Sustainability
OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL
As a collective, we make a difference around the world.
1. We believe independent hotels embody sustainable hospitality
Local hotels are an integral part of their local community and foster a sense of place and authenticity. Guests in an independent hotel know their stay directly impacts the community by protecting the cultural heritage; supporting local jobs; and caring for the surrounding environment. This ensures future generations can continue enjoying the adventure and transformation that travel brings. To us, sustainability is an integral, long-term and ever-evolving mission.
Local hotels are an integral part of their local community and foster a sense of place and authenticity. Guests in an independent hotel know their stay directly impacts the community by protecting the cultural heritage; supporting local jobs; and caring for the surrounding environment. This ensures future generations can continue enjoying the adventure and transformation that travel brings. To us, sustainability is an integral, long-term and ever-evolving mission.
2. We want our guests to know how to actively contribute
We shine a light and give voice to our hotels’ initiatives As a guest, you become a part of their sustainability: reducing consumption, emissions and waste, nurturing natural ecosystems, funding and conserving the arts, supporting education and equal employment opportunities and supporting local businesses, including homegrown foods that go straight to your table.
We shine a light and give voice to our hotels’ initiatives As a guest, you become a part of their sustainability: reducing consumption, emissions and waste, nurturing natural ecosystems, funding and conserving the arts, supporting education and equal employment opportunities and supporting local businesses, including homegrown foods that go straight to your table.
3. We build upon our ecosystem of like-minded industry partners
Our partners, from a wide range of industries and sectors, are connected with hospitality. We assess their mode of operation, general conduct, sustainability policies and vision to align them with our own.
Our partners, from a wide range of industries and sectors, are connected with hospitality. We assess their mode of operation, general conduct, sustainability policies and vision to align them with our own.
2022 Great Future Sustainability Awards
Independent, local hospitality is sustainable hospitality. Our Great Hotels of the World Members are doing great things and making a world of difference. Shining a light and celebrating their outstanding initiatives is our small way of contributing towards a great future where generations to come will continue to benefit from the transformative power of travel.
Economic Sustainability Award:
Recognizing a specific initiative, campaign or programme that has a positive economic impact on the local economy.
Finalists:
Finalists:
- Onyria Quinta da Marinha:1 stay 1€ program for Café JOYEUX-Portugal
- Ilunion Hotels: Hoteles Todos Incluídos
- Ilunion Hotels: Too good to go - Against food waste
Environmental Sustainability Award
Recognizing a specific initiative, campaign or programme that improves and protects the environment, locally or globally.
Finalists:
Finalists:
- The Chedi Lustica Bay: Life Cycle Thinking
- The Yeatman: The Yeatman Project
- Onyria Quinta da Marinha: Onyria Solar Power
- Ilunion Hotels: Reimagine, recreate, restore
Social Sustainability Award
Recognizes a specific initiative, campaign or programme with a social or cultural impact on the community, including employees, local population, businesses and important local or cultural sites.
Finalists:
Finalists:
- THE BALÉ Nusa Dua: Passionforlife
- Derby Hotels: Cultural Heritage and Social Commitment
- Onyria Quinta da Marinha: Onyria Second Life
- Ilunion Hotels: Funds for minors affected by the war
Sustainable Events Award
This award will recognize a specific event, campaign or programme with a specific and central sustainability goal. It may be related to Environmental, Social, Economic or Technological Sustainability.
Finalists:
Finalists:
- Onyria Quinta da Marinha: Walking Meetings
- Ilunion Hotels: Blind Dining
- Onyria Quinta da Marinha: Eco Hub Cascais