Key takeaways: Travalyst shares first sustainability certifications included on its list aimed at travel industry alignment. Travalyst’s initiative aims to support certifications through an evolving landscape of sustainability legislation whilst providing consistency across travel booking sites. The list of 49 certifications compliant with Travalyst criteria is diverse, including Audubon International, Green Key Global, Fair Trade […]
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Phocuswright Europe 2023 Executive Interview: Opportunities in short-term rentals Vanessa de Souza Lage, co-founder and CEO of Sustonica, and Andrew Bate, founder and CEO of Safely, talks at Phocuswright to PhocusWire senior reporter Linda Fox in the PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe 2023. Check out PhocusWire’s coverage… Print a Sustainability chart for your […]
Make it easy for the guests in your short-term rental properties to ditch single-use plastic and drink safe water.
The use of a sustainability chart inside vacation rentals is undeniably one of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal.
Water scarcity is a pressing global issue, and the tourism industry, including vacation rentals, has a significant role to play in addressing this challenge.
Vanessa De Souza Lage at ViturSummit 2023 – (ESG) DRIVING REVENUES TO YOUR BOTTOM LINE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ-LuxID4tg The panel discussion explores the challenge of getting guests to recycle in vacation rentals despite providing recycling options. Vanessa De Souza Lage shares insights from a sustainability communication course she attended, highlighting the effectiveness of engaging children in promoting […]
Vanessa De Souza Lage at GuestyVal 2023 – Check Out My New Sustainability Badge Panel This snippet of the panel discussion revolves around the ethical and moral responsibilities of property managers in the hospitality industry regarding sustainability. Vanessa De Souza Lage emphasizes the importance of property managers acknowledging their obligation to take action and engage […]
5 Effective Ideas to Encourage Recycling in Vacation Rentals In today’s world, where environmental concerns are at the forefront, it is essential for vacation rental owners and managers to take an active role in promoting eco-friendly practices. By incorporating sustainability initiatives into your rental property, you not only contribute to a greener planet but also […]
VRS493 – Sustainable Vacation Rentals: Making a Positive Impact on the Environment and Your Wallet In the latest sustainability report from Booking.com, a whopping 74% of respondents said they wanted to see more eco-friendly travel options. This is huge and means those operators who haven’t been paying attention to sustainability issues should perhaps make this […]