Preferred by Nature
Preferred by NatureTM certification demonstrates that Banyan Tree Mayakoba implements a formal sustainable management system based on a GSTC recognized standard.
Sustainability
Our vision is to do business for good: safeguard the communities and environments where we operate, drive awareness and transformative change in the travel and tourism industry, support the global sustainability agenda, and strengthen community resilience through responsible travel. Our hope is to protect people and the planet for future generations.
Reef Conservation
Banyan Tree Mayakoba contributes to coral reef care and reforestation. The species being reforested is known as “Acropoda Palmata” (Elkhorn).
OCEANUS AC's objective is the construction of coral nurseries and the transplantation of thousands of colonies to increase diversity at sites and promote the resilience and natural resistance of marine life caused by climate change and other threats.
Local communities, businesses, and hotels are part of this restoration network, achieving a greater impact on our beaches and seas.
Resource conservation
At Banyan Tree Mayakoba, we care about the environmental impact that our activities may cause. We have established an action plan to reduce our ecological footprint as much as possible. We train, direct, and guide our guests, team members, and suppliers in adequate waste separation.
We have partnered with several companies that are authorized, certified, and specialized in collecting each type of waste. This includes organic waste, which is sent to pig farms; recyclable waste (such as PET, hard plastics, cardboard, aluminum, scraps, paper, and glass); and hazardous waste.
We proudly offer our guests a paper recycling workshop, where they learn about the three R’s: Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse.
SEA TURTLE PROTECTION
Mayakoba has been an authorized turtle camp since 2010, with four of seven worldwide species nesting on our beaches. At Banyan Tree Mayakoba, we provide training for guests, team members, and suppliers, teaching them about endangered turtles.
Through this experience, participants can get up close and personal with the camp and learn about the threats these species face. To date, the camp has been the birthplace of 31.609 sea turtles and invites you to appreciate this conservation initiative and the beauty of these animals in their natural habitat.
Ecotour
Ecotour takes guests along Mayakoba’s canals and waterways, allowing them to discover and learn about the resort’s stunning architecture, the impressive Mayakoba El Camaleón Golf Course, as well as endemic species that call this region home, such as birds, turtles, and even crocodiles.
As the boat glides along the water, guests can take in every piece that makes this corner of the Riviera Maya a place to be treasured, admired, and preserved. Our tour is complimentary and departs daily from the resort’s Main Lobby.
Plastic Free
As a brand, we are committed to reducing and ultimately eliminating single-use plastics from our operations as part of our ongoing effort to directly address the detrimental effect plastic has on the environment and marine life. In the last two years, we have managed to eliminate more than 50% of single-use plastic, which means that one in two items will not go to landfill or pollute our environment.
Banyan Tree Mayakoba has exchanged all plastic water bottles for glass bottles and plastic straws for paper straws, which are FSC-certified.
GREEN IMPERATIVE FUND
The Green Imperative Fund, an opt-out donation scheme for guests, launches to finance projects with external beneficiaries.
Guests are invited to make a small contribution per room night with us, and we match this dollar-for dollar. The Fund is disbursed to various sustainability initiatives through the Foundation.
INITIATIVES FOR THE LAND AND COMMUNITIES
Our goal is to raise awareness with activities that contribute to the land and local communities.
Globally, the Banyan Tree group has planted more than 500 thousand trees since 2007. To celebrate Earth Day in 2021, Banyan Tree implemented and coordinated a global campaign led by earthday.org to support the Canopy Project in the Sierra Gorda de Querétaro Biosphere, one of the most important protected areas in Mexico, where they planted more than 30,000 trees.
Cleaning Communities
Our goal is to carry out four cleanings of natural areas each year, involving local community members, guests, team members, and suppliers.
In each cleaning, we seek to teach attendees how to handle each type of waste, promote responsible resource consumption, and maintain a healthy environment.
Supporting Communities
Banyan Tree Mayakoba provides support and training to local communities –which can be environmental, educational, and socio-cultural– so they can start their own small businesses, to generate a circular economy.
One of our success stories is TSAAK MEJEM KAAB, a family-run company that makes soaps using local Melipona bee honey. Guests can find them as amenities in their rooms or buy them at The Gallery.
SEEDLINGS
Our SEEDLINGS program is a Banyan Tree Group initiative that aims to nurture young people by providing education and vocational skills, preparing them for life and work. It was launched in 2007 and consists of two phases: the first is mentoring, provided by volunteer collaborators who have received training.
The second phase consists of financial support until the end of upper secondary education, with a total duration of six years.
HANDICAP VILLA
Designed to offer total accessibility and comfort, our rooms for people with reduced mobility are fully equipped to suit our guests’ needs while guaranteeing the level of luxury and sophistication that they can expect from Banyan Tree Mayakoba Our accessible rooms feature ample spaces, wide doors, grab bars, and every necessary adaptation our guests may need. All across the property, we offer adaptable wheelchair ramps, allowing our guests to move easily.
Guests will find an elevator in the main lobby, bringing them closer to our different outlets and guaranteeing a safe, comfortable stay.
Our commitment to accessibility extends beyond our physical facilities. Throughout their stay, guests can trust our expert staff to be available to provide assistance and warm hospitality.
Our Certifications
PROFEPA
Tourist Environmental Quality Certification reduces waste, emissions, energy, fuel, and water consumption to minimize negative environmental impacts and improve environmental quality.
Distinctive S
Recognition of good sustainable practices is awarded to tourism companies that operate in Mexico under the global criteria of Sustainability.
Quintana Roo Green Certificate
A voluntary program where environmental performance superior to that required by current legislation of Quintana Roo is evaluated.
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