1. 2.2. Eco-innovation in the Tourism
sector: Mechanisms of eco-
innovative Business
Implementations
Module 2
Unit 2
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2. Learning outcomes
The learner will be able to apply the correct method by
which a change in the Eco-innovation target takes place
or is introduced.
3. This unit defines mechanisms of eco-innovation in three levels:
European, regional (partner countries) and national level.
• Introduction:
• To get more information about ecological approach and its brand
new methods and useable technologies.
• What can I do? (from my point of view how can I improve myself and
my business?)
• What do I do already? - list of them!
(What kind of eco-innovative solution or activity I have: for example:
using green energy; green roof; selective waste collection; etc.)
4. Preparing my business
• cooling, heating (solar energy); grey water; green roof; waste
management, employees as stakeholders (legislation, regulation)
team work with results (SWOT)
• SWOT analysis: analyse your business!
5. •Good marketing strategy
•Green solutions
Strengths
(inside)
•Lack of employments engagement
Weaknesses
(inside)
•Support options from the governmentOpportunitie
s (outside)
•many competing companies nearby
Threats
(outside)
6. Green hotels worldwide
• https://www.designhotels.com/inspirations/green-
hotels?gclid=CjwKCAjw2qHsBRAGEiwAMbPoDDNyhQXNsWiF6ZgaAS_
Au7f1JNQIvk6cbnB4K0H0IVhpmgqteL_xyRoChlcQAvD_BwE
• Check it and choose one!
• What do they look like?
• Why are they green?
• What is the main purpose of these hotels’ strategy?
7. Find some local green houses/hotels at home!
Some green houses from Hungary:
https://nivos-szallasok.hu/dioliget-zold-feszek-lombhaz-lovasbereny/
https://nivos-szallasok.hu/galambszeri-vendeghaz-oriszentpeter/
https://nivos-szallasok.hu/treehouses-noszvaj/
8. Making: choose your own goal!
• according to the results: hotels/restaurant/others’ owners, managers
• : make a new rule for hotels,
• : make an action plan,
• : how does it look like a new green, eco-innovative hotel?
• : make a new system.
Choose one!