Respoguide offers an upgrade of the sustainable operation and services of the Tourism and Catering companies. Respoguide’s platform enables hotels and catering businesses to effectively promote and enhance their sustainable profile, including sustainability practices. Users can see the availability of rooms in real time and book complete sustainable experiences, such as spa treatments, wellness activities, events and much more, at any tourism business of their choice. The goal of the Respoguide application is to increase the revenues of tourism companies and to differentiate them in a dynamically growing market. By increasing sales and keeping abreast of new trends in the tourism market, sustainable tourism businesses will be able to increase their customer satisfaction.

What problem/issue are you trying to solve?

What is really missing in the current tourism market? The turn to ‘green’ tourism and sustainable growth, which meets the need for the reduction of our ecological footprint. To a large extend, businesses in the tourism sector make an effort to adopt eco-friendly policies and practices but only a few of them fully adopt them. These are the ‘green’ businesses of the hospitality, food service and entertainment sector that do not deviate from their sustainability policies. Searching through common-used tour platforms can be a time-consuming and exhausting activity. However, currently there is not guidance app that aims for the promotion of those ‘green’ businesses in a quick and friendly way.

What’s the solution provided by Respoguide?

The user, while interacting with the Respoguide app, can search for ‘green’ businesses in the hospitality, food service and entertainment sector, find relevant information, contact a list of businesses and seek those being in low proximity. Moreover, the app offers the chance to rate his/her experience and choose through a great variety, based on the Respoguide rating. In the favorites section, the app offers the chance to reach your beloved spot in a matter of seconds. Through our innovative and handy search bar, there is an option of narrowing down your search results based on your needs and preferences. The user is also informed about current events, having as a main topic the ‘green’ businesses, sustainability, and the environment. The more he/she visits the contributing ‘green’ businesses, the more are the rewarding points he/she gains to redeem in special offers in the app. Last but not least, ‘green’ businesses will be able to promote themselves through the app, increase their market value and differentiate from their competitors, provided that they meet all the necessary sustainable criteria.