We promote sustainability in tourism as well as the respect and protection of the cultural and natural heritage, through the fair economic development and exceeding the traveller’s expectations, in coordination and support with quality service providers, within a framework of respect for our employees and human rights. We are a specialized team which is always in the search of continuous improvement and development of our products under innovation standards.
Our projects:
We are founding-partners of ACOTUR (Colombian Association of Responsible Tourism), which works for the development and promotion of responsible tourism and has generated more than 1200 jobs in Colombia and has benefited more than 4500 families in the country. We actively promote the community and ancestral offer with the guardians of the Nasa ethnic group in Cauca. Also, we collaborate with the Aroma Verde Biological Foundation and its social development and environmental conservation projects in the MORU Nature Reserve in the department of Guainía.
Internal Sustainability:
- We promote responsible and efficient practices in the use of water and energy resources to reduce consumption, minimize operating costs and contribute to environmental protection.
- We promote the adoption of responsible and sustainable practices to employees, suppliers and customers to reduce waste generation, promote recycling and contribute to the care of the environment.
- We implemented an efficient stationery management programme, prioritising the use of electronic media as dissemination mechanisms and maximising the use of printed material.
- We favour environmentally friendly products and services and suppliers with good sustainable tourism practices.
- We develop permanent training programmes for staff in all areas to strengthen their competencies.
- We work with suppliers that meet high quality and safety standards, minimizing risks and ensuring the safety and well-being of our customers in all products and services offered
Our philosophy:
- We categorically reject the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents, in accordance with Colombian laws 679 of 2001 and 1336 of 2009.
- We promote the protection of flora and fauna; therefore, we adhere to the law 17 of 1981 on anti-species trafficking.
- We protect cultural heritage, which is why we implement the provisions of laws 103 of 1991, 397 of 1997 and 1185 of 2008, which seek to identify, protect, and preserve the tangible and intangible heritage of Colombians.
- We guarantee the protection of the rights of individuals, communities or peoples who are violated in acts of racism or discrimination – Laws 1482 of 2011 and 1752 of 2015.
