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Water-smart tourism: European hotels adopt innovative solutions

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31 October 2024

Water-smart tourism: European hotels adopt innovative solutions

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The article by Euronews and the European Commission highlights the adoption of innovative water recycling methods by hotels in Europe’s water-scarce areas, promoting the EU’s #WaterWiseEU campaign to raise awareness about sustainable water use.

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European Commission

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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

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

EU Institutions

International Organisations

Local Authorities

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Circularity of tourism services

    • 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

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The article published by Euronews in partnership with the European Commission on October 8, 2024, delves into how hotels in water-scarce regions of Europe are implementing innovative methods to recycle and optimize water usage by tourists. It highlights initiatives from the European project WAT’SAVEREUSE, led by the Pyrenees–Mediterranean Euroregion, such as the 15% water savings per tourist at Les Mimosas campsite and the Can Buch hotel’s use of over half its water from collected rainwater. This article is part of Euronews and the European Commission’s effort to promote the EU’s Water Wise campaign, #WaterWiseEU, which aims to raise awareness about the increasing stress on Europe’s water systems and the need for sustainable water management.

To learn more about the actions taken by hotels and get inspired to become #WaterWiseEU, tap the attached link.

#Waste reduction #Circular tourism economy #Sustainable tourism

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