The green transition is no longer a myth, but a reality that is already in full swing. More and more travelers around the world are changing the way they get around, where they stay, and how they eat. In fact, 83% want to make sustainable tourism a priority in the future*. Labels and certifications are being created to support guests in this process and to guide hotels, vacation rentals, and bed-and-breakfasts through their ecological transformation. First and foremost, however, every accommodation can take three simple steps to keep pace with changing demand in tourism. What are these steps?
Influencing Your Own Energy Consumption
To this end, every accommodation can raise awareness among its guests to encourage them to reduce their energy costs (turning off lights, not washing towels every day, closing windows, limiting air conditioning use, etc.), but it’s also important to show them that you’re doing your part, too! For example, it makes sense to check the property’s insulation, consider installing solar panels if possible, and choose green energy providers. By sharing this information with your guests, you can involve them in the effort while also enhancing the value of your property.
Reduce Waste and Eliminate Plastic
The hospitality industry also generates (too) much waste as a result of its various activities. However, it is possible to significantly reduce this waste or even eliminate it entirely. As a result, more and more accommodations are setting a goal to stop using plastic altogether.
The elimination of plastic is also a noteworthy step, as there are already effective alternatives to cups, straws, single-use packaging, and water bottles. The Castalie Group is a great example to follow in this regard. Castalie is committed to providing access to high-quality water that is good for you and for our planet.
With its hotel water dispensers, Castalie offers the ability to produce your own fresh, still, or sparkling water. The water from each filtered dispenser is bottled on-site in recyclable glass bottles and consumed. A must for corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the hospitality industry and a true mark of quality and customer satisfaction for the end customer. Since 2011, the brand’s introduction to the hotel and restaurant industry has prevented the use of more than 120 million plastic bottles, and Castalie aims to reach 1 billion by 2025*! Castalie’s water dispensers are designed to be environmentally friendly, ACS-certified (Attestation de Conformité Sanitaire), and the materials used in their manufacture are replaceable and recyclable—an important component of the hotel’s CSR policy.
Selection of healthy, natural, and environmentally responsible appliances
In 2021, 73% of French people consider environmental protection when planning their trips, and more than 30% are now aware that indoor pollution can be more harmful than outdoor pollution. Choosing local suppliers and natural, healthy, and sustainable furnishings will ensure not only satisfied customers but also satisfied employees. When it comes to bedding, for example, Kipli has tailored its product line to the needs of professional hospitality providers. The goal: to offer ultimate comfort and the most suitable materials for use in the hotel industry, while respecting the environment, the health of employees, and that of guests.
Kipli mattresses, bed frames, bedding, and furniture for hotels and hostels are designed to stand the test of time. On average, a Kipli mattress lasts twice as long as a synthetic mattress. And because synthetic mattresses represent an outdated and environmentally harmful industry—namely, the petrochemical industry—Kipli has decided to switch gears and work with more natural materials: natural latex, organic cotton, Lyocell, and solid wood. All without ever compromising on the comfort and quality of bedding that will appeal to as many people as possible. The lasting impression? An extraordinary night’s sleep! And that goes for everyone, no matter their needs, and the whole family.
The H8 Collection group, which offers unique experiences in its charming accommodations, has chosen this option. In many of its hotels (Hôtel Mathis, Hauts de Loire, Hôtel Mont Blanc, etc.), travelers will now find baby mattresses, mattress protectors, and meubleauthentique.liveforters that fully ensure the comfort and health of its guests, both young and old.
In this way, every professional lodging establishment can take steps and initiatives at its own level to benefit our planet and the health of its inhabitants. At a time when sustainable tourism is an increasingly widely embraced and popular value, this is also a real bonus!