BIO HOTELS – Hotels for future

Sustainable tourism pioneers since 2001

A handful of hoteliers - one vision. So it all started. About 20 years ago. At a time when, as a pioneer in the field of sustainability, people were ridiculed for being eco. At that time, our BIO HOTELS decided to do it differently and rethink tourism. For people and the environment. Holistic. All of our companies inspire with their individuality. At the same time, they all live the same philosophy and uniform standards. Organic food, natural cosmetics and green electricity are a matter of course for all of our BIO HOTELIERS. That and much more!

What unites us: Mission, Vision & Values of our BIO HOTELS

It was already clear when BIO HOTELS was founded in 2001: What unites us are our shared values and goals. Therefore, a mission was already laid down in the association's statutes back then, which was supplemented over time by further aspects and principles of our corporate philosophy. You can read about what these are here:

We are enthusiastically developing ecologically as a community of values that provides inspiration.
We shape the development of sustainable recreation and hospitality.
We are a role model for sustainable business and life on earth.

As pioneers of green tourism, BIO HOTELS are shaping the market and the future of tourism. We show how sustainability and tourism can go hand in hand. Through our actions, we actively contribute to ensuring that future generations will still have a world worth living in and sufficient resources.

Because sustainability is important to us

In addition to the bi-annual inspection, a CO2 balance is now also made every two years. For us, however, the word climate-friendly is not just a beautiful word. First and foremost, it means a further step towards even more transparency for us. Because as our guest you deserve not only the best quality but also maximum transparency. If you don't want to lower your sustainable standards while on vacation, you've come to the right place.

100% organic - is that even possible?

Of course. If you want to. That is why we have been working hand in hand with our partners for decades to make this possible. With all consistency.We don't want to compromise. We want more. Still. That is why we are constantly developing our philosophy. We are thinking about where we can start to improve our CO2 footprint, where we can save plastic and how we can make your stay even more sustainable. With this we offer you the green vacation or business stay that you deserve.

In 2001 a common goal was set: certified organic quality. A lot has happened since then. Today our BIO HOTELS are the most sustainable hotel association on the market. Even back then, our organic hoteliers were way ahead of their time. You were already yesterday morning. You also?

Get to know our sustainable hotels ... and the extraordinary people who stand behind them!

Our BIO HOTELS values

Our values reflect our philosophy and serve as our orientation. They are guidelines for everything we do. Appreciation, responsibility, authenticity, individuality and innovation are particularly important to us. You can read what this is all about here:

Appreciation – that specifically means:

Meet every person in their entire personality
Maintain polite and respectful interactions with each other
Live the values of BIO HOTELS in everyday life and inspire those around you with a positive spirit
Consciously promote difference and diversity: Accept every person in their diversity
Carefulness towards people, animals and the environment

Responsibility – that specifically means:

Take responsibility and show respect for both living beings and nature - in everyday interaction, but also in the area of corporate social responsibility (CSR), which concerns sustainable business for the benefit of society and the environment
Ensure clear processes and structures
Respect responsibilities
Consistently commit to the products and services and to maintaining high quality standards

Authenticity – that specifically means:

Make living, holistic sustainability tangible in everyday life
BIO HOTELS Implement standards and make them visible
Enable insights and disclose processes transparently and comprehensibly
Act and communicate honestly, authentically and mindfully

Individuality – that specifically means:

Accept the individuality of people, but also of different companies, and see different characters as enrichment
Understand individuality as uniqueness

Innovation – that specifically means:

Push forward the goals of BIO HOTELS
Promoting the spirit of innovation
Promoting new things in keeping with the times
Be open to new things and welcome change

BIO HOTELS Board of Directors

The following organic hoteliers from Germany, Austria and Italy are involved in our BIO HOTELS Board of Directors: (from left to right) Advisory Board member Raimund Brandner from Biohotel Amadeus in Schwerin, Deputy ChairmanUrsula Wagner from Naturresort Gerbehof in Friedrichshafen, Chairman Olaf Blumenkamp from Biohotel Rupertus in Leogoang, Secretary Stefan Vill from Landhotel Anna in South Tyrol and Treasurer Lukas Scheiber from Biruggerhof in Kitzbühel.