Ecobnb is among the 10 platforms highlighted by the Italian newspaper L’Indipendente as alternatives to Booking and Airbnb. An important recognition that values our commitment to fairer, more sustainable tourism that respects human rights.
Mainstream tourism and its contradictions
“Would you ever go on holiday booking your stay in places that, while you choose your vacation by the sea or in the mountains, offer holiday homes and apartments in territories illegally occupied in the West Bank and East Jerusalem?” With this provocation, the article by Mario Catania opens on L’Indipendente.
The piece highlights how “mainstream” tourism is often linked to practices that ignore sustainability and, in some cases, violate fundamental principles of justice and international law.
10 platforms for more ethical tourism
In response to this scenario, the newspaper selected 10 initiatives that offer a different approach: authentic travel experiences attentive to the environment and local communities. Among them is Ecobnb, a community that for over ten years has promoted responsible and eco-friendly tourism.
Ecobnb: traveling in harmony with nature
Ecobnb was born with a clear mission: to reduce the environmental impact of travel and promote accommodations that choose the path of sustainability.
On our portal, you can find:
- treehouses and glamping immersed in nature,
- organic farm stays,
- distributed hotels in Italian villages,
- zero-emission mountain refuges,
- eco-hotels and ecological B&Bs, using renewable energy, cooking with local ingredients, and adopting virtuous practices for waste reduction.
Ecobnb promotes responsible and low-impact tourism, stays in eco-friendly accommodations, organic food, environmentally conscious itineraries, low-impact transportation, and the rediscovery of nearby and authentic places.
The voice of our eco-hosts and travelers
Our community is made up of people: passionate hosts and curious travelers who turn Ecobnb’s philosophy into reality every day.
“Hosting people who share our concern for the environment makes our work more rewarding. Every small gesture, from recycling to cooking with local ingredients, is a step towards more responsible tourism.”
Massimo, owner of Ecobnb Arpa di Pietra, in Trentino
“With Ecobnb, I discovered places I would never have found on my own. What strikes me the most is that every stay helps support local communities and sustainable projects.”
Elisa, eco-traveler from Milan
“I’m happy to connect with real and committed people who share my passion for nature and choose to travel ethically and sustainably.”
Renate, eco-host of Case Caro Carrubo organic farm stay, in Sicily
A travel story: the magic of discovering sustainability
Imagine waking up in a treehouse immersed in the nature of the Maremma in Tuscany, surrounded by silence and the chirping of birds. This is what Marta, a traveler from Bologna, experienced:
“Upon arrival, I was curious but also a little skeptical. I didn’t know what to expect from an eco-friendly stay. Yet every detail made me feel part of a bigger project: organic local cuisine, renewable energy, respect for the surrounding nature… everything was perfectly harmonious. At the end of the trip, I didn’t just take home memories, but the feeling of having done something concrete for the environment and local communities.”
Every sustainable trip with Ecobnb becomes an opportunity for authentic contact with nature, culture, and people, turning a holiday into an experience that leaves a positive impact.
Towards more ethical tourism
Being mentioned among the main ethical platforms, alongside projects like Fairbnb, Socialbnb, Green Pearls, and Responsible Travel, is an important signal for us. It means that the path we are taking – tourism that respects the environment, supports local communities, and fosters authentic experiences – is more urgent and necessary than ever.
We thank L’Indipendente for recognizing our commitment and especially thank the travelers and hosts of Ecobnb, who choose to make a difference every day!
Read the full article in Italian, published by L’Indipendente
