60. Sustainable Tourism: What Should We Look for in Hotels: Hans Pfister (Part 1)

Hans Pfister, president of Cayuga Collection, joined me from San Jose, Costa Rica to talk about sustainable tourism.  We spent our time discussing how he does things differently with his group of sustainable luxury hotels.  He says, “Fire can be something very useful, but it can also be very destructive.  Tourism is the same way.”  He urges the hospitality industry and consumers alike to think local, think long-term, and get creative. Hans took me through how they do things differently at Cayuga Collection, giving us a list of things to look for when we're booking a vacation.  Details can be found in the show notes (linked below). SIMPLE IDEA: Ask questions. Call the hotel that we are thinking of booking.  Ask them, “What do you do to be sustainable?  What does sustainability mean for you?”  If we get a good answer, we can feel comfortable booking.  When we’re at the destination, ask the staff questions such as, “How did this place look 20 years ago before tourism?  Has it improved?  Is it worse?” Share what we find with the people around us. SHOW NOTES: https://ForAnimalsForEarth.com/podcast/60