VICTORIA, BC, April 9, 2026 | Inn at Laurel Point has been named a finalist for the Sustainability Award from the British Columbia Hotel Association as part of its annual Awards of Excellence program. The nomination recognizes the hotel’s long-standing leadership in environmental stewardship, responsible operations, and community engagement within British Columbia’s hotel industry.
Sustainability has been embedded in the hotel’s culture for more than 15 years. What began with a colleague-led Green Team in 2008 has grown into a cross-departmental Sustainability Committee representing ten departments. Guided by a comprehensive 2030 Sustainability Plan, the hotel integrates responsible operations, community partnerships, and colleague wellbeing into daily practice. Inn at Laurel Point became the first carbon-neutral hotel in British Columbia in 2009 and continues to reduce emissions through waste diversion, responsible purchasing, and operational efficiencies. The hotel holds four Green Keys and achieved Biosphere Certification in 2023, alongside three EcoStar Awards for environmental stewardship over the past decade.
“As a local and independent hotel, we feel a deep responsibility to care for the place we call home,” says Navid Sariolghalam, general manager at Inn at Laurel Point. “Being recognized as a finalist reflects our colleagues’ dedication to sustainability every day and our ongoing partnerships with the community. Earth Month is a chance to celebrate these efforts and invite both guests and colleagues to take part in initiatives that make a tangible impact.”
During Earth Month each April, the hotel highlights initiatives that engage both guests and colleagues, including support for kelp restoration through donations linked to reservations and F&B purchases, neighbourhood clean-ups, and programs encouraging low-impact choices throughout each stay. Guests can also participate through Duo Café & Bakery’s reusable mug loyalty program and mindful travel options, while colleagues take part in sustainability-focused events such as Power Hour clean-ups and internal idea-sharing programs.
As a social enterprise, Inn at Laurel Point pairs environmental initiatives with meaningful community impact. The hotel provides discounted room rates for patients traveling to Victoria for treatment at the BC Cancer Agency and offers complimentary respite stays each month for guests supported by The Cridge Centre for the Family. The hotel also supports Rainbow Kitchen through board leadership and colleague volunteerism and funds annual bursaries for hospitality students at Camosun College.
Inn at Laurel Point aligns its sustainability initiatives with seven priority goals from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and supports sector-wide collaboration through sponsorship of the IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Conference.
For more information about Inn at Laurel Point, visit laurelpoint.com.