Stay in truly special eco-hotels & sustainably accredited hotels - meaningful stays in superb hotels which are better for the planet, society and local economies.
Where you stay has a crucial role in the sustainability of an event. The idea that a sustainable stay means a night under the canvas of a yurt is fanciful. Sustainable accommodation can be truly exception, featuring remarkable design & architecture, unique identities and wonderful menus based on local influences. Historic or cutting edge, sustainable hotels offer anything fascinating dives into local history & culture to mesmerising architectural masterpieces. Whether new or old, sustainable hotels are good for both the planet and the soul.
As well as protecting the environment, sustainability also relates to economic and social factors. An eco-hotel strives to lessen the impact on the planet, a sustainable hotel does this plus economic and social good. One of the biggest budget components of an event is the accommodation and the spending on a sustainable hotel can deliver significant local sustainability benefits to the accommodation and its local supply chain. Profits stay in the local economy and help to generate further economic activity amongst local support services and suppliers.
SUSTAINABLE EVENT HOTELS - WHAT TO EXPECT
SUSTAINABILITY CREDENTIALS
There are a range of accreditation schemes for hotels operating in Europe. Green Key is one such accreditation, an eco-label which is widely used in France, Greece, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. The certification process relies on reaching a number of sustainability criteria in economic, social and environmental fields. Environmental criteria go as granular as developing policies for indoor air quality and requiring that ecological products are used in renovation work. Staff training for the circular economy and waste reduction are also mandated. An eco-hotel is a term used to describe hotels which are minimising their impact on the natural world. They or may not have broad sustainability accreditation, whose criteria also include social and economic considerations.
SUSTAINABLE PLEASURES
A happy house makes for happy people. Hotels that have received sustainability accreditation are reliant on both infrastructural and service / behavioural compliance. This requires a great deal of commitment from the hotel staff, who are often passionately behind the pursuit of sustainability. The harmonious ambiance of a sustainable hotel can be an absolute pleasure to experience. Sustainability practices are numerous but can be staggering simple as well. It wasn’t too long ago that you would be in the Alps and presented with bottled water at dinner. Thankfully now, it is becoming common to get pure alpine water piped to a carafe and served in pristine condition. No waste, shipping or sitting on a pallet.
WHY PLAN A SUSTAINABLE EVENT?
Apart from those burning the candle at both ends, the hotel is where event attendees will spend the most time. The hotel stay usually consumes the biggest portion of the event budget as well. So, for the event planner looking at corporate social responsibility and environmental, social, and governance compliance, the choice of hotel is a priority. As well as complying with noble corporate goals, stays in sustainable hotels can be truly extraordinary experiences.
Service, dining, views, facilities, and location are all key considerations for a hotel stay. But consider supplementing those aspects with an experience of sustainable, guilt-free living. Being looked after by staff who care deeply about their product and whose local suppliers are beneficiaries of your stay. Sustainable hotels are very good for the soul and can be wonderfully enjoyable.
MORE SUSTAINABILITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR EVENT PLANNERS
Hotel sustainability accreditation encompasses environmental, social, and economic criteria compliance. There are numerous overlapping sustainability considerations, and more information is available below.
The best sustainability accreditation schemes use the 17 United Nations sustainable development goals as their foundation. The UN goals are also listed and linked to below.
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