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GUEST: Sustainable energy and water solutions for Maltese guesthouses

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09 April 2025

GUEST: Sustainable energy and water solutions for Maltese guesthouses

Ecotourism

Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

R&I on climate-friendly tourism

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An illustrative photo of a white and black yacht at dock near a city.

The GUEST project in Malta helps guesthouse owners adopt sustainable energy and water practices through free audits and funding support.

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GUEST project

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Interreg Europe

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Organisation Type

Company with 250 or more employees

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SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Ecotourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

    • Short-term rentals

  • Business activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Other accommodation

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The Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform has highlighted the GUEST project in Malta. This initiative supported guesthouse owners in transitioning to sustainable energy and water practices by providing free energy audits and assistance with funding applications. The Energy & Water Agency conducted detailed analyses and proposes tailored solutions to reduce carbon footprints. This comprehensive approach aims to overcome challenges such as insufficient technical knowledge and financial constraints.For more information about the project's objectives, activities, results, success factors, and funding needs, please follow the link provided on the left-hand side of the platform.

#Resource efficiency #Renewable electricity #Sustainable tourism #Carbon footprint reduction 

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