Convinces that sustainable tourism is a common responsibility between travelers – seven out of 10, of which they want to report more sustainably – industry players, government agencies and local communities. Los Cabos (Mexico) goes beyond the adaptation.
The goal in Baja California Commit a long -term, structural transformation into a more conscious, integrated and regenerative tourism model. This is already taking shape today.
Tourism stakeholder in Los Cabos have united to create a responsible tourism framework. “We want to develop tourism that restores, reinforces positive effects and takes the common responsibility for the present and future this region, which is of crucial importance for both the environment and the economy,“said Rodrigo Esponda, Managing Director of the Los Cables Tourism Board (Furka).
Several examples of the commitment to the well -being of communities and the protection of the environment
Throughout the region, hotels, resorts and tourism companies carry out far -reaching initiatives to reduce the effects on the environment and support local communities.
Royal Solaris Los Cabos and GR Solaris Lighthouse For example, eliminated and launched recycling and water-saving programs. Both companies work on the Green Key certification, an international label for excellence of tourism.
The Villa group Takes part in municipal cleansing, donates to hospitals and children's foundations. It offers scholarships for the children of the employees and has also banned disposable plastics.
Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos has developed programs to protect sea turtles, food donations for animal shelters. It also supports local charity organizations that help children and the elderly.
In Cosecha the restaurant of the San Cristóbal Hotel, Almost half of all products are grown on site. Seafood also comes directly from local fishermen to reduce transport emissions and support the local economy.
Acre Resort Practices regenerative agriculture through an agricultural-ecological garden on site, with landscape design with low water and drip irrigation systems receiving resources.
Solmar Hotels & Resorts Using reverse osmosesystems to desalcinate the sea water, treats waste water for reuse and takes part in programs to maintain the municipal turtle.
Grand Velas Los Cabos operates its own water treatment and desalination systems, uses solar collectors to heat pools and support biological diversity, including the protection of sea turtles.
Consider medical care and vocational training
The commitment extends beyond environmental measures. Grupo Pueblo Bonito and the Letty Coppel Foundation Combine medical care, nutrition and psychological support. But also community development, vocational training, cultural programs and environmental protection.
Mexico giveaways Give part of every sale of shine. The latter authorizes women in San José del Cabo. Such as sewing and embroidery courses, workshops for personal development and training courses on life skills.
Engel & Völkers Snell Immobilien Promotes properties with sustainable characteristics such as solar energy, water-saving technologies, natural materials, green roofs and smart home systems.
One and only palmilla Takes part in the protection of the sea turtle and supports La Cana, an organization that helps to be integrated into society through manual work.
These efforts agree with the wider vision of UN tourism A planet Initiative that promotes responsible tourism. “As a tourism community, Los Cabos is working on building a new sector with responsible tourism as a compass and sustainability as a driving force– People, the planet and common prosperity, sink,Said eSports.