Hotel companies increasingly understand that incorporating sustainability and social responsibility into their strategy generates great opportunities. In this article we present some examples of hotels that have opted for sustainability as a differential value.
2019 has become a year of energy transition year of energy transition thanks to an increase in energy production using renewable energy using renewable energies and the implementation of measures to reduce energy consumption, such as the energy consumption, such as the promotion of efficiency and energy savings at the national level. at the national level. There has also been a change in mobility habits and an increase in local commerce. an increase in local trade. All reports and publications indicate that these trends will continue in 2020. these trends will continue in 2020.
Sustainable hotels: A growing trend on the rise
The number of sustainable hotels in Spain sustainable hotels in Spain are joining a lifestyle based on the 5 R's of hotel sustainability: rethink, rethink, rethink and rethink. R's of hotel sustainability: rethink, reduce, reuse, recycle and respect, reduce, reuse, recycle and respect. As Ana Pinedo head of sustainability at NH Hotels, Ana Pinedo, says: "In order to develop a good strategy of hotel responsibility, it is important to improve the design, construction, materials, materials, materials, materials, materials, materials, materials and materials. important to improve the design, construction, materials and more efficient equipment that reduces efficient design, construction, materials and equipment that reduce hotel consumption". As well as "betting on renewable energies".
For her part, Leticia Sotillo Environmental Management Manager at Hotel Sandos, explains that "To be sustainable, you have to take measuresin all areas. measures must be taken in all areas. This implies the implementation of sustainable purchasing policies sustainable purchasing policies with suppliers and products that respect the environment, waste minimization minimization of waste, selective waste collection, reduction of water and energy consumption, and the water and energy consumption and promoting the use of renewable energies, minimization of pollution and CO2 emissions, preservation and promotion of the culture and traditions of the of the culture and traditions of the environment, social and solidarity actions, actions to preserve nature and the environment, both plant and animal species and geological values, and and geological values, and actions for the fair treatment of employees, with equality and non-discrimination with policies of equality, non-discrimination and non-harassment.
The following are some of the hotels that have received recognition for their commitment to sustainability.
A totally natural natural at Hotel Aire de Bardenas
The Hotel Aire de Bardenas in Tudela (Navarra) was awarded the Caixabank Prize for Tourism Innovation in Spain for the 2019. Its architecture, design, location, tranquility and gastronomy were decisive to achieve this award.
Located in the natural park of Bardenas Real, Biosphere Reserve, the rooms of this hotel are scattered cubes. In addition, the jury also valued positively the 9 bubble rooms that it has and that are oriented to the east.
Garden Hotels, the best sustainable company in the Balearic Islands
Garden Hotels won the award for Best Sustainable Sustainable Company in the Balearic Islands at the Innobankia 2019 awards.
This award certifies and recognizes the various sustainable projects carried out in their hotels in the Balearic Islands dedicated to sustainability. Buffet with Km 0 food, spaces with 100% organic products, children's activities aimed at teaching them how to care for and love nature or workshops to make compost from organic waste generated by the hotel itself are some of the sustainable measures that this group carries out in its hotels.
Sustainability that stands out in Barcelona and elsewhere places in the world
Another example is the Avenida Sofía Hotel & Spa, located in Sitges. It stands out for having become a national benchmark for modernity, functionality and sustainability. Its 77 rooms have solar panels and wind turbines.
Another another example, already outside our country, is the Spice Island Beach Resort Spice Island Beach Resort, located in Saint George, Grenada. It is a luxury destination for guests looking to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of this Caribbean island. nature of this Caribbean island.
It stands out for measures such as solar heating, the installation of desalination plants solar energy, the installation of desalination plants, the existence of chlorine-free pools, the planting of new trees and a smoking ban. chlorine-free swimming pools, the planting of new trees and a ban on smoking throughout the hotel, including electric cigarettes. smoking throughout the hotel, including electric cigarettes.
And finally the hotel that has been recognized by National Geographic Traveler magazine as one of the best eco-friendly hotels in the world, the Six Senses Con Dao in Vietnam. Traveler magazine as one of the best eco-friendly hotels in the world, the Six Senses Con Dao, in Vietnam. It is built with sustainable materials. Its structure is designed to maximize air flow and reduce the need for air conditioning. air conditioning. It also stands out for its privileged location: surrounded by beach, vegetation and jungle. beach, vegetation and jungle.
These should motivate other hotel companies to make a commitment to sustainability. At your hotel, do you have a new year's resolution to take specific measures to improve sustainability? Tell us about it!
However, sustainability should not only be reflected in the aspects we have seen. in the aspects we have seen. It can also be reflected in the bed and bath linens. bed and bath linen. And in that sense, in Vayoil we can advise and help you.
