HotelREZ and Elegant Hotel Collection have partnered with the sustainability solutions provider Greengage to introduce ECOsmart certification.
Under the new partnership, international certification will enable Elegant Hotel Collection member hotels to prove their sustainability credentials and cater to the growing demand for sustainable accommodation.
“HotelREZ technology will simplify the certification process for Elegant Hotel Collection member hotels,” said Andrew Perolls CEO, Greengage Solutions. “Through this partnership, we can extend the ECOsmart framework to independent hotels globally, making sustainable hospitality more accessible than ever.”
Since its inception in 2020, the ECOsmart certification has helped properties demonstrate their environmental commitments, with a growing number already within the HotelREZ family of brands.
The certification is available in Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum levels, awards are accompanied with transparent information on how the hotel qualifies including details such as carbon footprint per night and the availability of sustainable amenities like EV charging points.
“Bookings are increasingly driven by a demand for sustainable travel options” commented Daniel Simmons, CCO, HotelREZ. “This collaboration not only empowers hotels to meet these expectations but also aligns with our mission to support the planet & the agencies requirements with their preferred global accommodation partners.”
The ECOsmart certification will be integrated into the Elegant Hotel Collection content platform and the Cvent negotiated corporate solicitation tool, which has streamed the application process.
Participating hotels will benefit from having their sustainability details clearly displayed to potential guests and booking agents in the GDS, identifying specific criteria behind the certification such as a commitment to no single-use plastic, reduced laundry cleaning or recycling of water usage. This supports the increasing demand from environmentally conscious travellers for transparency to show what steps hotels have put in place to be sustainable.
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