We are slowly getting there – our Tourism Leaders have failed to address Climate Change to date – now they will be forced to act. If implemented properly this will deliver huge cost savings to the tourism sector – if done properly……. Perhaps at some point the powers that be will look outside their bubble […]
SEE OUR CALL TO ACTION BELOW Whilst the negative impacts of the pandemic capture almost 100% of the sectors attention the environmental challenges facing us remain in place – and are increasing in intensity if you watch international reports and climate change issues occurring around the world. However, all businesses must also be aware of […]
Its great to see Environmental Sustainability highlighted – however, we have been here before in the Tourism Action Plans. Don’t hold your breath – we seem incapable of adopting and implementing environmental sustainability as a core discipline within tourism and hospitality – we are very good at talking a lot about it though!
The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has published recommendations on how the industry can continue fighting plastic pollution during the COVID-19 recovery Download the Recommendations here Green Hospitality also runs the Plastic Smart GREENMark. This is a programme designed to place the Irish Hospitality & Tourism Sector at the forefront of the War Against Plastic and show that […]
Many hotels and guesthouses across the country have already installed Electric Vehicle Car Charging points. Some have installed medium/fast chargers with the majority focusing in basic 7-22kW units which deliver a good charge overnight. But the majority of hotels and guesthouses still do not have EV Chargers. I recently watched a hotel run a cable […]
Sustainability is expanding and becoming an inexorable business approach. If you are not engaged, you are really not engaged! Your customers are been targeted by sustainable competitors = so why are you not on this business path – It saved you money, it pleases your staff, it retains existing customers and it attracts new customers […]
What are the key implications for hospitality and tourism? Covid-19 and Brexit are not going to stop the remorseless attack on waste across Europe. Smart businesses will take these challenges on board and put in place policies to be ahead of the curve, rather than wait to be punished or catch up. Single Use Plastics […]
The importance of Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in the Hotel Industry It is documented that every 10% reduction in energy consumption has the same financial effect as increasing your average daily room rate (ADR) by $0.62 to $1.35. The hospitality sector is one of the most energy-intensive and rising energy costs are driving owners/operators, as well […]
NTA allocates Euro 55m for cycling and walking projects GHP Comment: Smart accommodation suppliers will offer walking and cycling packages to their guests to benefit from these developments. Really smart businesses will link up with other accommodation suppliers and create routes with baggage transported between destinations. Extremely smart businesses will do the above and provide […]
Restrictions on the number of rooftop solar panels on houses and other properties are to be lifted to boost the amount of solar energy generated in communities. New rules will also allow more schools and community buildings to install solar for their own energy needs. The main outstanding issue is potential glint or glare from […]
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