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save water
Freshwater is a particularly precious resource in many holiday regions. Please use it sparingly.
A special tip: Many hotels offer the option to indicate whether you would like to continue using your towels or have them changed. Take advantage of this – it will not only save precious water but also reduce the amount of water-polluting detergent used.

Save Energy
Especially in developing countries, outdated power plants often generate the energy needed. This puts a strain on the environment and contributes to warming the Earth's atmosphere, thus promoting the greenhouse effect. It already helps if you don't turn on all the lights in your room. You can also save electricity by, for example, turning off the air conditioning and lights in your room when you know you'll be leaving it for an extended period.

Protect nature
When enjoying leisure activities, especially in nature reserves or protected areas, please be mindful of the environment. Avoid disturbing the flora and fauna, which is particularly important in tropical and subtropical regions, and also applies to the underwater world when swimming, snorkeling, and diving. Even a single misstep can destroy or damage a coral, for example, which may take decades to regenerate.

Protect species
Do not buy travel souvenirs made from protected animal or plant species (e.g., black coral). Such purchases fuel demand for these products and thus lead to further exploitation of already endangered species. Furthermore, German and Austrian customs confiscate such souvenirs. Attempting to import them illegally carries severe penalties.