Biodiversity and nature conservation:Tourism development throughout the world can significantly affect both inland and coastal areas. Beyond simply reducing negative impacts, hotels can also help improve the state of the environment on a local, regional or national level.
Why should you care?
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Conservation practices result in a positive image. Financial or in-kind contributions to conservation can enhance a business’ reputation among guests, other individuals and groups concerned about the environment. Supporting conservation efforts can generate positive publicity and improve relationships with local people and organizations.
What can you do?
Most Five Star Resorts in Seychelles are linked to a conservation/environment NGO. For example, Banyan Tree Resort, Seychelles and the Marine Conservation Society Seychelles (MCSS); Desroches Island Resort and the Island Conservation Society (ICS), La Briz Resort and Nature Protection Trust Seychelles (NPTS), Denis Island Resort and Green Island Foundation (GIF) to name but a few.
Ste. Anne Resort is based within the Ste. Anne Marine National Parks and is obliged to follow Marine Park Rules and Regulations. The same applies to Constance Ephelia Resort which is situated in the Morne Seychellois National Park and borders the Port Launay Marine Park.
Constance Ephelia Resort on Mahé regularly contributes to S4S activities to promote sustainable living in Seychelles. Coco de Mer hotel and Pirogue Restaurant and Bar on Praslin has a fair exchange with the Terrestrial Restoration Action Society of Seychelles (TRASS).
Banyan Tree Resort, Seychelles has a Green Imperative Fund (GIF) whereby guests make voluntary contributions for each night spent in the Resort. Other Resorts have begun implementing similar initiatives. Most Resorts in Seychelles will also participate in the annual Clean-up activities to commemorate Earth day in April, Environment Day in June and Clean-Up the World in September.
All of these activities will improve staff awareness and should make them proud of the place where they work, knowing that they are reducing the impact on their local environment.
What can you do?
- Develop and/or join partnerships in conservation work. Work with government officials and other local groups to evaluate the local situation and identify the best strategies for conservation.
Most Five Star Resorts in Seychelles are linked to a conservation/environment NGO. For example, Banyan Tree Resort, Seychelles and the Marine Conservation Society Seychelles (MCSS); Desroches Island Resort and the Island Conservation Society (ICS), La Briz Resort and Nature Protection Trust Seychelles (NPTS), Denis Island Resort and Green Island Foundation (GIF) to name but a few.
- Observe rules and regulations that protect the environment. These exist to preserve the integrity of the natural environment. Compliance can be as simple as respecting designated zone usage and using appropriate building materials from legal sources.
Ste. Anne Resort is based within the Ste. Anne Marine National Parks and is obliged to follow Marine Park Rules and Regulations. The same applies to Constance Ephelia Resort which is situated in the Morne Seychellois National Park and borders the Port Launay Marine Park.
- Make tangible contributions. Financial and in-kind contributions to local conservation efforts, such as patrolling, marine sanctuary management and buoy installation in coral reefs, are a great help.
Constance Ephelia Resort on Mahé regularly contributes to S4S activities to promote sustainable living in Seychelles. Coco de Mer hotel and Pirogue Restaurant and Bar on Praslin has a fair exchange with the Terrestrial Restoration Action Society of Seychelles (TRASS).
- Educate others. Encourage staff to become involved in volunteer projects such as beach clean-ups and awareness campaigns. Educate guests as to how they can make a positive contribution to local biodiversity conservation efforts. If you have animals among your attractions, encourage guests to respect and protect them.
Banyan Tree Resort, Seychelles has a Green Imperative Fund (GIF) whereby guests make voluntary contributions for each night spent in the Resort. Other Resorts have begun implementing similar initiatives. Most Resorts in Seychelles will also participate in the annual Clean-up activities to commemorate Earth day in April, Environment Day in June and Clean-Up the World in September.
All of these activities will improve staff awareness and should make them proud of the place where they work, knowing that they are reducing the impact on their local environment.