Alila Diwa Goa - First Hotel in Goa to Install a Water Bottling Plant

Goa (25th February 2022) — Alila Diwa Goa, a lifestyle Hyatt resort in South Goa, creates memorable experiences for guests by providing intimate interactions with the people, culture, and traditions of the destination, while also being responsible for the community and the environment. Furthering its cause of responsible tourism, Alila Diwa Goa is proud to be the first hotel in Goa to install an automated sustainable drinking water bottling plant at its property, in partnership with Boon (Formerly known as Swajal WaterCube).

Alila Diwa Goa takes pride in supporting sustainable tourism and reducing its carbon footprint by using biodegradable materials. The resort takes great care in minimizing its environmental impact by using primarily local materials and working with the environment to preserve indigenous ecosystems.

The “Zero Mile Water” program works on the circular economy principle, where an automated in-house system washes, sterilizes and fills glass bottles, thereby not only cutting down on plastic waste but also eliminating carbon emissions involved in transporting the bottles to the hotel from a plant.

At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. This includes supporting the communities in which we operate by caring for the planet. Keeping this in mind, we are very proud to be the first hotel in Goa to install an in-house water bottling plant to further our support to eradicating single-use plastic across the hotel. This also helps us provide pure and safe drinking water in sterilized and sealed glass bottles to guests who are now more conscious and are constantly seeking responsible travel experiences” – Suveer Sodhi, General Manager.

Boon’s proprietary Clairvoyant IoT platform monitors the quality of each drop of drinking water. Guests can scan a unique QR code to get insights on the drinking water quality and impact in real time. “Goa is a unique place in India, and sustainable tourism is the only way forward to improve the area’s tourism-based economy while preserving nature that makes the destination such a unique place. Single-use plastics can damage beaches and the beauty of nature. Replacing single-use plastic bottles with glass bottles is a small step in that direction, but it is a giant leap in thinking about our environment,” said Dr. Vibha Tripathi, CEO of Boon.

About Alila

The hallmark of Alila hotels is the combination of innovative design and luxury in unique locations, set apart by an unprecedented level of private space, crafted artisanship, personalized hospitality, and bespoke journeys. Alila means “surprise” in Sanskrit, which suitably describes the refreshing character of our properties and the impressions of our guests when they stay with us. In support of sustainable tourism, Alila hotels have adopted EarthCheck operating standards, integrating the natural, physical, and cultural elements of their environments. To stay at any Alila hotels and resorts is to embark on a destination experience – be it in enjoying the flavors of the local cuisine, enhancing your well-being through ancient healing arts, or experiencing the thrill of adventure sports, you will re-discover the luxury of living at Alila. For more information, visit alilahotels.com, follow us on Instagram @AlilaHotels or like us on Facebook.

About Boon

Boon (Formerly known as Swajal) is a WaterTech impact focused start-up based out of Gurgaon. Boon uses technology and innovation to develop a new generation of water technology that makes drinking water equitable and sustainable. Boon has an in-house R&D center based in Gurgaon that is DSIR accredited. This R&D center has already churned out over seven patents and design trademarks in water technology. The R&D center is led by former IIT professors and researchers with a deep understanding of technology and science.