Become a BIO HOTELS member

We at BIO HOTELS see ourselves as a community of shared values. Together, we aim to make a lasting difference in sustainable tourism. Through collegial exchange, we strengthen and inspire one another, launch projects together and expand our network. Furthermore, we all benefit from our joint marketing strategy, our ability to reach our target audiences and better terms with our long-standing BIO HOTELS partners.

We share the same values and want to do our bit for sustainable tourism. We are in constant contact, exchange ideas and support one another.

• As a member, you’ll benefit from the experience of other hoteliers.
• The joint marketing strategy will boost your profile,
• your reach,
• and you’ll attract additional guests via the BIO HOTELS booking platform.

All our BIO HOTELS adhere to the same guidelines and standards. These cover various aspects of sustainability, ranging from 100 per cent organic food and 100 per cent green electricity, through to certified organic cosmetics, eco-friendly cleaning products and the use of recycled consumables. Eco-friendly construction and fittings, as well as regular carbon footprint assessments, are also a matter of course for our members.

Each of our BIO HOTELS establishments is inspected once a year by an independent inspection body. In addition to the organic inspection carried out in accordance with the EU regulation for the catering industry, our specific BIO HOTELS standards are also assessed at the same time.

Yes. BIO HOTELS stand for uncompromising, top-quality standards. When it comes to food, this means that the ingredients used are sourced either from organic farming, wild foraging, wild-caught produce or natural hunting. As regards drinks, the general rule is that draught drinks and hot drinks are offered exclusively in organic quality. For bottled or packaged drinks, the contents must be clearly stated. A maximum of three different conventional soft drinks may be offered. The holistic nature of the organic concept extends beyond food and drink to all other areas of the hotel.

The time required to convert to a BIO HOTEL depends very much on the current situation of the business. In particular, the motivation of the decision-makers and staff, as well as the conversion strategy itself, are fundamental. Our experience to date suggests that the process can take between two and 15 months. Above all, it is important that the business adapts to the changes and makes the most of regional opportunities. The support we and our partners provide during the transition ranges from the signing of the declaration of membership right through to certification by the organic inspection body. From that point onwards, the business becomes part of our BIO HOTELS network, is authorised to use the trademark, and is integrated into our marketing materials and strategies.

Following the ‘assessment’ of your business, we will discuss together the necessary changes required to qualify for BIO HOTELS certification and support you throughout this phase. In our experience, this takes between 2 and 15 months.

Once you have been certified by the organic certification body, your hotel will become part of our BIO HOTELS community. You will be able to use the trademark, we will launch the first marketing initiatives, and your hotel will automatically be listed on our booking platform.

At our regular events, you’ll get to know all the members personally. Whether it’s the Annual General Meeting, regional meetings, workshops or other events, there’s always plenty of time for a chat.

The BIO HOTELS intranet provides the ideal platform for keeping in touch on a day-to-day basis. For example, you can post your query on the forum. Here, other members can share their experiences with you, and you’ll benefit from their years of expertise.

The BIO HOTELS association has its own in-house marketing agency. be-oh Marketing is based in Tyrol and currently has three staff members.

They are always on hand to help with technical issues and, above all, offer you support with marketing. If you encounter any problems with the booking channel or the BIO HOTELS booking platform, the team at be-oh Marketing are always there for you.