World Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd,
an opportunity that also brings large hotel chains
international companies to reflect on the importance of sustainability.
HotelmyPassion guides you to discover 6 green stays
that give a smile to our planet.
Sustainable tourism is now an established and ever-expanding trend. The ‘green’ is no longer just a lifestyle but above all for the hospitality sector it has become a real philosophy. Continuous attention to the choice of materials used to build and furnish the structures, the reduction of plastic materials, zero kilometer gourmet menus, water saving and exploitation of solar energy are just some of the precautions that international hotel chains and hotels higher-end are adopting. On the occasion of the World Earth Day which has been celebrated every April 22nd since 1970, HotelmyPassion takes you to the discovery of 6 eco-conscious stay ideas to put on your wish list.
Val d’Ega
Promoter of a sustainable mountain holiday, even before it became fashionable, was the Val d’Ega. Thanks to the Dolomites, one of the most committed areas in the world in implementing an environmentally friendly way of life. For this reason, the Carezza ski area and 5 of its hotels have joined the Climate Neutral Alliance 2025 and measure their CO2 footprint every year, reducing it where possible and offsetting the rest. 35 accommodation facilities among those in operation autonomously heat the water and the rooms using solar systems, while 9 generate electricity by themselves with photovoltaic systems. The highlight is the Oberholz refuge, heated exclusively with geothermal energy.
Relais & Châteaux
Freedom and respect for the environment. In the future, choosing the destination of your holidays cannot ignore an evaluation that goes beyond the charm of the places. And following this direction, Relais & Châteaux reflects on what tomorrow will be for the hotel industry. Tune in to the rhythm of nature and forget about the technological stress of every day, sleep in a paradise like the botanical gardens of the Relais & Châteaux Villa della Pergola in Alassio, for example. Sea view and exotic colors.
Bio-sustainability is also very important, i.e. minimizing the environmental impact by resorting only if necessary to chemical and potentially toxic substances. Il Borro Relais & Châteaux in San Giustino Valdarno has made this its flag. All the activities, in fact, are carried out according to the alternation of the seasons and the life cycles of the products and the soil. Finally, we must not forget the support for local communities. Those who choose to stay at the Relais & Châteaux Borgo San Felice, in Castelnuovo Berardenga, have the opportunity to get to know the Orto Felice, a project of inclusion and social participation managed by a group of disabled and elderly young people living in the area.
Hilton
Travel with Purpose is the name of the project with which Hilton has committed to double its investment in social impact and halve its environmental impact by 2030. And on the occasion of World Earth Day, why not put some hotels in the chain on your bucket list definitely eco-friendly? The luxury of the Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is combined with high energy efficiency, excellent waste management and support for the most disadvantaged communities together with the non-profit organization Equoevento.
Even the Hilton London Bankside focuses on the green, just think of the lawn on the roof that not only reintegrates the landscape but is home to several beehives from which the excellent honey available for breakfast is obtained. This property also holds a record, the world’s first fully vegan suite. Other virtuous examples are the Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall of the Emirates, the Conrad Washington DC – a sort of urban oasis in the US capital – and the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal in Mexico, a prestigious retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean for make eco-conscious travelers dream.
Four Seasons
The Maldives are among the most desired destinations, a heritage to be protected by keeping a watchful eye on our planet. Four Seasons Maldives has always been committed to implementing marine conservation programs to fully protect the ecosystem. The Four Seasons Resorts Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, in the Baa Atoll, is a jewel of sustainability and this is demonstrated by its latest project, to build one of the largest chicken coops ever seen to have the freshest, organic and organic eggs to be served daily at the resort’s Blu Beach Club restaurant. The flavor of KM0 is that of a genuine dish that makes even the Earth smile, and that reminds us that each of us can make a difference.
Comwell Hotels
During World Earth Day, we fly to Denmark where Comwell Hotels is confirmed as the most sustainable hotel chain in the whole country. In fact, since 2015, the brand has given an ecological footprint to its facilities with an approach that touches the entire value chain. The first to be involved are the employees, pivotal in the green transition, with whom a dialogue is created to always find new solutions for the benefit of the environment and guests. Not surprisingly, during this year, Comwell decided to involve all its staff in a training course on sustainability and to launch new ecological initiatives in its hotels.
Soneva
Luxury and environmental protection. A combination that has been part of Soneva‘s DNA for 25 years. Luxury on the water, hospitality of the highest level and memorable experiences for guests. The opening of the Soneva Jani Chapter Two in the Maldives is a new chapter for this company which, in addition to seducing visitors with breathtaking scenery and impeccable services, does not forget to have the utmost respect for the place where so much beauty arises. The Soneva villas and the new Water Reserves have been built to the highest environmental standards using green materials, such as wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, and using cutting-edge technologies to reduce their impact on the planet.
Happy World Earth Day to all hotel lovers!
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