These sustainably-minded European establishments don’t just provide impressive accommodations; they’re living, breathing embodiments of a greener, more responsible approach to hospitality.
After months of planning, you’ve just arrived at your luxurious hotel in a scenic European destination. It’s all you’ve hoped for — a beautiful setting, cozy bed with soft linens, excellent service, fine dining, a high-end spa, outdoor activities, expansive grounds. What you didn’t realize is that the hotel you’ve chosen may be contributing to global warming, hurting the local economy, damaging the ecological balance of the region, exposing guests to a toxic environment, adding to the overflowing landfill, and serving food filled with artificial additives. Booking a hotel that is aesthetically pleasing and comfortable is easy, but there is far more at stake.
According to the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, the hospitality industry contributes one percent of global carbon emissions, can use up to eight times more water per person than the local community, and is a primary consumer of single-use plastics. And according to thinkbefore.eu, products that are used as part of hotel operations can pose potential hazards to human health.
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