Drei Sonderauszeichnungen für besonders nachhaltiges Engagement: Das Schweizer Nachhaltigkeitslabel ibex fairstay verlieh anlässlich des Hospitality Summit 2024 den «Best of ibex fairstay 2024»-Preis an drei Mitgliedbetriebe, die sich durch herausragende Leistungen in Sachen Nachhaltigkeit auszeichnen.
ibex fairstay, das führende Schweizer Gütesiegel für Nachhaltigkeit in der Beherbergungsbranche, vergibt jedes Jahr Preise für überdurchschnittliches Engagement in den Kategorien «Beste Performance», «Beste regionale Verankerung» und «Beste Gesamtwertung». Bewertet werden alle Betriebe, die sich jeweils in den vorangegangenen zwölf Monaten erfolgreich (re-)zertifiziert hatten. Präsident Roland Zegg und Geschäftsführerin Anita Gschwind überreichten die Preise am Hospitality Summit 2024 im Rahmen der Breakoutsession «Science meets hospitality».
Die Preisträgerinnen und Preisträger
Best regional roots: Hotel an der Aare & Hotel Bären, Solothurn
The Hotel an der Aare and the Hotel Bären in Solothurn stand out due to their committed, regional roots. Roland Furrer, the long-standing hotel manager of both hotels, has used the ibex fairstay management tool over the past few months to examine the businesses and obtain an assessment of their position - also in comparison to other three-star hotels. "The result confirms our commitment and motivates us to make improvements," Furrer is happy to be quoted as saying. The hotels' connection to the region is particularly evident in the initial certification: inviting breakfast buffets with local delicacies, the consistent use of regional craftsmen for renovations and close cooperation with suppliers and producers from the region are just some of the many positive examples of implementation. They not only promote the connection to the region and the employees' attachment to the Solothurn region, but also the creation of value in the immediate vicinity. The team was proud to receive the "Best of ibex fairstay 2024 - Best regional anchoring" award for this commitment.
Best overall rating: Locarno Youth Hostel
In the centenary year of the Swiss Youth Hostels, Locarno Youth Hostel has been crowned "Best of ibex fairstay 2024". The hostel was first awarded ibex fairstay in 2007 and has continuously improved. With the recertification in February 2024, the new co-hostel manager Nadia Wildhaber proved that the hostel can bear fruit even after a handover of operations with the help of well-established processes, consistent adherence to the sustainability philosophy and an exemplary management role. With the help of the ibex fairstay management tool, she and her team were once again able to make verifiable improvements to their sustainability performance and achieved the best overall performance of all the businesses recertified and first-time certified in the last 12 months. This also included a significant improvement in waste management, halving residual waste and reducing water consumption by 16.5%. ibex fairstay congratulates them on receiving the "Best of ibex fairstay 2024 - Best Overall Score" award.
Best performance: Hotel Gasthof zum Ochsen, Arlesheim
The Hotel Gasthof zum Ochsen in the Basel suburb of Arlesheim was first certified with ibex fairstay gold in 2022. Since then, the enthusiasm for practising sustainability has become a tangible part of the business thanks to the exemplary role of the owner family Jenzer and the management team. "The sustainability philosophy is supported and actively shaped by all team members as a matter close to their hearts," says Sibylle Böhler, Managing Director of Gasthof zum Ochsen, proudly. This is no coincidence: "With personal discussions and internal workshops, in which new, practical and solution-oriented measures are constantly being developed, a rethink has taken place. Ideas for further measures are now also coming from the employees." This commitment is also reflected in the affiliated butcher's shop and the very close contact with producers and farmers from the region. The combination of butcher's shop and restaurant shows that sustainability is also possible with responsible meat consumption. On the menu, terms such as whole milk-fed veal and free-range sow illustrate this commitment and supposed waste products such as beef fat are reused to make crispy Belgian fries. Gasthof zum Ochsen impressively demonstrates how the findings from initial certification can lead to a significant cultural change towards active thinking. The increase in performance deservedly leads to the "Best of ibex fairstay 2024 - Best Performance" award.
Partner for the prize giveaway
In addition to the exclusive Arvenholz Steinbock, all establishments awarded "Best of ibex fairstay" 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.
Lesen Sie auch den Beitrag in der htr hotelrevue vom 12.06.2024: Gewinner des «Best of Ibex Fairstay 2024» stehen fest
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