It’s Easy Being Green: Making Your Belize Resort Eco-Friendly

Tuesday, August 20th, 2013 by

As a resort that relies heavily on the natural beauty around it, taking steps towards going green should be a priority. Here are some strategies being used by Belize hotels to go green:

Going Green at Your Belize Resort

  • Reuse Linens – Many resorts and hotels leave a note on the bed that informs guest that, in an effort to conserve water and energy, they'd like to change the bed linens less frequently. Guests can opt out of this service if they so choose, but 9 times out of 10 the guest will oblige and even be impressed by your effort to take care of the Earth.
  • Switch to energy efficient light bulbs – These bulbs not only conserve energy, but last 5-10 times longer than typical incandescent bulbs.
  • Strategic cabana placement – Table Rock Jungle Lodge thought ahead when building their resort. They strategically placed cabanas in areas of shade and indirect sunlight to keep them cool with limited use of air conditioning. Use the sun strategically as well. Lots of windows means plenty of natural light, which adds up to less need for additional lighting. While these tips aren't necessarily a practical solution for those resorts that are already established, keep them in mind for future projects.
  • Harness the power of nature – Gumbo Limbo Resort in Belize uses wind and solar energy to power the majority of their property. Investing in a long term solution such as solar panels, wind mills, and water capturing systems not only lowers your impact on the Earth, but can also save you money in the long run.
  • Provide guests with eco-friendly toiletries and use eco-friendly cleaners – Accent Amenities  provides a wide array of Earth friendly toiletries for resorts.

Have you heard about TripAdvisor's GreenLeaders program? It's a program that honors resorts and hotels that have made great strides in going green. It's a great addition to your resort marketing efforts. Read more about the program here.

This is just a short selection of an extensive list of ways to get your resort a little greener. Brag about your green progress below!

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