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Eco-friendly luxury: Inspira Santa Marta Hotel’s commitment to sustainability

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08 October 2024

Eco-friendly luxury: Inspira Santa Marta Hotel’s commitment to sustainability

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The Inspira Santa Marta Hotel in Portugal combines luxury with sustainability, using eco-friendly practices and a carbon-free website to minimize its environmental impact.

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Cyprus

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Iceland

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Spain

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Company with 250 or more employees

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National authorities

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SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

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    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Innovative tourism services

    • Promoting PEF/OEF methods for tourism

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

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    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

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    • Tour operator activities

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The article provides an overview of the Inspira Santa Marta Hotel in Portugal which is a business hotel committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Opened in 2010, it integrates eco-friendly practices such as using renewable energy, thermal insulation, and local materials like cork. The hotel aims to offer unique experiences while minimizing environmental impact, and has been recognized for its sustainability efforts. Recent initiatives include a carbon-free website to offset its digital carbon footprint.

#Sustainable destinations #Eco-friendly accommodations #Renewable electricity #Carbon footprint reduction

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