This IUCN report highlights the importance of biodiversity in hotels, and provides principles to integrate biodiversity-friendly actions into the design of hotel and resort buildings and in their daily operations.

Topics

Circular Economy
Destination Governance and Management
Environmental Conservation
Infrastructure and Facilities
Investment and Finance
Legislation and Regulations
Resource Management
Standards and Certifications
Strategic Planning and Action Plans
Value Chain Management

GSTC-D Criterias

A1 -Destination management responsibility
A2 -Destination management strategy and action plan
A4 -Enterprise engagement and sustainability standards
A7 -Promotion and information
A9 -Planning regulations and development control
B8 -Access for all
D1 -Protection of sensitive environments
D5 -Energy conservation
D6 -Water stewardship
D7 -Water quality

Sustainable Development Goals - SDG's

09- Industry Innovation & Infrastructure
11- Sustainable Cities & Communities
14- Life Below Water

Citation

“International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources;

2012;

Building and Operating Biodiversity-Friendly Hotels;

BTRP-ID: 2474″

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2008

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Program on African Protected Areas & Conservation

Training Resources

2019

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Building and Operating Biodiversity-Friendly Hotels

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