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\"Green<\/a>

The Green Key Label<\/p><\/div>\n

Running a sustainable business is an unstoppable trend and this can also be seen in the B&B branch. We are curious if there is any interest under B&B owners for ecolabels. For example, would you like to have a Green Globe label or EU Ecolabel for your B&B?<\/p>\n

In the Netherlands the second Green Key ecolabel was rewarded to a bed & breakfast recently. Also in other European countries there are coming more and more B&Bs with an ecolabel, such as Green Key, Green Globe or the EU Ecolabel. For guests, such a label proves that you as B&B owner are seriously and verifiably working on sustainability.<\/p>\n

Cost and investments<\/strong>
\nYou do not get an ecolabel just like that. There are costs involved: for example, you have to invest in sustainability measures and evaluations. Besides, you will often pay a yearly contribution for participation. You will also have extra administrative expenses.<\/p>\n

On the other hand investments will pay themselves back, for example, by a lower energy bill and possibly more customers, especially in the business sector. Furthermore, you can promote your B&B as \u2018sustainable\u2019. Apart from the commercial opportunities, it just \u2018feels\u2019 good to run your business sustainably.<\/p>\n

Would you like an ecolabel?
\n<\/strong>We are very curious if there is any interest under B&B owners for ecolabels. Would you like to have an ecolabel for your B&B? Are you willing to invest time, money and effort into it? And if so, to what purpose?<\/p>\n

Give your reaction below or go to our discussion group on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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