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30 August 2024

Eco-Friendly approaches for hotels and hostels

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The "Climate Action Guide for Hotels & Guesthouses" provides a roadmap for implementing sustainable practices in hospitality, from reducing carbon footprints to forming green teams.

Publishing org

Failte Ireland

Related Organisation(s)

i2CAT - The Internet Research Center

Irish Hotels Federation

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Geographical descriptors

Ireland

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Financial Institutions and Investors

International Organisations

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

NGOs / Non-profits

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Training opportunities

  • Business activities

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

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The "Climate Action Guide for Hotels & Guesthouses", developed by Fáilte Ireland and published in March 2022, serves as an introductory resource for sustainable practices within the hospitality industry. It covers several key areas, including sustainability, carbon footprint, practical steps for getting started, specific climate action approaches, and inspiration for green teams. This guide is essential for promoting sustainability, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing the resilience of hotels and guesthouses in the face of climate challenges .

#Carbon footprint reduction #Sustainable tourism #Reports

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