Can your accommodation join the fight against climate change?

Content in collaboration with Bioscore Sustainability, a sustainability consultancy for tourism companies.

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Within the framework of the World Day against Climate Change, it is crucial to reflect on the fundamental role that tourism plays in mitigating the effects of climate change. As professionals in the tourism sector, it is inevitable to understand the responsibility that falls on the sector to preserve the planet's biodiversity and actively contribute to reducing our ecological footprint.

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Tourism has undoubtedly played a prominent role in the economic development of many regions of the world. However, it is also one of the sectors that generates a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions and consumes vast natural resources. Therefore, it is essential that tourism companies try to minimize and reverse their environmental impact with good practices.

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Why is it important to bet on responsible tourism?

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We must all row so that this activity focuses on principles that respect the limits of nature and promote practices that conserve natural and cultural resources for future generations. By adopting responsible measures, tourist accommodations not only reduce their environmental impact, but also contribute to raising tourists' awareness about the importance of conserving our planet.

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So far, everything is clear. Now, how to take action? Key practices include efficient water and energy management, waste minimization, conservation of local biodiversity, and promotion of responsible tourism in host communities. These measures are not only ethical, but can also be economically beneficial in the long term by reducing operating costs and increasing customer satisfaction.

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If you don't measure, you can never reduce your environmental impact

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In this context, it is essential to have effective tools that help tourist accommodations measure and reduce their environmental impact accurately and efficiently. 

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One of the most recognized options is Bioscore Sustainability, the Valencian startup awarded the EY Award for the Best Sustainable Tourism Project at the Tourism Innovation Awards 2022. This certifier offers advanced tools to calculate both the carbon footprint and the water footprint of tourist accommodations.

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The truth is that without these measurements, you cannot understand the environmental impact of hotel operations and establish realistic reduction targets. These are modest efforts that have a real impact on the environment and on the perception that travelers have of your accommodation.

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Sustainability is not expensive, in fact it helps you reduce costs

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Despite the fact that the sustainability campaign has a facade of a lot of investment, we can assure that establishing good and sustainable practices in any tourist accommodation does not involve a large economic investment. In fact, it is the opposite. Companies like Bioscore are making sustainability accessible so that there is no excuse, what they call democratizing sustainability.

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Thanks to water and carbon footprint calculations, inefficiencies and areas where it is convenient to implement changes to reduce energy and water consumption can be revealed. By doing so, hoteliers can achieve greater operational efficiency and reduce costs in the long term, which can increase business profitability.

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So, can your tourist accommodation join the fight against climate change?

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The answer is Yes:

The World Day against Climate Change reminds us of the urgency to act. Regardless of the size of the establishment, each hotel has the potential to be an agent of change in the fight against climate change. The question is not whether your tourist accommodation can join this fight, but how it can do so effectively and sustainably. The opportunities are there, waiting to be seized, and together we can create a more responsible present and future.