A hotel sustainability consultant perspective on the sustainable operations initiatives to implement in the pre-opening phase for eco hotels, eco resorts and eco lodges. What needs to happen in these crucial months prior to opening to guests, in order to ensure the property is aligned with sustainability objectives?

What needs to happen in the interior design phase of a new build eco resort, eco lodge or eco hotel development to ensure the property is lined up for sustainability success?

A sustainable hotel consultant's guide to the architecture and design phase of an eco hotel, eco lodge or eco resort development. What needs to happen in this crucial phase in order to set the new property up for a truly sustainable future? Read on to find out.

In this article we cover the Big Five components of a solid eco resort or eco hotel pre-design planning phase, namely:

Thermal model + Energy Model + Environmental Impact Assessment + Site Assessment + Biodiversity Plan

A conversation with Marc Myers of Extreme Destinations as they move into the lodges, camps and hotel sector, bringing with them an 'adventure + wellness + ecotourism' (AWE) brand concepts

An interview with Georgina Pennington of Singita Safari lodges for our Green Healthy Places podcast in which we discuss sustainable hotle strategies, green hotel design and the creative direction of Singita’s brand that combines nature and connection for a holistic guest experience.

A conversation with John Goldwyn, Senior Vice President, Director of Planning and Landscape at WATG in London, a business with 75 years of history delivering master-plans, architecture, landscape and interior design services for hotel clients all over the world. The firm is especially strong in large scale real estate projects that integrate nature for its positive impact on both wellbeing and sustainability.