We just learned from a study on Sustainable Tourism that:
- Certification by itself means nothing. It needs to be concrete and have clear examples. What are you doing? Solar panels for heating water, compost for the organic vegetable garden, etc.
- Guests are not willing to pay a premium (yet) but very much appreciate a focus on sustainability.
- There is no brand that is identified in the hospitality business as leader in sustainability…an opportunity for Cayuga?
What do you think about sustainability and hospitality? We would love to hear from you. Please write to info@cayugaonline.com.
The proof of the pudding is ever more in the tasting. In a world where a negative opinion can go viral overnight, giving the customer a positive, rewarding, unique and thoroughly sustainable experience is every travel company’s first order of business.
1 comments:
Leticia Menger Hi there,
I have to agree that Certification means nothing if you dont do what it takes to.
I have worked in 2 small hotels over here in Brazil helping them become more self sufficient in energy, growing their own organic fruits and veggies, educating staff regarding waste... But not having in mind the certification but for their own surprise to be more profitable and rewarding to word at... ... Ver mais
I do know we have to be guest oriented but we realised that once we have staff that are happy and a hotel that is profitable it all works towards having satisfied guest with not toomuch effort ....
I am a huge fan of your work at Cayuga wish I could see and learn more from you!
Regards
Lethi Menger
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