The Power of Sustainable Travel

Celebrating World Environment Day with Ownia Collection

In honor of World Environment Day, let’s delve into the significance of sustainable travel and explore how Ownia Collection’s eco-friendly hotels are making a positive impact on the world. Sustainability in the travel industry is more crucial than ever, and by making environmentally conscious choices during our journeys, we can all contribute to a healthier planet.

The Importance of World Environment Day

World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5th, was established by the United Nations in 1972. It serves as a global platform to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues and encourage action to protect our planet. Each year, World Environment Day focuses on a specific theme, and this year’s theme, “Ecosystem Restoration,” is particularly relevant to sustainable travel. It emphasizes the need to restore and conserve natural ecosystems, which aligns perfectly with the principles of sustainable travel.

Sustainable Travel: Why It Matters

Sustainable travel involves making travel decisions that minimize environmental impact, support local economies, and respect cultural heritage. The key principles of sustainable travel include reducing carbon footprints, conserving natural resources, and supporting local communities. By adopting sustainable travel practices, we can enjoy the beauty of our planet while ensuring it remains vibrant and healthy for future generations.

Benefits of Sustainable Travel:

Environmental:

Social:

Economic:

Reduces pollution, conserves biodiversity, and mitigates climate change.

Promotes cultural exchange, preserves heritage, and improves the well-being of local communities.

Boosts local economies, creates jobs, and supports sustainable development.

Ownia Collection’s Commitment to Sustainability

Ownia Collection promotes sustainable travel and adheres to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The collection’s mission is to provide luxurious, eco-friendly accommodations that allow guests to experience the best of both worlds: comfort and sustainability.

Ownia Collection’s 12 Sustainability Pillars:

ENERGY: Utilizing renewable energy sources and implementing energy-saving practices.

WATER: Reducing water usage through innovative technologies and practices.

WASTE: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, and having waste management systems for environmental protection.

REGENERATION: Restoring natural ecosystems and landscapes through reforestation, wildlife protection, and greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts.

COMMUNITY: Empowering local communities by employing locals, offering community engagement, education, financial support, and health services to foster prosperity and growth collaboratively.

HERITAGE: Promoting and preserving the local culture and traditions.

WELLNESS: Offering guests locally made, organic products like soaps, shampoos, creams, and spa items, ensuring a natural and sustainable experience.

FOOD: Our member hotels prioritize sustainability by growing their own food and sourcing locally to support community supply chains, ensuring leftover food is repurposed for local animals or composted to minimize waste.

EDUCATION: We promote sustainable travel through member hotels offering sustainability tours to highlight their efforts, alongside supporting local education and training in sustainable practices.

JUSTICE & LEGISLATION: Advocate for the strategic management of natural resources, and our member hotels enforce strict policies to combat exploitation and harassment, promoting long-term sustainability management.

DESIGN: Our member hotels prioritize sustainability by using local, natural materials in construction and décor, supporting local artists and respecting intellectual property rights.

EQUALITY: Our member hotels offer equal opportunities for local residents, including managerial roles, without discrimination, prioritizing fair wages, labor rights, and a safe working environment for employees.

Spotlight on Sustainable Hotels

Ownia Collection features several properties renowned for their exceptional sustainability practices. Here are a few highlights:

Bucuti & Tara:

Located in Aruba, Bucuti & Tara is renowned as a net zero hotel, meaning it achieves net zero carbon emissions by balancing the amount of emitted carbon with an equivalent amount offset. This resort employs extensive energy efficiency measures, utilizes renewable energy sources, and offsets remaining emissions through reforestation projects.

The Giraffe Manor

Located in Kenya, The Giraffe Manor is famous for its exceptional wildlife conservation programs. The manor is home to a herd of endangered Rothschild giraffes, and it actively supports their conservation through breeding programs and habitat preservation efforts. Guests can engage in educational programs and witness the direct impact of their stay on wildlife conservation.

Inkaterra Hotels

Inkaterra Hotels in Peru offer an exceptional blend of luxury and sustainability, providing guests with unforgettable experiences while promoting environmental stewardship. At Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, nestled in the Amazon rainforest, guests can immerse themselves in the vibrant biodiversity through guided jungle walks and canopy tours, all while staying in eco-friendly accommodations designed to minimize impact on the environment. Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo, located in the heart of the Andean cloud forest, combines traditional architecture with modern comfort, offering orchid garden tours and visits to the iconic Machu Picchu.

Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, set in the Sacred Valley, emphasizes farm-to-table dining with produce from its organic farm and offers cultural activities that connect guests with local heritage. These hotels not only provide luxurious stays but also ensure that exploring Peru has a positive impact on both the environment and local communities.

The Positive Impact of Sustainable Hotels

Sustainable hotels have a broader positive impact on the environment, local economies, and cultural preservation. Success stories from Ownia Collection’s sustainability initiatives include measurable outcomes such as reduced carbon emissions, increased biodiversity, and enhanced community well-being.

happy green travels with ownia

Celebrate World Environment Day by committing to more sustainable travel practices. Book your next trip with Ownia Collection and experience firsthand how luxurious and sustainable travel can coexist. By choosing Ownia Collection, you are making a positive impact on the world, one trip at a time.

Every journey with Ownia Collection is not just an escape to a beautiful destination but a step towards a more sustainable and harmonious world. Celebrate World Environment Day by traveling responsibly and luxuriously, knowing that your choices contribute to a better future for our planet

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