Accommodation Providers

Accommodation providers are one of the most prominent businesses within the tourism industry and as such, have one of the greatest responsibilities towards operating in the most environmentally and socially responsible ways to limit negative impacts. Many of the indicators will not apply to your business year on year and mainly focus on start-up, modifications and extensions such as construction and landscaping. By incorporating these approaches into your business from the beginning, you immediately reduce your impacts and also create a business specifically designed to operate responsibly.

Sustainable Construction

Using locally sourced resources, from employing local workers to opting for sustainable energy sources, sustainable construction is the first step towards responsible operations.

Jeopardy of Local Services

Accommodation providers require large amounts of resources making understanding and respecting the infrastructure of local communities an imperative aspect of any responsible business.

Landscaping

Endemic plants have evolved to survive in local conditions such as lack of water or extreme temperatures, by incorporating local plants into your landscape you can cut down horticultural costs and also improve local ecosystems.

Access Rights

Your business should never impede upon the access rights of local residents or tribal communities; offering to share services can help create strong working relationships with neighbouring communities.

Special Needs

Overseas travel can often be a challenge for travellers with special needs; a responsible tourism operator will make the additional efforts to improve access to services and facilities for clients with special needs and requirements.