Going Green The New Catch Phrase But What Does It Really Mean May 29, 2009
Posted by John Copain in : Travel, Wyndham Timeshares , trackbackExamining Green Projects and Eco-Tourism from Another Perspective
Everywhere you go these days you hear about this green movement or this eco friendly program, which is great because these things need to happen to ensure the comfort and health of our future generations. But sometimes when a phrase is tossed around a lot the meaning gets lost. This happens a lot in leisure service industries and as an organization that cares greatly for the planet and the preservation of the environment we thought it might be a good idea to point out some successful green projects and movements in the timeshare industry.
There have been some small steps in the right direction made by some of the biggest timeshare developer names in the industry such as Wyndham Hotels and Resorts who was applauded for their implementation of eco-friendly uniforms for their employees. The uniforms are made from recycled plastic that is woven into a fine fiber material, keeping plastics out of landfills. The uniforms also do not need to be cleaned with conventional chemicals that can produce pollutant byproducts.
However, the scope of eco-friendly programs can go much deeper. For example the Florida Green Lodging Program is an organization that “acknowledges and promotes lodging facilities that demonstrate water and energy conservation, waste minimization, recycling, indoor air quality, environmentally preferable purchasing, program sustainability, and pollution prevention.” Such timeshare resorts as The Inn at Wildwood and The Sutherland Crossing Resort are just two of hundreds of establishments whose applications have been accepted into the program. The Florida Green Lodging Program was established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in 2004.
And yet being eco-friendly goes even further. Some timeshare developers are even careful about where they build their timeshare resorts. This is perhaps the most important, but also the most overlooked component of the hospitality industries green movement efforts. To build a resort there has to be land to accommodate the property. A lot of times the land that is used is the same dwindling habitat that many endangered species and plant life rely on. This is currently a big struggle in parts of Mexico and Central America. Prospective timeshare owners that are interested in vacation ownership, but want to remain eco-friendly should consider this when looking for timeshare property to purchase.
Eco-tourism is another catch phrase that gets used often, but sometimes misunderstood. It is a common misconception that eco-tourism refers to activities like jungle zip-lining and white river rafting. Eco-tourism in fact refers to environmentally friendly vacationing. Considering things like public or mass transportation instead of private shuttles helps to lessen the amount of pollution put into the atmosphere – this would be an example of eco-tourism. If you are a lover of water activities than you could seek out a sailing trip instead of a voyage on a motorized vessel. This helps to lessen water pollution. As more and more vacationers start to consider the environment during their travels the preservation of the environment more and more comes to fruition. Considering the future of the planet is important in every industry and to every individual – especially if you are looking into a lifetime deeded membership or long-term RTU! Travel safe, friends! And remember the Earth is your friend too.
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