Latest Laois News: Laois’ Inch House Ireland wins big European Tourism Sustainability Award

Laois’ Inch House Ireland triumphs at the European tourism sustainability award «GrINN Awards 2022».

Laois’s luxury country house Inch House Ireland has been named Best Sustainable Accommodation in Ireland at the European tourism sustainability award «GrINN Awards 2022».

Organised by Quartz Inn Hotels, -the first European hotel group made up of independent and sustainable properties- the GrINN Awards 2022 reward excellence in European sustainable tourism, with the main objective of promoting sustainable and responsible practices in the sector. Hundreds of accommodations, companies and tourism leaders from 28 European countries have participated in this edition in its 50 categories.

Alexander Zawadzki, the award’s organiser commented on Wednesday from the World Travel Market in London:

“Our most sincere congratulations to the team at Inch House for all their efforts in terms of sustainability. They are doing an outstanding job and truly deserve this award.

We invite all accommodation providers and tourism leaders that are making sustainable progress to apply to our next edition and encourage other people to be more environmentally conscious.”

The Country House is powered by sustainable solar energy and offers an electric car charger onsite for guest use. Recycling, reducing food wastage, banning single-use plastics or the installation of water-efficient toilets and showers are some of other sustainable measures carried out in this property.