Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Coral reef planting at Nanuku Resort encourages sustainability practices. Nanuku Resort, Fiji Hospitality operators that reduce their impact on the environment through green best practices in maintenance, services, logistics, products and supplies are becoming more commonplace throughout the world. These practices often include building with eco-friendly materials, planting on-site gardens with fresh produce and constructing water recycling facilities.
Also, abandoning traditional in-room extras such as plastic water bottles, toothbrushes and shampoos are now top priorities for hoteliers across the globe. Europe’s largest private hostel chain – a&o Hostels – with 26,800 beds across 26 locations has released its annual a&o Sustainability Report to document its efforts and progress on sustainability issues while serving as an inspiration – even a road map – for other hospitality operators to follow suit. The report offers comprehensive analysis of key sustainability issues and the company’s approach to them over the past year, including: · Reducing its carbon emissions by 77% since 2015 · Committing €20 million for energy-efficient renovations by 2029, and €300,000 to further educate and train employees on sustainable practices · The company is on track to be the first Net Zero hostel chain in Europe in 2025.
“The future of travel lies in sustainability,” says Oliver Winter, CEO & Founder, a&o Hostels. .
