Resources

Our resource page will keep you up to date on environmental issues that impact the tourism and hospitality sector, and other relevant information, including events, awards, special days, etc. If you think we should add any particular piece of information, send us the details through our Contact Us page.

Members have access to the GHP Members Resource database – Under Development

Should Sustainable Tourism certification for businesses be encouraged? – a Response from GHP

GHP responds to an article effectively arguing that 3rd party providers should not be encouraged

Taking Control of your heating – room by room realtime control

Installing wireless TRV's to give you control

Grow Your Own – Starter Kits for Hotels & Restaurants

Quick success - without needing green fingers

Thought Piece: Balancing Tourism Growth with Climate Reduction Targets

Can we actively plan to grow tourism and ignore increasing carbon emissions?

90% of consumers look for sustainable options when travelling

Biomass Solution for an Irish Hotel – Saving €44,000 annually

Making large savings by burning wood

A Net Zero Hotel – What does it look like

What does a Fully Net Zero hotel look like?

Energy costs – Get Winterised Now

What should hotels do now in advance of massive energy costs this winer?

EU plans to make Solar PV Mandatory

Solar rooftop obligation for commercial and public buildings as of 2026, and for new residential buildings as of 2029.

Sourcing Seafood Sustainably

Enclosed is a link to the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance guide to sourcing seafood sustainably - if you are serious about the environment apply their principles now!

WTTC Launches Hotel Sustainability Basics

WTTC launches 12 basic sustainability criteria hotels should implement - NOW

Booking.com confirms that travellers want to stay in Sustainable Accommodation

The most extensive sustainable travel research from Booking.com to date highlights increasing desire to make more mindful and conscious choices across the entire travel experience

Your primary resource for Sustainable & Responsible Tourism in Ireland