Sustainable Travel

What the EU's new green label rules mean for every hostel claiming eco credentials

Learn how the EU hostel sustainability regulation and the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition directive will reshape eco labels, EU Ecolabel use and green claims in European hostels and hotels.

Reading the Staircase to Sustainability without falling for the marketing

Sustainable Travel

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26/05/2026

Reading the Staircase to Sustainability without falling for the marketing

How to read Hostelworld’s GSTC-aligned Staircase to Sustainability for hostels, separate real impact from marketing, and use tiers wisely when booking.

Hostelworld's new sustainability ladder, decoded for travellers

Sustainable Travel

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07/05/2026

Hostelworld's new sustainability ladder, decoded for travellers

Learn how Hostelworld and the GSTC’s hostel sustainability framework works, what each level means for premium and luxury hostels, and how to read eco claims to avoid greenwashing when you book.