Peppers Silo Hotel Launceston

Peppers Silo Hotel Launceston has met globally recognised sustainable tourism standards to become the first hotel in Tasmania to achieve Ecotourism Australia’s prestigious Sustainable Tourism Certification. 

Recognised for its sustainability measures across the hotel, Grain of the Silos restaurant, and its meetings and events offering, Peppers Silo Hotel Launceston joins a growing cohort of accommodations across Australia seeking independent validation of their sustainability activities.  

Achieving certification confirms that Peppers Silo Hotel Launceston has met international best practice sustainable tourism standards across eight criteria sections, including environmental management, interpretation and education, working with local communities, and cultural respect and sensitivity. 

Peppers Silo Hotel Launceston General Manager, Paul Seaman, said the hotel team has worked diligently to improve their sustainability initiatives across the entire property, and they were proud to announce their certification achievement and acknowledge the support of the hotel’s owner in supporting key initiatives, such as solar panels and local procurement. 

Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer PM&E, Adrian Williams, said: "We are immensely proud of Peppers Silo Hotel Launceston for achieving Ecotourism Australia’s Sustainable Tourism Certification, marking a significant milestone as the first hotel in Tasmania to meet these globally recognised standards. 

Ecotourism Australia Chief Executive Officer, Elissa Keenan, said “Almost half of global travellers say accommodations with sustainability certifications are more appealing, according to the most recent Booking.com Sustainable Travel Report.” 

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