Sustainable overnight stay

“The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.” ― Paulo Coelho

When we talk about sustainability in hotel accommodation, we often focus on ecological aspects and the use of resources: well-thought-out energy concepts, saving water and reducing waste.

As customers, we have already realized that changing towels or even bed linen every day is unnecessary. This also applies to hygiene products individually wrapped in plastic in the bathroom or the coffee capsule machine in the hotel room, perhaps even to the energy-intensive minibar.

However, sustainability is also about social responsibility towards nature, people and animals.

Does a hotel visually fit into the surrounding landscape? Is it built using traditional methods and regional materials? Is the local fauna and flora taken into account and protected during planning? Is it possible to save historic buildings from destruction and give them a new function? Are natural materials mainly used in the room furnishings? Will local craftsmen be hired?

How is the hotel catering organized? Regional and seasonal products are given preference, but organic products or fair-trade products are also used. The steak comes from sustainable farming, the breakfast egg comes from the neighboring farmer and the jam perhaps comes from fruit from the hotel’s own garden.

And last but not least, employees play a crucial role for sustainably operating hoteliers: fair pay and fair treatment, appreciation and further training are important criteria. In addition to a variety of employment opportunities, hoteliers ensure higher regional income and a corresponding social status.

When we choose a sustainable hotel, we don’t just choose comfort, tasteful furnishings and regional cuisine. We choose authenticity, a family atmosphere and the importance of economic strengthening of the holiday region.

“It is our choices, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” – J.K. Rowling

The world is looking forward to welcoming you.