The Steinschalerhof is the first hotel in Austria to present a sustainability report. Together with the region and with nature – sustainability in the Hotel Steinschalerhof & Steinschaler Dörfl.

Introduction

With the publication of its first sustainability report, the Hotel Steinschalerhof shows how it will secure its economic future through partnership, regional development and the preservation of special ecological features. The measures for sustainable development and linking the hotel to the region form the core of this innovative and easily comprehensible form of report.

Sustainability at the Steinschalerhof

“Sustainability” has become established as a concept for balanced growth in many areas. The fundamental idea of “meeting today’s needs without destroying the basis for life for future generations” is becoming particularly apparent in tourism. Global mass tourism, artificially created and barely distinguishable club complexes, built-up coastlines and destroyed nature reserves will reduce the quality of tourism in the long term.

By backing sustainability, the Hotel Steinschalerhof offers an alternative to this. The tourist attractions on offer are closely linked to regional specialities. The preservation of natural resorts and the promotion of culture are not only important for the future development of the whole region. Hotel guests and people living in the region also benefit considerably from the numerous partnerships and ecological and social initiatives. Following the motto “Together with the region and with nature”, this yields a cycle which ultimately brings advantages for several sides: the hotel, the region and its population, and environmental protection. Only an intact cycle between regional development and the preservation of the local and global environment creates the optimum quality of life for hotel guests.