The Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur has begun operating a brand-new fleet of environmentally-friendly limousines — the Mercedes-Benz E-300 BlueTEC HYBRID — from 16 September. The hotel is the first one in Malaysia to use such car model for its limousine services.
The Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur has always been mindful of the environmental impact of conventional limousines and had been actively sourcing for an eco-friendly car model to replace them.
The hotel decided to use Mercedes-Benz E-300 BlueTEC HYBRID, as it is eco-friendly limousine which is significant for its enhanced fuel economy, lower emissions and a comprehensive recycling concept in its design. The E-Class BlueTEC HYBRID has also achieved top marks in terms of reduced CO2 emissions.
Guests at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur can expect a smooth ride in these environmentally-friendly limousines.
The Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur General Manager Manfred Weber said the initiative was to reaffirm the hotel’s commitment towards building a more sustainable future.
“We are deeply committed towards protecting the environment and aim to continue doing so to inspire others and lead by example,” Mr Weber said.
Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur won the ASEAN Green Hotel Award 2014-2016 for the fourth-time running in 2014, having previously been awarded the awards in 2012-2014, 2010-2012, and 2008-2010.
The award serves as a recognition of the hotel’s continued commitment and effort in working towards a sustainable future and responsible tourism that benefits its guests, employees and the community at large.