Monday, August 20, 2012

Grupo Mayan Hotels and Environmental Practices

By Eve Witt


Have you had enough of the usual all-in packages so ubiquitous among travel agencies and resorts now? You and your family can have more choices nowadays. Ecotourism is the fastest rising market in the tourism industry, and the trend is apparent in the wealth of resorts and hotels that offer earth-friendly features nowadays.

Today, more and more people want to have unique experiences and connect with nature - and not only shop for souvenirs. The clientele are asked to participate in a kind of outreach that benefits the environment (and thus, themselves) while being provided the means to slough off the troubles afflicting them. More and more people are getting interested in this type of tourism.

A major vacation spot nowadays is Mexico. Mexican travel groups and hotel chains are among the leaders in the ecotouring movement. There is a growing pool of resorts joining this movement, in fact, in Mexico.

An internationally-recognized environmental certification and management program, EarthCheck is trusted by market leaders in the travel and tourism industry. If an establishment has this accreditation, it is certifiably eco-friendly. This is why many hotels are vying for EarthCheck accreditation.

The famous Grupo Mayan resorts chain has already demonstrated that environmental business practices can be profitable. Grupo Mayan is one of the best performers in eco-friendly hotels and resorts, actively changing traditional methods just to ensure a lower trash and energy footprint in its establishments. Only sustainable tourism and commercial practices are used in Grupo Mayan's facilities all over the country.

More importantly, the group has completed all three steps required to obtain their EarthCheck documentation. A heavy process of auditing takes place before EarthCheck certification is obtained. The certification proves that it is not only environmentally-friendly but also friendly to the communities around it.

Furthermore, the group possesses some resorts considered to be part of En Advance. This alliance is a group of organizations that help to preserve the local resources, environment, and species. Turtle species are given special notice in the areas along the riviera, and En Advance is involved in their protection.

Some resorts get hordes of turtles during the peak breeding season. The fall season is particularly popular for turtle observation programs. Not only is it well-received by customers, it helps hotel chains show their customers how to properly interact with nature.

The regulations in effect for all the Mayan hotels are famously "green". Though it provides the best in all things for clients, a Mayan resort also typically encourages strong conservation, as in water usage. In addition, Mayan resorts save electricity by teaching their staff to regulate lighting consumption and in-room air conditioning.

The beauty of companies like Grupo Mayan, as you can see on the Grupo Mayan Facebook page, is that they know how to balance green business tactics with traditional commercial techniques. They even have per annum goals like bringing down the total garbage weight from each room. They are also implementing eco-friendly LED lighting as well as solar heating systems for their pool facilities.




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