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Sustainable Accommodation

Accommodation comes in all shapes and sizes, and so does its potential for positive impact, from pioneering wastewater management to employing those that need it most. A recent booking.com survey (2021) revealed that although over 80% of travellers want to book sustainable accommodation, just under half of them don’t know where to look. So, here are a few thought-starters to help guide the way.

“Is the hotel walking the talk? Look for whether it has an environmental policy with concrete figures and targets”

Locally owned, small and independent properties are

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