For European Mobility Week (16-22 September), we’re announcing our partnership with the exclusive, environmentally-friendly car company Tesla, offering charging points for their cars (which are also suitable for other brands) at many of our properties. Since our launch we’ve taken part in numerous social and environmental projects and actions, because we are all too aware … Continue reading “Vincci Hoteles presents its partnership with TESLA for European Mobility Week”
Sustainable hotels
Vincci Hoteles increases waste recycling in the past year by 40%
In line with our commitment to the environment and the circular economy, we’ve set ourselves the goal of increasing the amount of waste we recycle at our hotels. In the last year, we’ve hit our goal of recycling over 40% of the waste produced at the majority of our hotels, including standard materials, such as … Continue reading “Vincci Hoteles increases waste recycling in the past year by 40%”
Experience cultural and tradition at Vincci Hoteles throughout 2018: The European Year of Cultural Heritage
Aware of the importance of cultural heritage to the development of tourism in Spain, in 2018 we are taking part in an initiative driven and backed by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, with the aim of promoting cultural exchange and the recognition of the wealth of Europe’s cultural heritage. Throughout … Continue reading “Experience cultural and tradition at Vincci Hoteles throughout 2018: The European Year of Cultural Heritage”
Vincci Hoteles signs up to the Ethics Code of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)
We’re proud to announce we have signed up to the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, an initiative of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), as the reference framework for responsible, sustainable tourism. The signing ceremony took place on 17 January at the UNWTO stand at Fitur, with Vincci Hoteles’ general manager Carlos Calero in attendance. … Continue reading “Vincci Hoteles signs up to the Ethics Code of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)”
At Vincci Hoteles we’re committed to sustainable transport: “Bicycles aren’t just for summer”
True to our commitment to socially aware, environmentally friendly tourism, at Vincci Hoteles we’ve increased our bike rental service, both standard and electric, to include 50% of our hotels. In doing so, we offer our guests a different experience, recommending bike routes and bike lanes as well as services such as our “picnic-box”, all so … Continue reading “At Vincci Hoteles we’re committed to sustainable transport: “Bicycles aren’t just for summer””
In 2016 Vincci Hoteles recycled nearly 1,000 tones of organic waste
Today, 17 May, is Word Recycling Day, a date ringed in red by UNESCO and which takes on more importance every year, with additional countries joining the initiative. And businesses too, just like Vincci Hoteles, where sustainability forms part of the company’s philosophy and its way of life, as can be seen from this website … Continue reading “In 2016 Vincci Hoteles recycled nearly 1,000 tones of organic waste”
Vincci Hoteles joins Ecovidrio and the Roca Brothers’ ‘Great Chain’
Vincci Hoteles in Spain is now part of ‘The Great Chain’, a project developed and promoted by the Roca Brothers and Ecovidrio with the goal of recycling all the glass used in the Spanish hospitality industry. Since 2012 our chain has multiplied by five the amount of glass it recycles. The decor at each Vincci … Continue reading “Vincci Hoteles joins Ecovidrio and the Roca Brothers’ ‘Great Chain’”
Vincci Hoteles’ blankets make the trip from Santander to Greece to help SOS Refugiados
One day a terrible fire broke out in the forest. Frightened, all the animals fled. In amidst all the confusion, a little hummingbird started flying in the other direction to all the other animals. The lions, giraffes and elephants all stared in disbelief at the hummingbird, wondering what on earth it was doing flying towards … Continue reading “Vincci Hoteles’ blankets make the trip from Santander to Greece to help SOS Refugiados”
Can we recover the ozone layer?
Today, 16 September, the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, is a great moment to recognise the collective efforts made at an international level over the past 30 years to fix the problem. A world-wide project that is on track to restore the ozone layer, and which it is hoped will be … Continue reading “Can we recover the ozone layer?”
A final dip in the sea at Roquetas de Mar
September is here, and it’s the ideal month if you’re looking for good weather and uncrowded beaches. The hotel Vincci Selección Envía Almería Wellness & Golf 5* Almería is located in the resort of La Envía Golf, just 10 kilometres from Roquetas de Mar, a corner of Andalucía that simply invites you to unwind. What … Continue reading “A final dip in the sea at Roquetas de Mar”