These sustainable hotels across the world are committed to reducing environmental impacts in all of their daily operations. From conserving energy and water, preserving natural habitats and pollution prevention, to socio-cultural responsibilities such as giving back to local communities where they operate. Some of these best eco-friendly hotels also highlight green design and architecture, with ecologically responsible buildings that are simply amazing! Here, we have explained about the ecological endeavours of each hotel for you to consider your next trip.
Sri Lanka
There are a lot of reasons to visit Sri Lanka. For starters, it’s one of the best ways to experience South-east Asian culture and it is easy to navigate. With a list of beautiful eco-friendly hotels, we found out about ‘The Cinnamon Wild Hotel’. It is an eco lodge where you can immerse yourself entirely in that of nature, where you are sure to sight crocodiles, exotic birds, wild boar and deer. The perfect place for any animal lover.
France
With fabulous views over the valley and the Beaufortain mountains beyond, you could be forgiven for thinking that Chalet Pajules is a long way from anywhere! In fact, it’s less than 10 minutes from the ski station of Valmorel itself. One of the newest ski stations in France, Valmorel was established in the 1970s, and is very different from older ski resorts. You won’t find any high rise concrete hotels here – the village has a traditional chalet-style look, with a traffic-free square with a great choice of shops, bars and restaurants. Of course, the seasonal food comes from the region.
Dubai
Dubai is an exciting hub for visitors from all over the world. The city is home to many record-breaking sites, plenty of must-visit attractions, and the best tropical weather for water activities. There is a 100% solar-powered hotel breaking ground in Dubai. Environmentally friendly hotels are springing up around the world from the Polynesian island to the Swiss Alps. Building a fully eco-friendly hotel is not easy. But they are surrounded by a supportive community. Located in the Sustainable City, Dubai’s first sustainable integrated developed, they are not having an issue drawing in eco-friendly guests.
Indonesia
There are many eco-friendly hotels in Bali, offering you a ‘green’ holiday. With facilities, services and practices that are set up to be environmentally sustainable. A hotel that focuses heavily on water conservation with a dedicated spring water collection installation that is shares with the community, is the ‘The Samaya Ubud’ hotel. Green Globe certified, it also adopts an impressive recycling system and active CSR team. It is also a stunning hotel located in the biggest archipelago in the world. Indonesia gathers hundreds of cultures and ethnic groups to one, the ultimate cultural experience for tourists. Other awe-inspiring attractions in Indonesia include colonial ruins, ancient traditions, flourishing wildlife, and amazing natural beauty.
Lebanon
Another Green Globe Certified hotel, ‘Movenpick Hotel’ in Beirut is part of an internationally recognised resort constantly introducing initiatives with the aim to reduce and optimize its consumption resources. From employing energy efficient lights, reducing water to managing waste and the use of chemicals. Furthermore, Lebanon boasts some of the most beautiful attractions in the middle east. The capital city, Beirut, is the hub of the country’s culture and history. Even after ravages of time and war, there’s still much to see in this urban wonder. The sheer contradiction in fashion, culture, and architecture creates a curious mix of attractions. Popular attractions include the Sursock Museum, Holiday Inn, Pigeon Rocks Raouche, Zaitunay Bay, and more.
Africa
Africa is home to 54 countries offering formidable animal life and expensive landscapes. Some of these places haven’t changed in centuries, which makes the continent one of the best destinations on the planet. Popular tourist destinations in Africa include Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Egypt. ‘The Phantom Forest Eco Reserve’ in Knysna is a destination in the afromontane forest. With stunning and serenely indulgent Tree Suites within the forest, you experience a harmonious balance with nature and the ultimate expression of privacy from the hustling and bustling world.
Now is the perfect time to start thinking about the way you travel and it is up to us to make a change. Many hotels are now doing what they can to ensure we indulge in all the ways we would want to go on a holiday, but while doing so with a green mindset.
By Charlotte Hurley
