Four special awards for particularly sustainable commitment: At the Hospitality Summit 2025, the Swiss sustainability label ibex fairstay presented the "Best of ibex fairstay 2025" award to four member companies that stand out for their outstanding achievements in terms of sustainability.
Every year, ibex fairstay, the leading Swiss seal of quality for sustainability in the accommodation industry, awards prizes for above-average commitment in the categories "Best performance", "Best regional anchoring" and "Best overall rating". All establishments that have been successfully (re-)certified in the previous twelve months are assessed. This year, there is also a special prize for strong social commitment. President Roland Zegg and Head of Methodology Anita Gschwind presented the awards at the Hospitality Summit 2025 as part of the breakout session ""Greenwashing!?" Practical approaches for real sustainability".
The award winners
Best overall performance: Boutique Hotel Seidenhof Zurich
The Hotel Seidenhof near Bahnhofstrasse Zurich was awarded ibex fairstay platinum at the very first certification. And with a total number of points that no other establishment has achieved in the 2024/2025 certification year. Matthias Ramer, Managing Director of Boutique Hotel Seidenhof, cites the excellent cooperation between the departments as an important reason for the successful implementation of the sustainability goals. "We all pull together," adds Ramer and acknowledges the good, motivating team spirit in everyday life and in the constructive meetings. The "Best of ibex fairstay" ibex is also a compliment for this great commitment.
Best performance: Hotel Continental Lausanne
The Hotel Continental in Lausanne belongs to the Swiss hotel group Manz Privacy Hotels Switzerland. The hotel, which was awarded ibex fairstay silver for the first time in 2022, recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. The examination of everyday operations formed the basis for intensive reflection and an opportunity to continuously improve by implementing concrete measures. A positive effect is particularly evident in the area of ecology. For example, purchases have been reviewed to reduce environmental impact such as transport routes, packaging and production, and 100% of the electricity now comes from local and renewable sources. The hotel also voluntarily contributes to the financing of climate protection projects to offset some of its CO2 emissions. The overall improvement in performance has led to the hotel being upgraded to ibex fairstay gold in 2025 and at the same time being awarded the "Best of ibex fairstay 2025" award.
Best regional anchoring: Engelberg Youth Hostel
Engelberg Youth Hostel proves that a traditional mountain lodge in typical Swiss style can also be successful with sustainability certification. It is a ten-minute walk from the town center and is the ideal starting point for families and individual travelers in the middle of a varied skiing and hiking area. Guests are treated to culinary delights with an above-average proportion of products from the region, as well as a selection of drinks. The particularly natural garden is an inviting place to relax or play. In its communication, the youth hostel draws attention to its proximity to the railroad station, thus ensuring that a large proportion of guests arrive by public transport. The wide range of external and internal events allows guests to experience the town and its culture even more consciously. Thanks to its warmth and hospitality, the youth hostel has become an important service provider in the Engelberg tourist region and is proud to accept the "Best of ibex fairstay" award.
Best social commitment: Grischa - DAS Hotel Davos
The four-star superior Hotel Grischa is located directly at Davos Platz train station. First awarded in 2023, it was successfully recertified with ibex fairstay gold this spring. The hotel particularly stood out in the area of social responsibility, even beyond the hotel walls. For example, Hotel Director Cyrill Ackermann and his team and partners organize an annual Christmas party for marginalized people, serve dishes made from surplus food in the "Food Save Restaurant" during the World Economic Forum WEF and donate 50% of the proceeds from the sale of Davos water to charitable projects. Local associations also benefit: "It is important to us to support the important volunteer work in Davos Klosters and to offer a space for social meetings and discussions," says Ackermann. The results of their efforts have motivated the team to continue their commitment to (social) sustainability. This has been rewarded with the "Best of ibex fairstay 2025" award.
Partner for the prize giveaway
In addition to the exclusive Arvenholz Steinbock, all "Best of ibex fairstay" award-winning establishments receive an additional prize in the form of a voucher from a valuable partner in the sustainable hotel industry.
Simon & Joseph
With the software solution from the innovative start-up Simon & Josef, hotel guests can customize room cleaning according to their individual needs. This ensures that all housekeeping resources are used as efficiently as possible.
MediCleanTec
MediCleanTec is the sustainable and environmentally friendly Green Cleaning Concept with micro dry steam. It offers hygienic cleaning completely without chemicals - using only heat and water.
Click here to see all the "Best of ibex fairstay" award winners from previous years.