Augsburg, 23 June 2023 – ehotel AG, one of Germany’s most innovative companies, has once again demonstrated its innovativeness and efforts towards sustainability. During the German SME Summit held on 23 June 2023 in Augsburg, the hotel booking platform ehotel® was awarded the prestigious Top 100 seal of approval. The accolade recognised ehotel AG’s involvement in the fields of innovative processes and organisation as well as sustainability.

We’d like to use this article to provide you with an overview of the background aspects and outline the specific benefits this award has for our customers.

Innovation-friendly top management and strategic orientation: ehotel AG’s record of innovation shows that innovation is more than just a buzzword for the company. The company is actively engaged in innovative projects and is thus laying the foundation for innovation success. A clearly defined strategy of innovation and the systematic communication thereof ensure that the company doesn’t get lost in day-to-day business activities but instead develops and implements innovative ideas in a purposeful manner. Sustainability and the proactive handling of aspects of digitalisation which are relevant to the company play a key role here.

Sustainability as a driving force of innovation: ehotel AG has deeply rooted sustainability in its company philosophy. It is actively committed to environmentally friendly business travel and paves the way for its customers to integrate sustainability into their travel arrangements. ehotel®’s unique meta search technology only delivers valid offers from over seven million hotel rooms by factoring in company guidelines and sustainability filters into the search. Customers can specifically search for environmentally friendly hotels and customise their travel plans accordingly.

Visible carbon footprints and e-charging stations: ehotel AG displays the carbon footprints of hotels to provide customers with transparent insights into the sustainability of the hotels. Customers are now able to view information about each hotel’s eco-footprint and make a conscious decision to stay in environmentally friendly accommodations. In addition, ehotel® actively helps promote e-mobility by offering hotels equipped with e-charging stations. Customers thus have the option to charge their e-vehicles during their stay in an environmentally friendly manner.

Filter options for sustainable travel: ehotel AG has integrated filter options into its platform, which enable customers to conduct their search based on sustainable criteria. Customers can specifically set up filters to look for hotels with certain sustainability features, such as eco-certifications, energy-efficient amenities or local organic products. These options make it easier for customers to meet their sustainability goals and make environmentally responsible choices when booking their hotel.

A focus on customer benefits: ehotel AG believes it’s very important to provide customer benefits and offers its customers a whole range of sustainability-related advantages. The company helps business travellers to opt for environmentally friendly and resource-saving options by incorporating aspects of sustainability into its solutions. Not only does this have a positive impact on the environment, but it also provides customers with economic benefits. The careful selection of sustainable hotels makes it possible to achieve savings, such as reduced energy and resource consumption.

The transparency of the hotels’ carbon footprints gives customers the chance to make conscious decisions and minimise their impact on the environment. ehotel®’s act of providing hotels with e-charging stations helps customers who rely on e-mobility and makes it easier for them to charge their vehicles during business trips.

The filter options for sustainable travel let customers search for accommodation that meets their individual sustainability preferences. This doesn’t only help reduce the environmental footprint, it also gives customers a good conscience and offers them the possibility of practicing corporate responsibility.

In summary, ehotel AG has established itself as a leader in sustainability and innovation and was thus awarded the prestigious Top 100 seal of approval as one of the country’s most innovative companies. This honour confirms its work and achievements in the fields of sustainability and innovation. By integrating sustainability into its range of offers, ehotel AG not only provides its customers with the option to travel in an environmentally friendly manner but to benefit from financial advantages too. The transparency of carbon footprints and the provision of e-charging stations highlights the company’s endeavours to promote sustainable mobility. By providing sustainable travel filter options, ehotel AG helps customers to achieve their individual sustainability goals and make a positive contribution to the environment. Thanks to its innovative power and focus on customer benefits, ehotel AG remains a reliable partner for business travellers who value sustainability and innovation. ehotel AG’s outstanding achievements and success are underscored by the distinction awarded to it by the prestigious Top 100 seal of approval as one of the country’s most innovative companies.