This document provides case studies of four eco-innovative hotels in Italy and Sri Lanka. Case study one describes Gallo Senone in Italy, which achieved Clima Hotel certification for its energy efficiency and use of local materials. Case study two profiles Airone Country House in Italy, which gained EU Ecolabel and EcoWorldHotel membership for its environmental commitments. Case study three examines Vigilius Mountain Resort in Italy, built with natural materials and awarded for sustainability. Case study four looks at Jetwing Vil Uyana in Sri Lanka, constructed using natural rushes and fibers to fuse with nature without need for artificial cooling. The case studies highlight best practices in product/service innovation, processes, and marketing related to energy

1. Module 7 – Transforming the SMEs for the Eco-
Innovative Supply Chain
Case Studies
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2. Gallo Senone is a farm resort spread over
2.7 hectares in the hills of the Marche
Region, 7 km away from the stunning
beaches of Senigallia. Modern, comfortable
and stylishly designed to create a
welcoming accommodation with tailor-
made furniture.
The resort is the first accommodation
establishment in the Marche Region to
achieve the Clima Hotel certification
(Klima House), indicating energy efficiency,
environment friendly architecture and
tradition, natural materials and local
artisanal skilled labour.
Case Study No. 1: Gallo Senone, Italy
Website: https://www.ilgallosenone.it/en/

3. Best Practices in Product/Service
Innovation:
• Indoor air quality - VOCs and
Formaldehyde
• Indoor air quality - Radon protection
Best practices in Process Innovation:
• Water footprint index Wkw >=35%
• Carbon footprint
• Energy efficient heating
•Energy efficiency and living comfort
Best practices in Marketing Innovation:
• Clima Hotel label

4. Best practices in Eco-Innovative solutions:
• Living comfort for their guests
• Energy efficiency, environment friendly architecture and
tradition, natural materials and local artisanal skilled labour.

5. Airone Country House is a farm-house located in the
Marche Region, a building recovered from the past. It
consists of 3 rooms each with bathroom, a small
independent apartment with bathroom and kitchen area
also suitable for the disabled, a fully-equipped restaurant
and kitchen and outdoor spaces with a swimming pool, grill,
lawns and play area. Its rooms are designed in an
environmentally sustainable way, according to the
principles of feng shui. It offers an organic restaurant and a
pool with hot tub.
The Airone Country House is recommended for
commitment to environmental protection. It has gained the
EU Ecolabel and is member of the Ecoworldhotel label.
Case Study No. 2: Airone Country House, Italy
Website: https://www.aironecountryhouse.it/en/

6. Best Practices in Product/Service Innovation:
Indoor air quality and VOCs reduction
• living comfort - sound proof interiors
Best practices in Process Innovation:
• Energy efficiency - Thermal insulation
• Energy efficiency - renewable energy
Best practices in Marketing Innovation:
• EcoWorldHotel is the first Group of
environmentally-friendly hotels and bed and
breakfasts in Italy to adopt a unique and
innovative philosophy in a new project aimed at
safeguarding the environment.

7. Case Study No. 3: Vigilius Mountain Resort, Italy
Vigilius Mountain Resort is a hotel located in South Tyrol, designed by architect Matteo
Thun. Its structure is interwoven with nature and it was awarded the World’s Most
Sustainable Hotel award. The hotel was built with natural material such as wood, stone,
clay and glass. In addition, guests can reach the hotel only via cable car.
The hotel was awarded with the EarthCheck Silver Certificate and is the first having
obtained the “Climate House, category A” Certificate in Italy.
The heating system is based on renewable energy sources, thanks to chipboard
combustion, coming from farmers in the surrounding woods. The building employs
technology to help monitor its parameters and use a heating system employing
biomass.
More information: http://www.earthtimes.org/green-blogs/ecotourism/vigilius-
mountain-resort-09-Oct-11/
Website: https://www.vigilius.it/en

8. Best Practices in Product/Service Innovation:
• Fusion with the natural environment
• Natural materials
Best practices in Process Innovation:
• Thermal accumulator and ventilation system
• BUS cable system managed by a centralized computer

9. Case Study No 4: Jetwing Vil Uyana, Sri Lanka
The building is immersed within nature and takes advantage of the
surrounding environment characteristics . In fact, it is built with interwoven
soft rushes, straw, natural and recycled materials. Big open spaces in the hall
and restaurant employ and use natural light at is maximum, reducing the use
of artificial lights.
In addition, the surrounding natural environment characterized by water
sources and coverings with natural fibres and clay favour the cooling of the
space, without having to employ air conditioning systems.
Moreover, wastewater is further retrieved through specific processes and
employed in irrigation systems.
Website: https://www.jetwinghotels.com/jetwingviluyana/

10. Best Practices in Product/Service Innovation:
• Use of natural material and fusion with the environment
• Resource recovery
Best practices in Process Innovation:
• Natural light systems
• Natural cooling systems

11. Project web-page: http://eco-mode-project.eu/
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