Green Hospitality is the primary resource for sustainable and responsible tourism in Ireland. As the Irish Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Resource, they offer best practice environmental management advice and support to businesses in the sector. With increasing cost pressures, environmental regulations, and stakeholder demands to demonstrate environmental credentials, Green Hospitality was created to assist businesses in meeting these challenges.

One of the core offerings of Green Hospitality is the Green Hospitality Awards. This internationally recognized third-party certification awards program has been running since 2004. It requires businesses to follow specific criteria and implement an Environmental Management System to build towards a full sustainability program.

The criteria align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Global Sustainable Tourism Council Criteria, EU Ecolabel, and the Sustainability Hospitality Alliance Hotel Carbon, Water, and Waste Measurement methodologies. An exciting addition to the award program is the Platinum Award, which was approved as a Recognized Standard by the Global Sustainable Travel Council (GSTC) in 2023. Green Hospitality also offers micro-certifications through GREENMark's, resource efficiency consulting through the Green Trading Company, consumer engagement via Green Travel.

ie, and access to Green Suppliers and Products. Maurice Bergin, the lead consultant at Green Hospitality, brings over 40 years of industry experience and expertise. With a strong background in hospitality management, he now focuses on environmental consultancy.

Supported by a small team based in Cork, Green Hospitality provides advice, certification, recognition, training, and consulting services to businesses across Ireland. Their goal is to drive resource efficiency, reduce consumption, and lower emissions while helping businesses thrive in a sustainable manner