{"id":18549,"date":"2026-08-11T10:29:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T14:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monastere.ca\/?p=18549"},"modified":"2026-08-14T09:22:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T13:22:32","slug":"social-impact-hotels-in-quebec-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monastere.ca\/en\/social-mission\/social-impact-hotels-in-quebec-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Impact Hotels: In Qu\u00e9bec and Beyond\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Planning a trip comes with a simple realization: there are countless accommodation options to choose from! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Hotels, cottages, hostels, campgrounds and collaborative tourism accommodations are different options that can meet our needs when it comes to staying away from home. Our preferences for comfort, our budget, our desire to discover new experiences (or not!), as well as availability at our destination will impact our final choice. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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But what if, in addition to these considerations, we also took into account the values and actions of the accommodation we choose? This is where social impact hotels come into play! This article explores the concept while highlighting inspiring examples from around the world, as well as closer to home, including the case of Le Monast\u00e8re des Augustines in Qu\u00e9bec City. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Let these examples inspire you to make accommodation choices that create lasting positive impacts, wherever your travels may take you. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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What is a Social Impact Hotel? <\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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First, let\u2019s demystify the concept of a social impact hotel. It is an establishment whose purpose goes beyond profit. Its business model is designed around the positive impact it can have on society. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Travelers, in turn, contribute to this mission through their stay. It\u2019s a win-win situation: they enjoy the travel experience they are looking for while contributing to the well-being of the local community. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Since 2023, Le Monast\u00e8re des Augustines has organized an eco-walk on Earth Day. This initiative brings together team members, guests of Le Monast\u00e8re, and residents of Old Qu\u00e9bec.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The missions of social impact hotels can take different forms:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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