Ecology by Design. Hospitality Awards 2015 Best Initiative in Sustainable Development & Social Responsibility

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1 Ecology by Design Hospitality Awards 2015 Best Initiative in Sustainable Development & Social Responsibility

2 The Maya Boutique Hotel Opened in October 2012 Eco-lifestyle Luxury Boutique Hotel 1300m in the Swiss Alps 8 Deluxe Double Rooms Alpine Restaurant Outdoor Wellness Spa The first hotel entirely built with straw bales 2

3 Starting Point Ecological and Economic Reasoning How to manage the energy needs in hospitality and reduce the ecological footprint? Low Ecological Footprint Low Energy Cost 3

4 The Challenge How to combine: Ecological and Social Responsibility Authentic Experience for the Guest Excellence in Hospitality Services? 4

5 Our solution An ecological hotel conception from scratch without compromising comfort and excellence. o Straw bale construction o Sustainable energy technology o Interior eco design o Sustainability in operations o Social engagement in food concept 5

6 Straw Bale Construction ostraw bale walls onatural materials: clay, lime, wood, glass, opassive architectural concept 6

7 Energy technology Custom made, innovative and adapted to the needs of the hotel and of the environment Heating & Hot water Wood Heating & Hot water Electricity Photovoltaïc 7

8 Interior Eco Design Authentic, sustainable and unique olocally handmade furniture odesign inspired by nature: sleek, organic, original ochemical free oorganic amenities onatural materials 8

9 Benefits for the Environment Extremely low ecological footprint o Low embodied energies o Low carbon emissions o Low waste o Recyclable materials 9

10 Benefits for the Hotel A high quality and innovative building o Low energy cost > Higher profit o High insulation (3 times above passive house standards) o Antiseismic building o Top quality and long lasting materials 10

11 Benefits for the Guest An authentic and unique experience o New Eco Lifestyle o Chemical free living environment o Healthy and comfortable o High phonic insulation o Quality sleep o Originality A new definition of «Luxury» 11

12 Sustainability in operations Creating sustainability awareness amongst the staff and the guests Sustainable practices are implemented in all operations: Recycling Towels reuse system Low energy devices Organic amenities Eco cleansers 12

13 Restaurant Local and history-driven food innovation Authenticity High quality cuisine inspired by ancient traditional recipes Sustainable & Social Engagement Local and seasonal products Local producers with sustainable practices Farm to table concept Thorough research was done to identify ancient local recipes. We then used this traditional knowledge and local products to prepare high quality contemporary dishes. 13

14 Restaurant An authentic culinary experience enhanced by the storytelling of products genuine origin and recipes history 14

15 Communication An actively spread and shared concept reaching customers, professionals, students, internet communities, etc. -Press & Media -Blog -Social Networks -Webpage -In-house communication, storytelling: The concept is shared in direct contact with the guest in response to his/her keen curiosity. -Conferences -Lectures -Forums -Study Cases 15

16 Performances: Media Over 80 publications, TV and radio reportages demonstrate the high interest of a broad public. 16

17 Performances: Pioneership & Exemplarity An inspiring concept for professionals Professionals from hospitality, tourism, economy, architecture, and engineering have been demonstrating a strong interest in the concept. An academic study case: Universities, colleges, Hospitality and Tourism schools in Europe and overseas are using the concept as a study case for research on hospitality innovation. Highly solicited for lectures, conferences and forums: o o o o International Exhibition for Hotels (Igeho), Zürich Swiss Tourism Forum of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), Berne Day of Tourism at the Wallis Trade Fair, Martigny Innovation program at the College of Tourism (HES-SO), Sierre 17

18 Performances: Environment Our strong engagement for sustainability resulted in: o Nomination for the Swiss Tourism Award Milestone (2013) o Greenlanders Certificate Platinum Level from UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) in partnership with TripAdvisor (2014) 18

19 Performances: Guests satisfaction Ranked amongst the top 25 in Switzerland A high customer satisfaction has been achieved and rewarded: 19

20 Thank You Vision and «mise en œuvre»: Lisa & Louis Papadopoulos 20