Accommodation

The environmental and social impact of accommodation is not always fully understood when compared to transport. However, research has shown that many aspects of where we choose to stay – from food miles and waste, to energy consumption and local employment – can significantly increase the impact our trips have both on the environment and the local community.

Here at Travalyst, we’re working with global travel and technology brands to make it easier for you to identify and book accommodations that are making an effort to be more sustainable. At the same time, our partners are working to help accommodation providers identify where they could improve.

Consumer demand

Travellers are increasingly interested in more sustainable accommodation options. According to research by Booking.com, 76% of travellers say they want to make more effort in the next year to travel more sustainably.

The problem, however, is that people often don’t have access to reliable, consistent sustainability information, making it challenging to opt for more sustainable travel options.

The right information – at the right time

Our partners are enabling accommodation providers to submit their sustainability practices and relevant certifications, and then displaying that information across their travel booking sites. You can find this information on the property booking pages on Booking.com, Google, and Expedia. Here are some examples of what this looks like: