Study finds Eco-Friendly Hotels in Spain to be More Profitable Than Regular Hotels
by Charley Cameron, 03/03/12
Read more: Study finds Eco-Friendly Hotels in Spain to be More Profitable Than Regular Hotels | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building (LINK)
As we see an increasing number of eco-friendly holiday destinations popping up around the globe,
a study from Cornell University has some great news for hotel owners and green vacationers alike: Spanish hotels that have earned the international environmental standard ISO 14001 show greater earnings and stronger performance than those who have not.
The study by Cornell University’s Center for Hospitality Research sampled 2082 Spanish Hotels, of which 108 had attained the ISO 14001 environmental standard. The standard, which is often utilized in Europe, is awarded to organizations which demonstrate a commitment
to follow the International Organization for Standardization‘s “framework for a holistic,strategic approach to environmental policy, plans and actions.”
Such a commitment from hotels can have a significant impact – the study notes that “tourism is a resource-intensive industry that leaves a considerable footprint on the environment”.
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