{"id":61253,"date":"2025-07-30T08:49:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T06:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=61253"},"modified":"2025-07-30T09:53:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T07:53:21","slug":"natural-style-silvia-ombellini-slow-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/natural-style-silvia-ombellini-slow-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecobnb on Natural Style: Silvia Ombellini as a Leading Figure in Slow Tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Love for nature never goes on holiday. This is the title of the article in Natural Style that highlights Ecobnb\u2019s commitment to greener, more mindful tourism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>August 2025<\/strong> issue, <strong>Natural Style<\/strong> magazine features an in-depth report on <strong>sustainable and slow tourism<\/strong>, interviewing five Italian women who are working daily to promote a more conscious, ethical, and environmentally respectful way of traveling. Among them is <strong>Silvia Ombellini<\/strong>, founder of <strong>Ecobnb<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1402\" height=\"962\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Silvia-Ombellini-among-the-leading-figures-of-slow-travel-in-Natural-Style.png\" alt=\"Silvia Ombellini, among the leading figures of slow travel in Natural Style\" class=\"wp-image-61255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Silvia-Ombellini-among-the-leading-figures-of-slow-travel-in-Natural-Style.png 1402w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Silvia-Ombellini-among-the-leading-figures-of-slow-travel-in-Natural-Style-536x368.png 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Silvia-Ombellini-among-the-leading-figures-of-slow-travel-in-Natural-Style-768x527.png 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Silvia-Ombellini-among-the-leading-figures-of-slow-travel-in-Natural-Style-344x236.png 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1402px) 100vw, 1402px\" \/><figcaption>Silvia Ombellini, among the leading figures of slow travel in Natural Style<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Green travel is no longer an option; it&#8217;s a necessity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024, Italy set a new tourism record: <strong>458.4 million overnight stays<\/strong>, with more than <strong>89 million international visitors<\/strong>. But how can we handle these extraordinary numbers without compromising the health of our ecosystems? That\u2019s the question at the heart of <em>Natural Style<\/em>\u2019s investigation, offering practical advice and concrete visions to face this challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From <strong>reusable water bottles<\/strong> to <strong>biodegradable sunscreens<\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/eco-friendly-accommodations-sustainable-green-places-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eco-friendly accommodations<\/a><\/strong>, the experts share how to make summer lighter on the planet. Sustainable tourism is no longer a luxury \u2014 it\u2019s an urgent need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The article, titled <strong>&#8220;Love for Nature Never Goes on Holiday&#8221;<\/strong>, is written by journalists <strong>Diana de Marsanich<\/strong> and <strong>Elisa Venco<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Interview with Silvia Ombellini: \u201cFrom glamping to yurts, I promote slow travel\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Silvia Ombellini<\/strong> shares the story of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.it\/blog\/storia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how Ecobnb was born<\/a><\/strong>, a platform that now features over <strong>3,500 eco-friendly accommodations worldwide<\/strong>, including <strong>more than 2,000 in Italy<\/strong>. \u201cTen years ago, together with Simone Riccardi and Carla Soffritti, we created a network for travelers who, like us, wanted to stay in places that respect the environment,\u201d Silvia explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Lama-di-Luna.png\" alt=\"Lama di Luna\" class=\"wp-image-61256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Lama-di-Luna.png 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Lama-di-Luna-536x302.png 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Lama-di-Luna-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Lama-di-Luna-570x320.png 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Lama-di-Luna-344x194.png 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption>Biomasseria Lama di Luna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ecobnb accommodations must meet <strong>at least five of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/eco-requirements-accommodation-green-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ten established environmental criteria<\/a><\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>100% renewable energy use,<\/li><li>organic and local food,<\/li><li>water conservation,<\/li><li>eco-friendly cleaning products,<\/li><li>car-free accessibility.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Tips for a slow and authentic summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Silvia suggests three destinations for those who want to avoid the crowds and reconnect with nature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-cuneo\/residence-o-appartamento\/borgata-sagna-rotonda\/GlNDT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sagna Rotonda<\/a><\/strong> (Cuneo, Piedmont): an eco-friendly village in the <strong>Maira Valley<\/strong>, nestled in the Cottian Alps.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-grosseto\/glamping\/il-sole\/dN1r4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glamping Il Sole<\/a><\/strong> (Grosseto, Tuscany): offering glamping options and yurts surrounded by greenery.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-bt\/agriturismo\/lama-di-luna-biomasseria\/1dQBM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lama di Luna<\/a><\/strong> (Andria, Puglia): an organic farm among olive groves and vineyards in the heart of the Murge.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Sagna-Rotonda.png\" alt=\"Sagna Rotonda, Piedmont\" class=\"wp-image-61259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Sagna-Rotonda.png 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Sagna-Rotonda-536x302.png 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Sagna-Rotonda-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Sagna-Rotonda-570x320.png 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Sagna-Rotonda-344x194.png 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><figcaption>Sagna Rotonda, Piedmont<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToday it\u2019s essential to rediscover slower tourism that values small towns surrounded by nature, away from overcrowded circuits,\u201d Silvia emphasizes in the interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The future of travel is sustainable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside Silvia, <em>Natural Style<\/em> features extraordinary women leading change in the sector, such as <strong>Chiara Bau<\/strong>, mountain ranger and guardian, <strong>Laura Montesanti<\/strong>, founder of Sinergy The Retreat Show, and other professionals committed to conscious tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"870\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Glamping-Il-Sole.png\" alt=\"Glamping Il Sole\" class=\"wp-image-61261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Glamping-Il-Sole.png 870w, 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