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An Activity Center: Offers snorkeling, diving, biolu- ▪ minescence tours, mangrove expeditions, stargazing, and spa treatments. Hiring Local Certified Coral Gardeners: The prop- ▪ erty's purpose is to be a source of work for the local people, which is why 80% of the staff come from Barú, the nearest Afro community. Many Divers Can Afford Sustainable Luxury Re- sorts: A 2023 DEMA survey of 2,444 consumers found the average international dive trip cost just over $3,800, in- cluding diving, lodging, airfare, and related expenses. How- ever, 27.6% of the respondents paid $4,001 and up to $20,000+ to pamper themselves – showing there is clearly a luxury eco market for dive groups. The Bottom Line: To best cater to your high-end clien- tele who firmly embrace sustainability initiatives, consider booking a Beyond Green resort trip that can make a posi- tive impact – on them and on the planet.
ects that enhance clean water access, and empowers local teens with language training and education in sustainable tourism. Guilt-Free Dining: The “Zero Waste” restaurant con- ▪ cept ensures nothing organic goes unused and has eliminated single-use plastics. Hotel Las Islas (Cartagena, Colombia) offers a beacon of sustainable luxury on private Barú Island overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The 65 bungalows overlooking the sea are surrounded by a tropical forest and white sand beaches, while another 10 sea-level bungalows are only accessible by boat. Sustainability projects include: Mangrove Restoration: Partnering with the Malpelo ▪ Foundation, they have created the mangrove refor- estation project that has restored over 95,530 plants of vital ecosystems. Coral Reef Reproduction: Together, their innovative ▪ coral planting program has reintroduced 70,000 new corals and regenerated more than 250 square meters of reef habitat.
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