 49er team will train at the resort ahead of major events. The team comprises four Omani sailors, two international sailors and professional coach. Taking part in the Oman Sail High Performance Team are Waleed Al Kindi, Musab Al Hadi, Zakariya Al Wahabi and Abdulmajeed Al Mujaini alongside, Hashim Al Rashdi, Head of coach and Ahmed Al Hassani, 49er coach. David Faull, General Manager of the Barceló Mussanah Resort, said, "Barceló Mussanah Resort is delighted to welcome the sailors from Oman Sail's High-Performance team to the stunning property and offer complete access to the state-of-the-art facilities to help them prepare for the challenges ahead. We have been long-time supporters of sailing in Oman and wish the sailors the very best of luck as they proudly represent the nation and continue their journey to the very top of the sport.' "We are very pleased to renew our relationship with Barceló Mussanah Resort for the coming 49er campaign. It has become the home of sailing in Oman by successfully hosting numerous high profile national, regional and international events, and supporting our teams at all levels,' added Abdulaziz Al Shidi, Acting Director of Sailing at Oman Sail. 'It is a privilege for our sailors to train in the waters of Mussanah and stay at the Barceló Mussanah Resort. Oman Sail is committed to always providing the High-Performance team with the best conditions to succeed and achieve their goals. This is the start of a new campaign and partnering with Barceló Mussanah Resort is a key component in supporting our sailors to fulfil their potential.' The partnership supports the ongoing development of Oman Sail's High-Performance team in line with the established sailing strategy. Oman Sail's ultimate aim is to win an Olympic medal in sailing for the nation. During 2025, the team will stay at the resort to prepare for the 49er European Championships in Greece, taking place from 1-8 June, and Kieler Woche in Germany from 21-29 June. The period also includes the 49er World Championship in Italy from 7-13 October and the Asian Sailing Championship from 10-18 November. Looking to the future, the team will aim to develop in preparation for major events including the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
