Glacier Premium Apartments is located in the heart of the Carpathians, in the Bukovel resort. This is a picturesque region with dense forests and majestic mountains, which attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. We understand that such a flow of visitors affects the ecosystem, so we strive to do everything possible to preserve it.
Today, Bukovel resort is transforming into a tourist destination that adheres to key principles of sustainable development. Important changes have already taken place as part of this initiative:
- A Memorandum of Cooperation has been signed with the State Agency for Tourism Development of Ukraine. This makes it possible to integrate the Carpathians into the global tourism space, while preserving their natural uniqueness.
- A large-scale ecological transformation of the resort began in 2024. Its goal is to obtain the status of the first non-state tourist destination in Ukraine and the fifth in the world certified according to international sustainable development standards.
Glacier Premium Apartments supports these initiatives and actively participates in environmental certification. In particular, our hotel has received the prestigious Green Key certificate, which confirms our responsibility for the rational use of resources, waste reduction and the implementation of environmental practices in our daily activities. We strive not only to comply with environmental standards, but also to develop a culture of responsible tourism among our guests.
What does this mean for our guests and why is it important?
Green Key is an international environmental certification program for hotels and tourist facilities. It confirms that a hotel adheres to high standards of sustainable development: reducing its impact on nature, optimizing the use of resources, and supporting local initiatives.
To obtain a certificate Green Key hotels undergo a thorough audit and implement specific environmental solutions. Glacier Hotel is proud to be part of this program, because our mission is not only to create comfort for guests, but also to take care of the preservation of the Carpathians.
How to travel responsibly?
Eco-tourism or green tourism is not only an initiative of hotels or tour operators, but also a personal choice of each traveler. A careful attitude towards nature, people and cultural traditions makes travel more conscious and ethical.
Environmental protection
Our hotel, Glacier Premium Apartments, actively implements eco-friendly solutions to minimize our impact on nature. We encourage our guests to:
- Reduce your carbon footprint by using the free tourist bus when choosing to stay in Bukovel. This will help reduce the use of private transport. Bicycles and other eco-friendly means of transport are also available for rent.
- Choose eco-friendly accommodation – the Green Key certificate guarantees that our hotel adheres to high standards of sustainable development.
- Support wild ecosystems – do not leave trash, do not harm animals, and do not support attractions that exploit nature.
Supporting local communities
Responsible tourism helps Ukrainian businesses grow, creating new jobs and strengthening the region's economy.
We recommend that guests of Glacier Premium Apartments visit the Hutsul Land ethnopark, where they can get acquainted with the culture of the Carpathians. Another interesting experience will be a theatrical hike in the mountains - a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in local folklore.
Economic justice
A conscious choice in favor of local business contributes to the development of the region. Prices for green tourism in the Carpathians are acceptable, given the excellent service, safe geographical location and ecologically clean environment. So it is a worthy choice for a vacation. It is also important that tourism workers receive decent working conditions and fair pay. That is why our hotel complies with state legislation in working with personnel.
Preservation of natural and cultural heritage
When traveling, it's worth supporting initiatives that work to protect nature and culture. One of the best ways to do this is to choose ecotours from responsible tour operators.
Glacier Premium Apartments actively develops eco-tourism in the Carpathians. We cooperate with the official tour operator of the Bukovel resort, which adheres to environmental standards and offers responsible tourist routes.
Education and awareness
- Save water. Turn off the tap when washing dishes or brushing your teeth; make sure the water is turned off when you leave your room.
- Use electricity rationally. Turn off lights and electrical appliances that you are not using. This is easy to do when leaving the room by removing the key card from the card holder.
- Do not change your towel, bathrobe, or bed linen unnecessarily.
- Minimize plastic waste. Use reusable bags and bottles. You can fill your own container with drinking water from the hotel cooler or from the tap in your room.
- Minimize paper waste. Use electronic maps and guidebooks instead of paper ones.
- Sort your waste. Our employees separate waste into 4 categories: plastic, paper, glass, general waste, and batteries are disposed of through a certified company. Help us save the environment: throw your waste into special bins with a sorting function.
Green tourism in the Carpathians is a journey in harmony with the environment and local flavor, which impresses the traveler in a new way in summer and winter. Resting with Glacier Hotel means becoming a part of ecological tourism, which helps preserve the nature of the Carpathians for future generations. We believe that comfortable rest and environmental awareness can go hand in hand.
Book your room and become part of the change with us!