About
Hotels for Trees
Hotels for Trees was founded in May 2021 and has a Dutch ANBI status (special charity trademark including tax benefits for people who donate). The foundation is non-profit, headed by a board of three and overseen by a Supervisory Board. All donations are spend on (re)forestation projects or used for running or growing Hotels for Trees.
The Hotels for Trees Foundation is run by Floris Licht and Linde Borger.
Hotelpartners
As an independent non-profit initiative Hotels for Trees is not linked to any specific country, brand, hotel chain, hotel size or star rating.
On the contrary, we are extremely proud of our partnership with a large variety of hotels in the Netherlands, Europe and even on the Caribbean Islands.
Click here for the complete overview of our hotel partners and their results so far!
Founding Partner
Blycolin is an expert when it comes to radiantly clean linen for hotel rooms, restaurants or wellness centers. From a stylish linen collection to professional washing and smart logistics: Blycolin will find the perfect solution for every linen issue. Carefree linen management, they call that. With this complete service, hotels will always have sufficient stock and all the time they need for hospitality.
As Founding Partner Blycolin has financially supported Hotels for Trees’ growth across Europe. Next to this Blycolin will actively promote this initiative among its current and future clients whereby it will donate the first tree for every hotel that joins the program.
Forestation partner
For the execution of the (re-)forestation projects Hotels for Trees collaborates with Trees for All, a Dutch foundation which was founded in 1999. Trees for All is the most experienced player when it comes to offering CO2 compensation options in The Netherlands.
Since its start, Trees for All has planted over 9 million trees and compensated over 650 thousand tons of polluting CO2 (as per March 2021). Trees for All applies a range of quality criteria such as conformity with local forestry legislation, guarantees of sustainability, involvement of the local population and the impact on the environment, people and animals
PMS Partner
As hospitality system of the future Mews is designed to simplify and automate all operations for modern hoteliers and their guests. From the booking engine to check-out, from front desk to revenue management, every process is easier, faster and more connected.
Mews has donated 500 trees and is currently working on the integration of the Hotels for Trees proposition into their software. Expectations are that this “industry first” sustainable addition tp their online check-in module will be launched at the start of 2022. Until then Mews is further supporting this initiative by donating 100 trees per month and by promoting Hotels for Trees to its current and future hotel partners.
WhatsApp Partner
Lacoly’s WhatsApp service has been created to serve hotels and the hotel guest before, during and after their stay. Start using unique communication and management capabilities to improve guest connectivity and simplify processes. Together we create the ultimate guest experience, increase turnover and work more efficiently.
With Lacoly it is now possible to ask the guest in advance via WhatsApp if he/she wants to skip her room cleaning and in return supports the Hotels for Trees initiative.
MICE RFP Partner
Proposales is the modern way to create, send, and e-sign proposals. Hotels working with Proposals can speed up their RFP response process with interactive proposals that take minutes to create—building a great experience for their guests which helps turn proposals into sales.
Proposales has pledged to fund 250 trees at the start of their partnership and 50 more treas each month. The Proposales team is also developing a Hotels for Trees module which properties can include in their interactive event proposals. It will allow planners to offset part or all of the CO2 caused by their event. This gives them the chance to consciously make a choice for the environment with the click of a button.
Hotel Software Solution Partner
GoTickin is the hotel industries facility software solution for Housekeeping, Maintenance and Reception teams. With all the features working together to benefit internal hotel communication, productivity and overall guest and users satisfaction.
At the start of the partnership GoTickin has donated 10 trees for each hotelpartner that uses their software and is participating in Hotels for Trees and they will continue to do so moving forward!
PMS Partner
RoomRaccoon is an innovative all-in-one Hotel Management System that leverages smart automation to boost hotel operations, increase profitability and enhance the guest experience. The core system combines a property management system, a channel manager, a booking engine and a payment platform and brings seamless automation to all aspects of a hotel business.
At the start of the partnership, RoomRaccoon donated 100 trees and supports Hotels for Trees by actively promoting the initiative among its global users.
Upsell Software Partner
Oaky is an upselling software that helps hotels offer relevant upgrades & services to their guests throughout the whole guest journey. Oaky embraces sustainability by partnering up with Hotels for Trees. By embedding the ‘Hotels for Trees’ initiative into Oaky, hoteliers can actively contribute to a greener world while enhancing the guest experience.
With guest communication and personalisation features, Oaky makes sure that guests are empowered to make a positive impact on the environment. When guests opt out of housekeeping through Oaky, Hotel for Trees plants a tree on their behalf. In the end, hoteliers are able to save up on housekeeping costs while making a change!
Ambassadors
From day one, both these gentlemen have been strong supporters of the success of Hotels for Trees .
With his company, New Busines Lab, Matthijs supports with the organization of creating and implementing socially, responsible and sustainable business models. In March 2020 Matthijs published a practical book for people that want to make an impact and contribute to a more sustainable and socially responsible world.
As a change agent, connector and entrepreneur within the Haarlemmermeer region, Gertjan played a key role in the creation of Hotels for Trees. It was a workshop by Matthijs in which Gertjan shared his Purpose Case and story, which gave founder Floris Licht a much needed final push that started the creation of Hotels for Trees.
Friend of Hotels for Trees and sparring partner from the start.
Together with his company, Van Diemen PR, Casper voluntarily took care of the creation of the website of Hotels for Trees. Next to this, he oversaw the development of the software that makes participating to this initiative very easy for all parties involved. Finally, he played a vital role as sparring partner of founder Floris Licht when it came to creating the story and proposition for this initiative.
Owner of UHP Services, specialising in moving in and out of accommodation for the hospitality industry and everything that goes with it. Mark is the leader of their business philosophy in which social responsibility, sustainable entrepreneurship and Cradle-to-Cradle are very important.
Together with Hotels for Trees, UHP Services wants to make the world a bit greener, which is why they are proud ambassadors for the coming years!
Click here to see the amount of trees they have planted so far.
STOP THE WATER WHILE USING ME! has taken it to heart to save, protect and donate our precious resource water.
There is too much plastic and too little drinking water worldwide. It is time to act now. That’s why they stand for natural, biodegradable and refillable cosmetics and kindly ask people to stop, think and change their behaviour towards water.
They strive to become the most purpose-driven player in hospitality and D2C, always offering the most sustainable choice.
Therefore, they’ve partnered with Hotels for Trees to make a difference and provide the necessary food for thought to make the hotel industry a little greener in a holistic way.
To find out more visit https://www.stop-the-water.com/en
Dripdrop makes rainy days brighter and more sustainable, by helping hotels rent out premium umbrellas made from recycled plastic. Tap your payment card, grab an umbrella, and enjoy the rain. For every umbrella rented, Dripdrop plants a tree together with Eden Reforestation Projects. https://www.dripdrop.io
Made Blue Foundation helps over 500 (hotel)business save and serve water in the most impactful way. For example by nudging guests reduce time spent under the shower and donate for free 100 litres of clean water to a family elsewhere instead. Or by switching from bottled water to mains-fed water stations with a compelling story on how others join you for a drink with every sip. Participating hotels show bottomline savings and massive impact both nearby (energy and water conservation) and far away: access to clean water and hygiene for all. Additional credits with Green Key, Green Globe, ESG strategy and guest satisfaction.
