The Future of Tourism: Embracing Slow Living and Eco-Conscious Travel

Is the future of tourism destined to be more thoughtful and sustainable? Claus Sendlinger, a trailblazer in the hospitality industry and founder of SLOW, reveals his transformative vision for travel and living in this candid interview. Recorded during the Harvest event in Kaplankaya, Claus dives into his pioneering work with the Design Hotels collection and his current projects in Germany and Lisbon. He discusses the evolution of farm-to-table hospitality, the need for regenerative architecture, and his hopes for a more mindful approach to tourism. Tune in to hear how Claus is redefining the way we experience the world.

In this episode, Claus explains, in an interview in Kaplankaya during Harvest, his vision for tourism and hospitality, with absolutely zero filters. He also shares his plans in Germany and Lisbon.

[2:17] - Claus was one of the pioneers of farm-to-table hospitality. How did he get there? And how La Granja's project in Ibiza came to him at a perfect moment.

[7:30] - The history of the agriturismo sector and why it didn't focus enough on agriculture.

[12:00] - What's the vision of Claus for Slow? Claus's projects in Lisbon and Germany: big farms in the country, regenerative architectural programs in the city, and countries' specialities, like a surf house in Lisbon.

[17:30] - What's Claus' reaction to people being more aware of their carbon footprint and feeling more guilty sometimes about travelling?

[20:30] - What Claus thinks of modern architecture in the city and why we should protect the countryside.

[23:30] - Why we should use alternatives to air conditioning, and why you can not make a nice hotel that will fit everybody.

[26:54] - What's Claus' vision of the tourism industry for the next 20 years, and why it's not so bright?

[30:26] - Harvest of The Day : if something could be done easily and make the world a better place, what would it be for Claus?

If you want to be posted about Claus' new projects, visit Slow's website : https://slowness.com/places/la-granja/

Claus recommends all the listeners of the podcast watch "Kiss the Ground" movie on Netflix.

In two weeks, we will release Carole Debanné's interview in Kaplankaya, about kids and education. She is a mother of three and has been trained as a Montessori educator. She will share a lot of tips and her philosophy. Don't miss the episode!

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Credits:

• Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
• Technicians in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi
• Music by: Chambord
• Artwork by: Davide d'Antonio

Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel