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Sustainable excellence at Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort in Estonia

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09 October 2024

Sustainable excellence at Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort in Estonia

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Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort in Estonia is celebrated for its Green Key eco-label and sustainable practices, including biofuel heating, solar hot water, and promoting local organic goods.

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Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

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Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Local Authorities

National authorities

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

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    • Wellness tourism

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    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Innovative tourism services

    • Promoting PEF/OEF methods for tourism

    • Short-term rentals

  • Business activities

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Other accommodation

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

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The case study highlights the Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort in Estonia which has been recognized with the Green Key eco-label since 2004 for its commitment to sustainability. It uses biofuels for heating, solar panels for hot water, and energy-saving practices, while promoting locally produced organic goods. The resort’s integrated heating system also serves educational purposes, highlighting alternative energy production methods.

#Sustainable destinations #Eco-friendly accommodations #Renewable electricity #Resource efficiency

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