Today, sustainability is not just an option appreciated by customers, but also a duty for businesses. This is even more true for the hospitality sector, as new trends emphasize travelers' preference for vacations with zero environmental impact.
This is why iH Hotels Group aims to become a reference point for clients with a greater ecological and sustainable awareness, even during their leisure or business trips.
To protect the environment and reduce environmental impact, here are the eco-sustainable projects of the Italian hotel group for the new year:
- Electric vehicle charging stations
- Bicycle and scooter rentals
- Reduced water and energy consumption, and reduced CO2 emissions for laundry washing
- Energy management systems with low environmental impact and renewable sources (solar panels)
- Use of locally sourced and organic products, vegan and vegetarian menus
- Use of ecological and biodegradable products
- Adoption of other good practices to minimize waste
The goal is to protect the environment by converting hotels into eco-friendly accommodations and offering sustainable, high-quality services for all types of vacations. The first step is primarily focused on mobility.
As travelers' habits have changed following the pandemic, which forced a reassessment of transport systems, there is now a preference for single-occupancy modes of transport, such as bicycles, scooters, and low-environmental-impact electric cars. Cities have also adapted to accommodate these new modes of transport, so much so that in the main cities of art where iH Hotels are located (especially in tourist destinations), bicycle lanes, scooter paths, and charging stations for electric vehicles have been created.
For this reason, iH Hotels Group aims to offer its guests an added value to their stay by allowing them to conveniently recharge their electric vehicles (fully or partially, for example, during lunch or dinner) through the installation of charging outlets in the garages, and to explore the surroundings in an eco-sustainable manner by encouraging the use of bicycles. Furthermore, to incentivize guests to keep their cars off during their stay and to encourage an active vacation on two wheels, iH Hotels will equip their properties with branded bicycles and agreements for electric vehicle rentals. In cities like Milan and Padua, reaching workplaces, museums, or tourist attractions will be easier and more sustainable. Meanwhile, in vacation destinations like Villasimius and Courmayeur, bikes will be available: this way, the experience becomes green through itineraries ideal for a weekend or a week of eco-sustainable vacation, to discover the landscapes while cycling.
The ecological approach of travelers is an essential aspect, which is why iH Hotels Group makes it a real priority as travel picks up again, offering future travelers a series of services that protect the environment.
The future of travel is green: by choosing to stay at one of the Hotels in the iH Collection in Italy, you will contribute to protecting the planet!