At least five out of every ten tourists visiting destinations in Quintana Roo arrive with environmental awareness. They consider ecological criteria when choosing a hotel, according to a study conducted by “Abastur México,” a platform dedicated to supplying and promoting the tourism sector.
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Didier Cox, sustainability coordinator at a well-known hotel in Cancún, stated that this trend has encouraged hotels to implement sustainable practices in order to attract future visitors.
“Sustainability has become a trend for several years now, and many travelers want to visit destinations and hotels that contribute to preserving nature,” he said.
He explained that hotels regularly carry out beach perimeter cleanups and also collaborate in preserving Cancún’s “green hearts,” such as Kabah Park and Ombligo Verde.
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He noted that the hotel also implements proper waste management practices and operates programs designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all properties within the brand.
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“For our guests, we offer environmental education and sustainable management programs. Although we know they come to relax and have fun, it’s also important that they take this information home so it becomes part of their environmental awareness,” he said.
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As an example, he explained that guests are informed about the carbon footprint generated by tourism-related activities.
“They receive recommendations on how to care for and behave responsibly at beaches, archaeological sites, cenotes, and during jungle excursions throughout their stay so they can become responsible tourists,” he stated.
These educational activities are also incorporated into recreational programs. For example, children attending the hotel’s Kids Club learn about the bird species and marine wildlife found in the Mexican Caribbean and why protecting them is important.
Likewise, guests who book excursions are reminded to follow environmental guidelines, such as not touching coral reefs, starfish, or any marine flora and fauna.
Source: sipse
