Photo of the Week: Sustainable Travel in Style

Jul 3

posted by Dipika Chawla in Photo of the Week, Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria, GSTC, Mexico, luxury | 2 Comments

It turns out that sustainable tourism doesn't necessarily mean "roughing it." We present Exhibit A: a swoon-worthy suite at Dreams Tulum Resort on the Riviera Maya in Mexico. Contrary to popular belief, rustic ecolodges and campsites don't hold a monopoly on sustainability.

In fact, many large luxury and mid-range hotels adhere to the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria -- that is, they take concrete and active measures to protect the environment and support the local community. These larger resorts often employ hundreds of local people and provide them with additional training -- such as English classes -- thereby providing significant benefits to communities.

Have you ever stayed at a hotel that was both sustainable and perfectly comfortable? Tell us about it in the comments!

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