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The Greentique Concept
On January 1st, 2004, Si Como No's Greentique Hotels of Costa Rica began operations with the acquisition of Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Spa, near San Ramon in El Silencio de Los Angeles, and now the participation of Aguila
de Osa Inn Marine Frontier at Drake Bay, near Corcovado National Park.
Each property is operated in accordance with the highest eco-tourism standards, preserving the "Magic of Nature" for generations to come.
Greentique Hotels MissionGreentique Hotels of Costa Rica are members of C.S.T.
(Certification in Sustainable Tourism) Program of Costa Rican Hotels
We welcome your feedback on conservation and policies that are included in our hotel guest's surveys and printed information which you will find in every hotel
room, at each hotel's concierge desk and on our hotel websites.
C.S.T. is managed by Costa Rican Tourism Institute (I.C.T.) and was design to differentiate tourism sector business based on the degree to which they comply with a sustainable model of natural, cultural and social resource management.
C.S.T. is regulated by the Costa Rican National Accreditation Commission and
consists of a scale of 5 "leaves" of sustainable tourism achievement.
Evaluation Aspects
Physical - Biological ParametersInteraction between the company and its surrounding natural habitat.
Infrastructure and ServicesManagement policies and the operational systems within the company and its infrastructure.
External ClientsInteraction of the company with its clients in terms of how much it allows and invites the client to be an active contributor to the company's policies of sustainability.
Socio - Economic EnvironmentInteraction of the company with the local communities and the population in general.
5 Green Leaves
January, 2007Lic. Rosaura Monge
Director of C.S.T.
January, 2008Lic. Carlos Benavides
Minister of Tourism
Villa Blanca Si Como No
Physical and Biological Environment
Policies and Programs
Greentique Hotels of Costa Rica is a Member of the World Heritage Alliance and is committed to promoting and preserving World Heritage sites through sustainable tourism by:
* Implementing the World Heritage Alliance principles * Participating in staff training programs * Educating customers about World Heritage * Supporting community development around World Heritage sites * Engaging employees to support the local community * Supporting the United Nations in its efforts
Physical and Biological Environment
Physical and Biological Environment
Emissions and Waste
Recycle Center
Physical and Biological Environment
Emissions and Waste
Si Como NoGrease TrampsLaundry Grey Water Plant
Physical and Biological Environment
Emissions and Waste
Production of bacteria’s for the sanitation plant
Bocachi and Worm Compost
Entorno Físico - BiológicoNatural Areas (National Parks / Protected Areas)Guest information on local attractions
Fincas NaturalesPrivate Wildlife Refuge
Infrastructure and ServicesWater Maintenance
Villa Blanca
Si Como NoManuel Antonio
Water consumption controls
Infrastructure and Services
Conservation of Energy
Villa Blanca
Si Como NoManuel Antonio
Savings programs (Illumination) Alternative solar energy
consumption
Infrastructure and Services
Food and Beverage
Villa Blanca
Manuel AntonioOrganic vegetable gardens
Local vendor support
Infrastructure and Services
Cleaning and Laundry Products
Villa Blanca
Si Como NoManuel Antonio
Letter of PH ProquimiaCertify the bio-degradable Quality of its products
Infrastructure and ServicesManagement of Solid Wastes
Organic materials
Recycling Waste separation
Infrastructure and ServicesStaff Training
Employee Workshops
Villa Blanca
Manuel AntonioBest Practices by Rainforest Alliance
Basic course on wineFor F&B Department
External Client
Manuel AntonioGreen CommitteesEnglish Classes
Conservation signage for hotel guest and employees
Help Us Preserve “The Magic of Nature”
Dear Guest:Bed sheets are washed daily in
thousands of hotels that consumemillions of gallons of water andtons of detergents. Sheets are
customarily changed daily, but ifyou feel that this is unnecessary,
leave this card on your pillow in themorning and your sheets will not
be changed that day.
Thank you,The Management
Help Us Preserve “The Magic of Nature”
Dear Guest:Every day tons of detergent and
millions of gallons of water are used to wash towels that have
only been used once.
A towel on the rack means“I’ll use it again”
A towel on the floor means“Please exchange”
Thank you,The Management
Help Us Preserve “The Magic of Nature”
Dear Guest:Help us to reduce hotel demand
on energy, and reduce our .Impact on natural resources.
Thank you,The Management
External ClientAnalysis of the commentaries of our hotel guests
Villa Blanca
Socio - Economic EnvironmentDirect Economic Benefits
National and local personnel in the company
Socio - Economic EnvironmentGreentique Hotels Informative
Villa Blanca
Manuel Antonio“Green Bulletins”
Socio - Economic EnvironmentEnvironmental Education Programs
Villa Blanca
Manuel AntonioFincas NaturalesPrivate Wildlife Refuge
Mariana Wedding ChapelHotel Villa Blanca
Socio - Economic Environment
Environmental Education Programs
Villa Blanca
Manuel AntonioEvents with
Socio - Economic Environment
Cultural Development
Villa Blanca
Manuel AntonioSan Ramon Central Park
Special events at Hotel Villa Blanca
Socio - Economic Environment
Reforestation Programs
Villa Blanca
Manuel Antonio
First 10,000 native trees planted at Santa Juana Farms as part of a certification for Carbon Offset that is in development with the Rainforest Alliance
Recognitions
“Corporate Sustainable Trend Setters Award” for Rainforest Alliance at the Museum of Natural History on May 06th in NYC
Recognitions
World Heritage Alliance award to Green Hotels as a member of the alliance, to support and commitment with sustainable tourism development.
INBio Estación de Investigacion
Overall objective of the proposal
Establish a strategic alliance between INBio and the Greentique Hotels to carry out joint research projects that add value to the tourist site and contribute to the
generation of information on biodiversity in the country.
(convenio establecido INBio-Green Hotels Miércoles 11 junio 2008)
RecognitionsBiological Research Station INBio – Villa Blanca
Thank You
The Management and Staff of Greentique Hotels of Costa Ricaand their C.S.T. Green Committees