The partnership between Green Key and Historic Hotels of Europe include a joint ambition of having high sustainability standards and protecting the heritage of each establishment.

The following interview is with Paula Ellis, Group General Manager of Twr y Felin Hotel, Penrhiw Priory and Roch Castle

Why did you decide to join Green Key for your hotels?

At Twr y Felin Hotel and our sister venues Roch Castle and Penrhiw Priory we are passionate about our environmental impact. We are located within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and feel strongly that we should support and promote the ethos that encompasses that. We wanted to ensure that the venues were as green as possible and that sustainability is a significant part of our business plan.

What did the achievement (Green Key award) mean for your establishments in terms of your work with sustainability?

The award was a positive achievement for all of our team who had been involved in the process. Although some of the larger installations/changes had already been achieved at the time of opening, we regularly brainstormed to come up with new ideas for improvement, ensuring our sustainability is a team effort.

What would be your recommendations to other hotels (especially other HHE hotels) in relation to Green Key and the work with sustainability issues?

We would suggest placing sustainability on the monthly agenda for discussion about how to improve the hotel. This will allow them to continually identify and improve their practices, which are not only beneficial to the environment but also something that many guests are now looking for in a venue.