Sustainability in action

Discover how our local partners are committed to preserving and enhancing the region.

Sustainability as a regional identity

Today, the region is home to over thirty accommodation providers that have joined the Swisstainable programme, including hotels, alberghi diffusi, B&Bs, and campsites, all of which stand out for their responsible energy management, waste reduction, and promotion of authentic, locally-rooted experiences.

This collective journey is supported by partners who translate sustainability into everyday practice, proving it can also be a powerful driver of innovation and competitiveness.

FoxTown Factory Stores, Mendrisio
Fiore di pietra, Monte Generoso

Best practices for sustainable tourism

The Mendrisiotto and Basso Ceresio region is emerging as a living lab of applied sustainability, where businesses, institutions, and tourism operators collaborate to build a balanced development model. Sustainability here acts as a tool for territorial cohesion, it means protecting the landscape, ensuring community well-being, and generating shared value.

Ferrovia Monte Generoso SA

Managed by the Migros Group, Ferrovia Monte Generoso SA embodies the principle of sustainable mobility, actively protecting both the landscape and local biodiversity. The ecological management of the Bellavista dry grasslands has even been recognised by the Natura & Economia Foundation.

Swisstainable Level III - leading

Casinò ADMIRAL Mendrisio

Casinò ADMIRAL Mendrisio has invested in renewable energy production and energy efficiency, covering most of its energy needs through clean sources. By joining the city-wide Zero Waste Municipality initiative, it has reinforced its role as an active player in urban sustainability and waste reduction.

Swisstainable Level II - engaged

FoxTown Factory Stores

FoxTown Factory Stores represents a forward-thinking model for sustainable retail. With thousands of solar panels and a biomass heating system, the centre has significantly cut its CO₂ emissions. The use of reclaimed wood from the Vaia storm further reflects a commitment to circular economy principles and respect for natural resources.

Swisstainable Level I - committed

Hotel Coronado

Hotel Coronado is one of the local pioneers in the region’s energy transition. It generates a significant portion of its own energy thanks to its solar panel system and implements eco-conscious management practices, such as water consumption reduction and the use of regional suppliers. In 2025, the hotel obtained ISO 20121 certification, which recognises the implementation of a sustainable management system for events and conferences. This achievement demonstrates a firm commitment to minimising environmental impact, promoting ethical practices, and continuously improving service quality.

Swisstainable Level III - leading

Albergo Diffuso del Monte Generoso

The Albergo Diffuso del Monte Generoso is a fine example of regenerative tourism, where disused historic buildings are restored and transformed into a network of accommodation facilities. This model promotes cultural heritage conservation while supporting the local economy.

Swisstainable Level I - committed

Municipalities, driving the change

This collective path is further strengthened by the efforts of local municipalities, which increasingly view sustainability as a shared, multi-level project. Among them, three stand out for the variety and effectiveness of their approaches to local sustainable development policies.

Hotel Coronado, Mendrisio
Casino ADMIRAL, Mendrisio
Mendrisio
Castel San Pietro

Castel San Pietro

The Castello Sostenibile project supports Castel San Pietro’s efforts to grow responsibly, with respect for the environment and quality of life. In alignment with the 2030 Agenda goals, the municipality has published its first Environmental Sustainability Report, a transparent tool for monitoring results and planning future actions to improve energy use, territorial management, and community well-being.

Swisstainable Level I - committed

Mendrisio

Mendrisio, a pioneer in the energy and social fields, is the first municipality in Ticino to have obtained the Energy City label in 2003, and the second to have achieved the Energy City Gold certification in 2019. It has introduced tools such as the Municipal Energy Report, the Municipal Energy Plan (PECo), and the Energy Desk, which provides advice to residents. At the same time, it promotes policies of equity and inclusion through the Gender Policy Sector, which recently adopted the Equal Opportunities Plan 2025-2027 to foster equality, diversity, and respect in every aspect of civic life.

Stabio

Stabio, recognised as Città dell'energia, has an Energy and Sustainability Office, promotes incentives for renewable energy solutions, and has developed a heat island mitigation plan to address the effects of climate change.

A shared commitment

Mendrisiotto Turismo is committed to ensuring the region and its partners receive the recognition they deserve, showcasing how the tourism of tomorrow can be authentic, regenerative, and deeply rooted in the local community.

To bring this vision to life, Mendrisiotto Turismo has established an ongoing dialogue with key local stakeholders, including the Ente Regionale per lo Sviluppo (ERS), SUPSI, AITI, and the Camera di Commercio del Cantone Ticino, all united by the goal of supporting the growth of a competitive, ethical, and resilient tourism and economic fabric.

Sustainability - Our Commitment
  • SWISSTAINABLE LEVEL I - COMMITED

    • Albergo Diffuso del Monte Generoso

      Alpe di Caviano / Albergo Diffuso del Monte Generoso SA

      Albergo Milano

      Azienda Agricola Bianchi

      Azienda Agricola e Vitivinicola Cadenazzi

      Cà Nani - Casima

      Camping del Monte San Giorgio

      Comune Castel San Pietro

      Comune di Bissone

      Comune di Chiasso

      Conca Bella - Boutique Hotel & Wine Experience

      Dolceresio B&B

      FoxTown Factory Stores

      Hotel Campione

      Hotel Casa Zen

      Hotel Coronado

      Hotel Serpiano

      Locanda San Silvestro

      Ostello di Scudellate / Albergo Diffuso del Monte Generoso SA

      Osteria Manciana / Albergo Diffuso del Monte Generoso SA

      Panorama Lodge - La Casa dei Gelsi / Albergo Diffuso del Monte Generoso SA

      Parco delle Gole della Breggia

      Patriziato Castel San Pietro

  • SWISSTAINABLE LEVEL II - ENGAGED

    • Casinò Admiral Mendrisio

      Lo Scudo di Stabio

      OTR Mendrisiotto e Basso Ceresio

  • SWISSTAINABLE LEVEL III - LEADING

    • Buffet Bellavista / Ferrovia Monte Generoso SA

      Camping Ferrovia Monte Generoso

      Ferrovia Monte Generoso SA

      Fiore di pietra / Ferrovia Monte Generoso SA