Monday, March 21, 2011

National Geographic, one of the largest non-profit scientific and educational institutions in the world, has recognized Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa for its geotourism practices including the extraction of more than 200 pounds of marine debris from the world’s second largest reef system.


Experience life-enriching travel

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts pour time, energy, and resources into protecting special places for one simple reason: We believe it is important. Preserving the nature, cultural heritage, and authentic communities that make each destination unique is essential to helping our guests experience truly lifeenriching travel. The more we protect special places, the more our guests can discover one-of-a-kind cultures and landscapes that broaden their outlook in entirely new ways—ringing them far more than a snapshot appreciation of the world’ remarkable people and the locales they call home. Our global partnership with National Geographic’ Center for Sustainable Destinations reflects this shared passion for sustaining and enhancing distinctive places. All across the world, we make a hands-on, grassroots difference. Here are just a few inspiring examples of how our hotels put their passion into action throughout the year.

Keeping cultural heritage alive InterContinental Bucharest partners with the Museum of the Romanian Peasant to support and promote Romania’s rich cultural heritage. During holiday seasons the hotel invites local crasmen and women to demonstrate traditional skills, exhibit native handicrafts, and sell artifacts they create to international guests and city residents.

 
Protecting a fragile natural wonder Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa protects irreplaceable reefs and ecosystems through a special relationship with Cozumel Marine National Park. The hotel teaches guests to dive without negative impact on marine life, offers cleanup dives, and provides rooms and meeting facilities to park scientists.

InterContinental Wellington helps regenerate Zealandia, a wildlife conservation refuge for some of New Zealand’s rare and most endangered native animals. Hotel colleagues plant trees, repair fences, restore habitats, and maintain facilities throughout this unique eco-sanctuary in the heart of the capital city.
Preserving a crucial safe haven