The Xcaret, Xel-Há and Xplor parks received certification on tourism sustainability

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Lately, Xcaret, Xel-Há and Xplor parks got the EarthCheck certification that supports the implementation of positive international practices in favor of tourism sustainability. In the world, Experiencias Xcaret parks were the first to get this certification as of 2009.

 
In the past nine years, the accompaniment of EarthCheck, along with the allowing of the improvement of indicators with a methodology adhering to global standards, shows Experiencias Xcaret its leadership in terms of recycling and waste management, corporate social responsibility, community development, conservation and dissemination of heritage cultural, research, water conservation, along with conservation of endangered species.

 
Just as in the structure of the Sustainable and Social Tourism Summit of Cancun, the certification was registered with the assistance of specialists in the subject from Mexico and overseas. The protocol was led by Erica Lobos, representative of EarthCheck for Mexico and Latin America. The Vice President of Grupo Experiencias Xcaret, Carlos Constandse, made sure that since the formation of this group took place almost 30 years ago, the founding partners imagined their success based on a balance between the benefits for people, the environment and prosperity.

 
“Nine years ago Xel-Há was the first park in the world to receive the EarthCheck certification, becoming a global benchmark for good practices. Afterward, Xcaret was certified and contributed its part, with its set of strengths that make it unique. The feedback from EarthCheck has been valuable since its methodology has been fundamental to improve what we already do well,” said the businessman.

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