Excellence in Energy for the Tourism Industry – Accommodation sector: SME hotels ( EETI)
Objectives:
The hotel industry is among the most energy-intensive sectors of the tourism industry, while being an important source of employment. Europe has approximately 5.45 million hotel rooms - nearly half of the world total, of which SME’s account around 90% of the total number of rooms. EETI focuses on action to foster energy efficiency and the rational use of energy resources in the accommodation sector. Key target groups for the EETI are: SME hotels, hotel associations and national tourism bodies; destinations; tour operators; suppliers and manufacturers of EE / RE. The EETI’s objectives are to develop and disseminate tools and materials to change SME hotels management actions and investment decisions in their use of energy; promote the exchanges of know-how and experience between SME hotels as energy users, and the suppliers and manufacturers; raising awareness of SME hotel managers, decision-makers, staff and consumers; and stimulate establishment of networks with commitments to disseminate and promote EE and RE. Through this, the EETI will assist SME hotels to improve their sustainability and competitiveness.
Duration:
1st September 2008 – 31st August 2010 ( 24 Months)
Coordinator
UNWTO (World Tourism Organisation)
Partners:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP- DTIE)
International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA)
European Renewable Energy Council (EREC)
French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME)
