Vegan tourism: what exactly is it?

We already knew about sustainable and eco-friendly tourism, but lately it is vegan tourism that everyone is talking about! Far from being the preserve of a handful of people, it is a request that more and more guests are making!

What is vegan tourism?

Granted, vegan tourism is closely linked to sustainable tourism. The difference lies mainly in the food, for example: food tours with no animal products to taste, or fine-dining menus made up entirely of vegan dishes.

A quick reminder of what vegan means: "a person who excludes every product of animal origin from their diet and from their daily life".

What is in it for me?

In practical terms, offering a vegan experience takes very little effort. All you need to do is pay attention to the materials used in your property and to the products you leave out for your guests (no milk, no honey, and so on).

You could put together a list of places to eat, or share a local recipe of yours reworked especially for them.

Bear in mind that this new offer can bring you extra bookings. And since there is not much choice out there yet, offering this kind of stay puts you firmly in the good books of the "végageurs" (a French blend of "végane" and "voyageur": the vegan guest).

If you needed proof that it is worth getting involved, here are a few sites created by vegan guests themselves: Vegantravel, the Veggie Hotels network and Veganfoodtours, which runs 100% vegan tours giving a whole new perspective on French cities. So, won over by vegan tourism? Why not give it a go yourself, for instance by adding a few local recommendations for vegan restaurants to your StyQR?