Natur & Biohotel Bergzeit

Boosting Sustainable Tourism Through Certification

EUROPEAN GOOD PRACTICE COLLECTION 2021

NOMINATION FORM

Please send until 6^th August 2021 to (herbert.hamele@ecotrans.de / cc diego.nunez@ecotrans.de)

NOMINATING CERTIFICATE

Natur & Biohotel Bergzeit

Contact Person:

Hermann Sammer, hermann@sammer-hotels.at

NOMINATED BUSINESS

 Natur & Biohotel Bergzeit

Internet contact

www.biohotel-bergzeit.at

Size of business (if known)

Small (from 10 to 49)

Category

Serviced accommodation

Country

Austria

Destination, with related protected area(s)

Name of the destination: Zöblen/Tannheimertal

Name of protected area(s) and/or major cultural heritage site(s) (if not the same name as the destination): =

Contact Person at the nominated business

Hermann Sammer, hermann@sammer-hotels.at

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS

according to following SDGs on Tourism4SDGs.org:

Please indicate very briefly their exemplary or innovative actions and measurable achievements (including quantified results if known)

SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

The tourism sector needs to adopt sustainable consumption and production (SCP) modes, accelerating the shift towards sustainability. Tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for tourism including for energy, water, waste, biodiversity and job creation will result in enhanced economic, social and environmental outcomes.

Exemplary or innovative actions:

•    Certified BIO HOTELS member since 2016

•    exclusive use of organic products (up to 3 exceptions per hotel possible; these are clearly visible to the guest)

•    min. 75% of the wines and spirits must come from organic cultivation

•    certified organic and natural cosmetics throughout

•    comprehensive resource management through mandatory CO2 certification

•    exclusive use of recycled paper or primary fiber paper from sustainable forest management

•    100% green electricity

•    Standards: https://www.biohotels.info/media/64783/bio-hotles-standards-2021-en-2142329.pdf

•    Inspected by Austria Bio Garantie

•    high quality products from 100% controlled organic cultivation

•    mainly products from the region from local farmers and suppliers

•    Much love for nature a mindful approach to our traditions: Values that are reflected at all levels in the Nature & Biohotel Bergzeit - in living, living and enjoying, in togetherness, in the responsible gentle tourism of our region and also in mobility.

•    Tradition: For over 25 years, the Sammer family has been welcoming guests at Landhaus Sammer and in 2016 the Natur & BIO HOTEL Bergzeit was opened.

Measurable achievements:

SDG 13 - Climate Action

Tourism contributes to and is affected by climate change. Tourism stakeholders should play a leading role in the global response to climate change. By reducing its carbon footprint, in the transport and accommodation sector, tourism can benefit from low carbon growth and help tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

Exemplary or innovative actions:

•    Climate-neutral hotel

•    Hotel with charging station for e-cars (for free)

•    Use of natural materials

•    Use of ecological detergents and cleaning agents

•    Also in the matter of wellness and hygiene we rely on the power of nature.

•    The choice of local woods, linen and loden, traditional materials and materials of our mountain world serve as a principle for our natural hotel.

Measurable achievements:

•    11,09 kg Co2-equivalents/night

•    169,7 tons Co2-equivalents/year

SDG 14 – Life below Water

Coastal and maritime tourism rely on healthy marine ecosystems. Tourism development must be a part of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in order to help conserve and preserve fragile marine ecosystems and serve as a vehicle to promote a blue economy, contributing to the sustainable use of marine resources.

Exemplary or innovative actions:

Measurable achievements:

SDG 15 – Life on Land

Rich biodiversity and natural heritage are often the main reasons why tourists visit a destination. Tourism can play a major role if sustainably managed in fragile zones, not only in conserving and preserving biodiversity, but also in generating revenue as an alternative livelihood to local communities.

Exemplary or innovative actions:

Measurable achievements:

SDG 8 - Decent work and Economic Growth

Tourism, as services trade, is one of the top four export earners globally, currently providing one in ten jobs worldwide. Decent work opportunities in tourism, particularly for youth and women, and policies that favour better diversification through tourism value chains can enhance tourism positive socio-economic impacts.

Exemplary or innovative actions:

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SDG 17 - Partnership for the Goals

Due to its cross-sectoral nature, tourism has the ability to strengthen private/public partnerships and engage multiple stakeholders – international, national, regional and local – to work together to achieve the SDGs and other common goals. Public policy and innovative financing are at the core for achieving the 2030 Agenda.

Exemplary or innovative actions:

For the new hotel Bergzeit, the next generation has decided to follow exclusively the organic approach. The supply of our BIO HOTEL was, for example, also the trigger for the local baker to also switch to organic.

Measurable achievements:

Link to further information about the nominated business (if available):

 https://www.biohotels.info/bergzeit, https://www.biohotels.info/en/categories/biohotel-bergzeit, https://www.biohotel-bergzeit.at/biohotel/philosophie.html