Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel has been awarded the '4-Gyoi-Kozakura' rating under the 'Sakura Quality An ESG Practice' certification. This marks the first time a facility in Wakayama Prefecture has received this recognition. The evaluation praised the hotel's sustainability initiatives, including local high school internship programs, volunteer work for Kumano Kodo restoration, and collaborations with local artisans and sake breweries.