25 Jan Lodging holiday apartment management: travelers prefer sustainable spaces

At Lodging Management, we recognize the growing significance of sustainability in the preferences of modern travelers, with 65% actively seeking accommodation that aligns with eco-friendly practices. As specialists in holiday apartment management, we have partnered with Sustonica, an innovative British company dedicated to awarding sustainability certificates for holiday rental apartments. Our approach prioritizes simple practical measures over major property investments like installing solar panels. By adhering to guidelines and adopting straightforward strategies, property owners can significantly change their environmental impact and enhance visibility on global platforms like booking.com.

Sustonica is a recently established British company that focuses specifically on assessing tourism houses’ and apartments’ sustainability. Their mission is to propose measures that reduce energy and water consumption while improving recycling strategies.

Chances are you have already incorporated eco-friendly features such as LED bulbs, dual-flush toilets, heat-efficient windows, and environmentally friendly appliances and are on your way to meeting 20% of their sustainability rating. Further improvements move property owners closer to the coveted 100%. Sustonica also evaluates criteria like destination and community promotion, waste reduction, proper waste separation, and water conservation in granting its certification.

Barcelona holiday apartments achieving the highest level, 3+, receive a certificate and can be featured on booking.com in the “Sustainable Travel” category. Additionally, they can be listed on EarthStays, a specialized search engine for eco-focused properties. Being on this platform is hugely advantageous, given that 80% of tourists prioritize sustainable travel, with 59% actively seeking the “sustainable” label in their searches.

Vanessa de Souza, co-founder and CEO of the company, highlights that a sustainable certificate translates to “more bookings, lower costs, customer satisfaction, and a reduction in the environmental impact of the tourism industry.” If you are committed to reducing emissions and aiming to attract environmentally conscious travelers, our holiday apartment management company is the ideal partner. In addition to directly connecting you with Sustonica, we proudly hold a Biosphere Sustainable 2024 seal, a testament to our dedication to environmental and social sustainability.