Traditionally associated with high levels of resource consumption and negative environmental impacts, the luxury tourism segment has become increasingly aware of the issue, reinforcing its commitment to more responsible practices. There is no doubt that the future of the sector lies in the harmonious balance between comfort, exclusivity and sustainability and the new The Lince Santa Clara, in Vila do Conde, is an example of this. In this episode of the "Sustainable Destination" series, we begin by visiting this Portuguese five-star hotel, which was recently born from the conversion of the Santa Clara Monastery, and which seeks to unite historical legacy with contemporary sophistication. The hotel's director, Gilberto Rodrigues, shows us how a luxury unit can also be sustainable by implementing good practices. But because today there are also more and more tourists looking for another kind of luxury - the luxury of simplicity and of being in contact with nature - we then delve into the interior of Portugal. We're going to discover an ecological tourism project that makes well-being a priority: Tinhela 610. American Holly Niemela, together with her husband, built a true nature retreat in Trás-os-Montes, which invites us to reconnect with our inner selves and become aware of the importance of small daily gestures for the regeneration of the planet.
5 июл 2024
