Eco hotel is a hotel or accommodation that has made important environmental improvements to its structure to minimize its impact on the environment. The basic definition of a hotel is an environmentally responsible inn that follows a green life practice. These hotels must be green certified by an independent third party or by the country in which they are located. Traditionally, these hotels are mostly presented as Eco Lodges because of their location, often in the jungle, and their designs are inspired by the traditional use of building methods applied by skilled local craftsmen in various fields, such as Costa Rica and Indonesia.
Currently, eco hotels also include properties in "natural" locations that have invested in upgrading their "green" credentials.
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Criteria
The eco hotel should normally meet the following criteria [1]:
- Dependency on the natural environment
- Ecological sustainability
- Contributions are proven for conservation
- Environmental training program provisions
- Incorporate cultural considerations
- Provision of economic return to local community
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Characteristics
Green hotels follow strict green guidelines to ensure that their guests live in safe, non-toxic and energy-efficient accommodation. Here are some of the basic characteristics of green hotels:
- Household uses non-toxic cleaning and laundry detergent
- 100% organic cotton sheets, towels and mattress
- Non-smoking environment
- Renewable energy sources such as solar or wind energy
- Bulk organic soaps and non-packaged individual fixtures to reduce wastage
- Living room and hotel lobby recycling bins
- Reusing towels and sheets (guests can notify households to allow these slightly used items to reduce water consumption)
- Energy-saving lighting
- On-site transport with green vehicles
- Serve locally grown and organic food
- Dishes that can not be removed
- Offers a fresh air exchange system
- Greywater recycling, which is a reuse of kitchen, bath and laundry water for parks and landscaping
- newspaper recycling program
Definitions
Ecology is a very strong trend, be it belief or fashion, caring for the earth has become ideal for many people. As a result, eco-hotels have become an increasingly popular alternative in the tourism industry, increasing demand has led to a large number of hotels with planet-friendly options for all requirements.
According to the Royal Spanish Academy, one interpretation of ecological terms includes "defense and protection of nature and the environment." From what we understand, being green is what is sought is to preserve and protect everything that is natural. around us. contact with nature is something that is almost attached to the holiday, providing an opportunity to do the environment.
An ecological hotel is one that is fully integrated into the environment without damaging the environment, contributing in several ways for the advancement and improvement of local communities and the sustainable growth of the tourism industry.
This term has been used more regularly as new web sites aimed at the subject become more prominent and hotel owners are becoming more interested in protecting areas that their guests visit.
New properties are being built from sustainable resources - tropical hardwoods, local stones, and designed to better integrate with their environment. In addition, they are also run on eco-friendly principles, such as serving organic or locally grown food or using natural cooling compared to air conditioning.
Ekolabelling hotels in Europe
The EU Ecolabel is the official sign of the environmental quality of services and goods in the European Union (EU) that is certified by an independent organization and is applicable in many EU Member States.
Every tourism accommodation operator in the EU - from large hotel chains to small farms has been able to apply for European environmental labeling since 2003. Operators must meet strict minimum standards related to environmental performance and health standards. This should include the use of renewable energy sources, overall reductions in energy and water consumption, measures to reduce waste, regulatory environmental policy and the provision of non-smoking areas.
The first eco-friendly hotel in the EU is Sunwing Resort Kallithea, located in Rhodes, Greece in 2003 and the first eco-labeled hotel on the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) is the Jardim Atlántico Hotel on the Portuguese island of Madeira.
Ekolabelling hotels in South America
In Argentina, the Tourism Hotels Association (AHT) has created the annual award, Hoteles MÃÆ'¡s Verdes (Greener Hotel). Rewards - money awards and peer recognition - became the best eco hotel in the country, both operating and under construction. In 2013, Hoteles MÃÆ'¡s Verdes Award, eco-hotel projects Category, awarded to Palo Santo Hotel in Buenos Aires. In August 2014, the city of Buenos Aires has presented a new labeling system for hotels and hostels, "Ecosello". With three levels of certification (Committed, Advanced and Excellence), the new label aims to develop eco-tourism awareness of tourism operators in Buenos Aires
See also
- Ecotourism
References
External links
- The Hotel Struggle to Find the Right E-Mail, New York Times
- The Ultimate Green Hotel, Travel & amp; Convenience
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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