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Saturday 14 december 2024

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Aruba, Leads as World’s First Hotel to

Earn Two Perfect 100% Scores from Green Globe

EAGLE BEACH—Bucuti & Tara Beach reforested in partnership with Ban
Resort made history as the first ho- Lanta y Planta and nature trails are
tel in the world to achieve two being added. Fragile ecosystems
perfect 100% scores from Green are already awakening and when
Globe, the leading certification for the reforestation is complete with
sustainability in travel and tourism. 15,000 indigenous trees, more than
This landmark achievement solidi- 375 tCO2 emissions will be drawn
fies the resort’s position as a global down from the atmosphere each
leader in eco-conscious hospi- year for Aruba’s future genera-
tality. Green Globe’s certification tions. Local university students col-
program, renowned for its rigorous laborate with the resort to identify
standards, evaluates over 380 in- native plant species and measure
dicators related to environmental, carbon sequestration rates. These
social, and economic sustainabil- efforts continue to draw together
ity. Bucuti & Tara’s perfect scores staff, guests and community mem-
reflect its unwavering commitment bers and businesses who reflect
to sustainable tourism, making it great pride for their Aruba home.
the first hotel in Green Globe’s his- ● Stimami Sterilisami. In 2016,
tory to earn this distinction twice. the resort founded and is the pri-
mary funder of Stimami Sterilisami,
Green Globe CEO Birte Pelayo a national spay/neuter program for
praised Bucuti & Tara’s “unprec- local dogs and cats that humanely
edented performance,” noting reduces pet overpopulation on is-
the resort’s remarkable leadership land by providing subsidized spay- and guests. Locals and island or- to protect Aruba’s natural beauty
in carbon-neutral travel. “Bucuti & ing and neutering procedures and ganizations are also invited to join and share it with our guests, staff,
Tara Beach Resort continues to set promotes responsible pet owner- the efforts. and community.”
a global standard for sustainability, ship. To date, almost 40,000 pets ● Local Artistry in Renova- Bucuti & Tara’s dedication to sus-
demonstrating how a tourism busi- have been spayed or neutered tions: The recent reimagining of tainability and wellness ensures
ness can lead with direct action on and the program is expanding to Bucuti & Tara’s casually sophisti- that each stay leaves a positive
climate challenges while engag- provide fully complimentary spay cated Tara Lounge includes furni- impact on Aruba’s environment
ing guests and the local commu- and neuter procedures to rescue ture handcrafted by local artisans, and future. For more information,
nity,” Pelayo said. organizations and low income blending sustainability with cultural visit Bucuti.com.
This second perfect score builds households. celebration.
on Bucuti & Tara’s historic achieve- ● Monthly Beach Clean-ups: Owner/CEO Ewald Biemans ex- About Green Globe
ment in 2020, when it became the A 32-year tradition at Bucuti & Tara, pressed his pride in the resort’s Green Globe is the leading cer-
first hotel ever to earn a perfect monthly beach clean-ups regularly achievement, saying, “Receiving a tification for sustainable tourism.
Green Globe score. The resort’s remove more than 1,000 lbs/454 kg second perfect score from Green Founded in 1993, the certification
most recent Green Globe audit of debris annually, engaging staff Globe fuels our ongoing mission recognizes organizations that meet
highlighted various sustainabil- rigorous standards in environmen-
ity initiatives that contributed to tal, social, and economic sustain-
its flawless performance. These in- ability. Its comprehensive criteria,
clude: developed over three decades,
● Bucuti & Tara – GMC Na- assess a wide range of operations,
ture Preserve: In 2022, the resort, from energy and water conserva-
along with Owner/CEO Ewald tion to community engagement
Biemans and island friend Greta and biodiversity preservation.
Marie Case, gifted Aruba with a Green Globe helps businesses in-
32-acre/13-hectare prime stretch tegrate sustainable practices into
of land in the middle of busy Noord, their operations while providing
called The Bucuti Tara - GMC Na- guests with trusted, eco-conscious
ture Preserve. This preserve is being choices.q