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About EcoSmart Hospitality

About

“Sustainability in hospitality is key to Europe’s future.”

Stella Kyriakides, EU Commissioner

The EcoSmart Hospitality Project is focused on driving sustainability and digital transformation within Europe’s hospitality sector. Our mission is to equip SMEs, VET providers, and policymakers with the tools, knowledge, and strategies needed to adopt sustainable practices and innovative technologies.

At EcoSmart Hospitality, we believe that change begins with education and collaboration.

Our project provides practical, easy-to-use resources and training materials that help SMEs embrace green practices and enhance operational efficiency. For VET providers, we offer tailored content to equip learners with the essential skills for the evolving hospitality industry. Policymakers benefit from strategies to promote green growth, economic resilience, and crisis management.

Collaboration is at the heart of EcoSmart Hospitality. We bring together hospitality professionals, educators, and policymakers across Europe to exchange knowledge, spark innovation, and build a sustainable, future-ready hospitality sector.

Join us in shaping a greener, more resilient hospitality industry. Together, we can transform the sector for a sustainable and thriving future.

Empowering Hospitality for a Sustainable Future

The EcoSmart Hospitality project addresses the urgent need for digital transformation and sustainability within Europe’s hospitality sector. SMEs, which form the backbone of the industry, face significant challenges in adopting digital tools and sustainable practices. Meanwhile, VET providers struggle to equip educators with the sector-specific knowledge and pedagogical resources necessary to train the workforce of tomorrow. This project fills the gap by providing tailored frameworks, training resources, and practical tools to help SMEs embrace eco-friendly and digital solutions, enhancing their resilience and competitiveness. By empowering educators and SMEs, EcoSmart Hospitality contributes to a greener, more digital future for the hospitality sector, supporting European goals of sustainable development and economic growth.

Who We Serve

At EcoSmart Hospitality, we are committed to making a meaningful impact on a wide range of stakeholders, driving the digital and sustainable transformation of the hospitality sector. Here’s how we’re supporting each group:

We equip VET providers and educators with the Green and Digital Competence Framework and tailored training resources. These tools help educators teach essential skills in digital readiness and sustainability to the hospitality workforce, ensuring they are prepared for the challenges ahead.

We extend our resources to higher education institutions and entrepreneurship education programs. Our modular, adaptable training materials support the integration of digital and sustainability skills across various educational settings, ensuring knowledge is disseminated widely across sectors.

SMEs and their workforce are at the heart of this project. Through tailored resources and the Digital Readiness Assessment Application, we help SMEs enhance operational efficiency, adopt digital tools, and integrate sustainable practices, boosting their competitiveness and resilience.

Our insights and strategies inform policy-making and industry standards, fostering frameworks that support the digital and sustainable evolution of the hospitality sector.

By empowering the hospitality sector to embrace sustainability and digital tools, we contribute to broader societal goals, including job creation, environmental sustainability, and economic stability across Europe.

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