Celtic Collection and International Conventional Centre Wales Step Up Sustainability Commitment with Environmental Accolade
July 24, 2025
The Celtic Collection has stepped up its commitment to sustainable practices and achieved the Green Dragon Environmental Standard at Level 4 across seven hotels and the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales).
The Celtic Collection properties at the Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Court Hotel, Newbridge on Usk, The Parkgate Hotel and the Hotels at Magor and Milford Waterfront are the first hotels to reach the Level 4 accreditation. Only 19 other organizations in Wales are accredited at Level 4 and above.
Katy Stevenson, CEO of accrediting body Groundwork Wales, said: “We are delighted to have worked with the Celtic Collection and ICC Wales for a number of years, accrediting their venues through the Green Dragon Environmental Standard and now uplifting to Level 4. This demonstrates consistent improvement and progress across a large and complex business.”
Fitzroy Hutchinson, Energy and Environment Manager at The Celtic Collection, said: “We have made significant investments in our facilities to minimize our energy and water consumption, reduce our waste and raise our recycling levels but perhaps the most pleasing aspect of Level 4 recognition is that it reflects the enthusiastic participation of our team. More than 1,300 people have been trained to recognize and enhance our sustainability practices and we have proactive working groups in all properties and across every department.”
Seaside sparkle
One of the newest additions to The Celtic Collection, the St Brides Spa Hotel in Pembrokeshire, is enjoying a busy start to the summer and attracting rave reviews following its reopening after a comprehensive refurbishment of all hotel bedrooms, the spa and restaurant as well as meeting rooms and outdoor areas.
The hotel refresh makes St Brides an even more enticing spa retreat for guests with indoor and outdoor spaces reimagined to make the most of the fantastic clifftop location overlooking Saundersfoot beach and bay.
The Celtic Collection has further extended its footprint in the popular tourist destination of Wales by forging a partnership with the Retreats Group and hotels Twr y Felin, Roch Castle and Penrhiw Priory on the St Davids peninsula.