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“Twigs, Pigs & Garbage” Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality March 14 th, 2012 Ithaca College
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Who we are and what we do Andrea Bonilla, Cornell Hotel School Class of 97. Hans Pfister, Cornell Hotel School Class of 95. Hospitality Management, Development and Consulting. – Small – Upscale (“Luxury”) – Sustainable
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We do not get involved in Real estate or mixed development projects. Golf courses and Sport fishing. “Green washing”. Uncommitted owners.
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Where we are located
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Our lodges, hotels & resorts Lapa Rios Ecolodge – Osa Peninsula Arenas del Mar – Manuel Antonio
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Our lodges, hotels & resorts Harmony Hotel – Nosara, Guanacaste Latitude 10 Resort – Santa Teresa/Malpais
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Our lodges, hotels & resorts Finca Rosa Blanca – Central Valley Jicaro Island Ecolodge – Lake Nicaragua
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How are your hotels Sustainable? Does it make $ense to be Sustainable? Is there a Market for Sustainability?
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How are our Hotels Sustainable Twigs, Pigs and Garbage Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) Stanford University Impact Study Owners, employees, guests. Awards, Recognition and Feedback.
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Twigs, pigs… Twigs – Private Nature Reserve – Native Plant Nursery – Organic vegetable garden Pigs – Biogas for cooking – Solar heated water – Avoid Air-Conditioning
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… and Garbage Refuse Reuse, Reduce Recycle.
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Not to forget the social component Education Community
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Does Sustainability make $ense Lapa Rios Ecolodge – Operating Results – 75% Occ, $400 ADR – 18 th year of Operation Arenas del Mar – Operating Results – 75% Occ, $400 ADR – Fourth year of Operation
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But it just is the RIGHT thing to do
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Great rewards and inspiration!
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Is there a market for Sustainability? Surveys: How we ask the question. Is it a real factor? Authenticity and connection. Slow travel. Digital detox
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Thank you for your interest in the work of Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality in Costa Rica and Nicaragua www.cayugaonline.com hans@cayugaonline.com
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