Pan Pacific Perth has been recognised for its performance in sustainable operations, receiving Gold Waterwise Business status and being named a Platinum Waterwise Business finalist at the 2026 Waterwise Awards.
Governed by the Water Corporation of Western Australia, the recognition reflects a disciplined and measurable approach to water efficiency embedded across the hotel’s operations. It builds on previous recognition in 2023 and reinforces the hotel’s continued focus on resource management as part of its broader repositioning.
Following a $50 million refurbishment completed last year, sustainability has been integrated into both the design and operational framework of the hotel. Water efficiency has been a central focus, with initiatives including low-flow fixtures, sensor taps in high-traffic areas, smart water metering, leak detection systems, and drip irrigation across landscaped zones.
These measures have delivered tangible outcomes, with average water usage per occupied room reduced from 0.548 m³ in 2024 to 0.4 m³ in 2025.
Guest-facing initiatives have also been introduced to support more conscious consumption, including in-room and lobby water filtration systems, reducing reliance on single-use plastics, alongside reusable bottle programs aligned with the broader Waterwise framework.
The hotel’s sustainability performance is further underpinned by Pan Pacific Hotels Group’s Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification, awarded across its Australian portfolio in 2024. This provides a structured foundation for ongoing progress across water efficiency, waste reduction and environmentally considered design.
“This recognition reflects the discipline and intent our team applies every day,” said Rens Breur, General Manager, Pan Pacific Perth. “Sustainability for us is not a standalone initiative, it is embedded in how we operate the hotel and how we deliver the guest experience. The results we are seeing are a direct outcome of that approach.”
As one of Perth’s leading large scale hotels, with 488 rooms and over 2,500 square metres of conference and event space, Pan Pacific Perth continues to evolve its operating model to align performance with responsibility.
Looking ahead, the hotel will further advance water efficiency through enhanced monitoring systems, optimisation of cooling tower operations, and the implementation of smart irrigation controls, alongside continued investment in team awareness and guest engagement.
