The gastronomy of the REDUCE health resort Bad Tatzmannsdorf was officially awarded the renowned V label. This award, presented by Mag. Felix Hnat, chairman of the Austrian Vegan Society, recognizes the resort’s long-standing commitment to integrating vegan nutrition into the culinary concept. Since 2017, vegan cuisine has been an integral part of the health-oriented offering of the resort and the REDUCE brand.
About the V label
The V-Label has been labeling vegan and vegetarian products in Austria for 20 years now. Originally from Switzerland, it can now be found worldwide. The seal is awarded by various vegan-vegetarian organizations. In Austria, only the Vegan Society of Austria issues the V label. Did you know that Austria is the leader in the proportion of vegan and meat-free people gilt?
Vegan cuisine – here to stay
“We want to arouse interest in plant-based dishes and inspire our guests to try them again. For us, the V-Label is a further step to further strengthen our positioning on health and sustainability. The award of the V label confirms our path and motivates us to further expand our offering.”explains Andreas Leitner, managing director of the REDUCE health resort. “For us, healthy eating is not just a trend, but a crucial component of our holistic health concept. With vegan cuisine, we offer our guests the opportunity to enjoy consciously and healthily without having to forego variety and enjoyment
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Positive guest feedback as motivation
The resort’s vegan orientation is enthusiastically accepted by guests. Numerous reviews on hotel portals particularly praise the vegan food from breakfast to the 5-course evening menu in the REDUCE Hotel Vital****S and REDUCE Hotel Thermal****S. And guests are increasingly opting for a spa treatment or GVA (Active Health Care) in spa hotels because of the vegan offerings. The awarding of the vegan label is not the end, but the beginning of an even stronger focus on conscious nutrition and sustainability. Markus Leitgeb, F&B Manager of the REDUCE health resort, explains: “We are observing the growing demand from our guests for healthy, sustainable food. We are constantly developing this offer with passion and creativity based on their preferences.”
Meat consumption in retreat
“According to the EU Smart Protein Project, Austria is the European champion in the number of vegan and vegetarian people – a total of 10% abstain from meat. Last year alone, meat consumption per person fell by 1.7kg per year. I’m all the more pleased that Austria now has the first spa resort in Europe with V-Label certification. Both the REDUCE spa hotels and the two REDUCE ****S thermal hotels are real showcase examples.”emphasized Felix HnatChairman of the Vegan Society of Austria.
Vegan and health consciousness – hand in hand
The resort’s commitment to vegan nutrition is in line with the hotel’s health standards. “Veganism and awareness of a health-promoting lifestyle go hand in hand. A balanced plant-based diet not only supports well-being, but is also an important element in the prevention of many diseases.”explains Andreas Leitner. The culinary offer at the resort sees the vegan diet as an opportunity to offer guests not only enjoyment, but also added health benefits. Guests will find the vegan selection of dishes creatively prepared at every meal as an inspiring choice for classic cuisine.
About the REDUCE health resort Bad Tatzmannsdorf:
The REDUCE health resort Bad Tatzmannsdorf is a renowned hotel resort for health and thermal holidays, spa treatments and preventative stays (GVA – Health Preventive Active). It includes the hotels REDUCE Hotel Vital ****S, REDUCE Hotel Thermal ****S and the REDUCE Kurhotels, which offer a combination of modern medicine, holistic therapies and unique spa offers based on the healing effects of three local healing resources.