#49 Greening Your Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Strategy with Vanessa de Souza Lage

by | Oct 10, 2023 | Podcast

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

#49: Greening Your Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Strategy with Vanessa de Souza Lage

In our newest podcast episode, dive deep into the world of Airbnb and short-term rentals with Vanessa de Souza Lage, the visionary CEO of Sustonica – the pioneering sustainability recognition program tailored specifically for the short-term rental industry.

Here’s a sneak peek into the enriching insights awaiting you:

Green Hosting Made Easy: Unearth simple yet impactful strategies to transform your Airbnb or short-term rental into an eco-friendly haven. From embracing energy efficiency to mastering waste reduction, it’s easier than you think!

Sustainability: Your Competitive Edge: Ever wondered why leading Airbnb hosts and short-term rental proprietors are leaning into sustainability? Vanessa unveils the powerful connection between sustainable practices and a surge in bookings and guest appeal.

Staying Ahead with Sustainability: Delve into the upcoming sustainability regulations poised to reshape the short-term rental landscape. Learn how to navigate these changes and position your property for enduring success.

Eco-Chic: The New Guest Magnet: Concerned about alienating potential guests? Vanessa debunks this myth, illustrating how green initiatives enhance guest satisfaction and cast a wider net of appeal.

To put it succinctly, for Airbnb hosts and short-term rental operators, embracing sustainability is more than just staying with the times – it’s the golden ticket to thriving in an evolving market. Vanessa’s transformative journey with Sustonica illuminates the path. 

So, whether you’re a seasoned Airbnb maestro or taking your first steps into the short-term rental realm, remember: sustainability isn’t just the future; it’s the NOW.

Don’t miss out on this game-changing episode! Dive in and let sustainability be your guide in the short-term rental universe.

Highlights and Key Points:

 

[02:47] Know our guest Vanessa and where she is located

[03:22] How she got started in the vacation rental industry

[05:21] What inspired Vanessa to be an entrepreneur?

[09:02] What Sustonica does and its mission

[10:21] Why having a sustainable STR property is important for guests nowadays

[13:00] Are guests willing to pay more for a short-term rental with a sustainability focus?

[16:00] Types of activities she incorporates into her properties to assist guests in transforming their own lives when they return home

[18:24] The sustainability chart

[19:31] The future of regulations surrounding sustainability

[23:06] Tactics for creating sustainable properties

[24:55] The Beat the Microbead app: https://www.beatthemicrobead.org/download-btmb-app/

Golden Nuggets

 

  • Households are responsible for 20% of CO₂ emissions. One of the most effective ways to reduce this amount is by transitioning to renewable energy sources.

  • Focusing on sustainability is crucial for every host due to its substantial cost reduction.

RESOURCES

 

The Beat the Microbead app: https://www.beatthemicrobead.org/download-btmb-app/

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST

 

Follow Vanessa de Souza Lage on:

Website: https://www.sustonica.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustonica/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustonica/

Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/sustonica/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sustonica

 

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Hey, you!

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Thanks again, sister – and cheers to your STR success!

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