Torlinnhe Guest House in Fort William has been named Best Sustainable Accommodation in Scotland, at the second edition of the GrINN Awards for Sustainable Tourism in Europe organised by Quartz Inn Hotels.
These prestigious awards recognize the outstanding sustainability efforts of hundreds of hotels and tourism companies from 51 European countries, competing across 100 categories.
Torlinnhe Guest House is unwavering in its commitment to sustainability, acknowledging the symbiotic relationship between economic prosperity, societal welfare, and environmental equilibrium.
This dedication permeates every aspect of the guest house’s operations, from
comprehensive training programs fostering a sense of responsibility toward people,
community, and the environment to active engagement with local initiatives.
Through eco-friendly practices like water and energy management, waste reduction, and responsible purchasing, Torlinnhe Guest House demonstrates a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship.
Guests are invited to be part of these initiatives through straightforward actions that contribute to the broader sustainability goals of the guest house.
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants of the “2023 GrINN Awards,” said Jolanta Dziewit, Director of Sustainability, iVisitKrakow.com.
“Their dedication to sustainable practices in European tourism is truly commendable.
“Together, we have to shape a more responsible and eco-friendly future for our industry.”
The awards’ integrity was fortified by an expert jury, including distinguished figures such as Francisco Rodriguez Mora, Head Chef at The Trout at Tadpole Bridge; Katie Ellam, CEO of Book Eco Hotels; Jolanta Dziewit, Director of Sustainability at iVisitKrakow.com; Branislava Grbic, Global Sales Manager at Rosewood Hotel Group; Roeland Verhamme, CEO & Founder at Expect Me; Lidiia Tkachenko, Director and co-founder of Quartz Inn Hotels; and Ignacio Merino, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Freetour.com.
This esteemed panel was led by Alexander Zawadzki, Director of Quartz Inn Hotels, who served as the awards presenter and organizer.
The complete list of winners across the 100 categories can be found on the Quartz
Inn Hotels website www.quartzinnhotels.com/grinn-awards-2023.
Photograph: Torlinnhe Guest House, Fort William. NO_F49_Torlinnhe GuestHouse_2023 GrINNAwards_QuartzInnHotels