Identifying as vegan no longer just means consuming a diet that excludes all animal-derived foods. Vegan beliefs extend beyond mealtimes, and the travel industry is now focusing on this market segment who want to stay true to their values while on vacation, especially when it comes to hotel choices. More and more facilities are offering rooms that are free of animal products in their furniture and bedding. A new category of accommodation, also known as vegan-friendly hotels, is about to be born.
The number of vegan-friendly hotels is on the rise
Please refrain from leather or wool items… The newly renovated rooms at Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace, which was added to the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Group’s portfolio in 2020, officially reopened last month and are sure to please vegan guests. Specially designed with you in mind. .
Formerly part of the Kempinski Group, the emirate’s most luxurious hotel was built in the early 2000s and now features rooms that are “free from any products or materials of animal origin.” Claimed to be the first in the Arabian Gulf to offer dedicated vegan-only rooms, this prestigious five-star address features eco-friendly linens on the beds and bamboo-based fiber bathrobes. It is made.
Our toiletries are stocked with plant-based products from the Votary brand, and our minibars are stocked exclusively with vegan products, including vegan wine. There is fruit in the basket at the reception. These renovations are part of a larger trend for hotels to attract unplanned vacationers with a commitment to not exploiting animals.
In 2020, a Greek hotel on the island of Mykonos declared itself the first vegan hotel in Greece. Boutique Hotel Koukoumi, whose name means a warm place away from the wind in the Myconian dialect, has beds with coconut fiber mattresses, and the water used in both the guest bathroom and pool is heated by solar energy. I am. Amenities include soy candles and bamboo toothbrushes, and of course, no animal testing is conducted.
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“Hotels that adopt sustainable and cruelty-free practices can enhance their reputation and differentiate themselves from their competitors. A positive reputation for sustainability and animal welfare helps hotels attract customers. It helps attract, retain and increase brand loyalty,” Rika Jain, co-founder of vegan beauty brand Kimilika, explained to Indian publication Financial Express earlier this month. In an analysis published in various Indian news outlets, including the Times of India, the executive said, “The hospitality industry has a key role to play in promoting sustainability. Sustainability needs to be a commitment, not a marketing strategy.”
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