AS THE LEADER in luxury all-inclusive resorts, Paradisus By Meliá has made strides to incorporate green initiatives, locally and globally, through corporate social responsibility programs. Paradisus by Melia is committed to environmentally conscious initiatives and sustainable programs. Every opportunity where Paradisus By Meliá can include its guests in this mission is a win for the organization and world.

WITH PROPERTIES IN the Dominican Republic and Mexico, Paradisus By Meliá implemented the brand-wide initiative of eliminating single-use plastics from the portfolio. This change in all Meliá Hotel International properties includes plastic bottles, cups, bags, straws and coasters in more than 370 hotels across more than 40 countries. A change like this is the first step in the domino effect of making an advance for a cleaner world.

IN ADDITION TO reducing the amount of plastic at each property, Paradisus By Meliá is committed to going paperless in all guestrooms. In place of paper materials, a digital directory will be available via the room’s TV and will include important numbers, activities, FAQs, menus and more.

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WITH THE WELFARE of the environment in mind, the Soap for Hope program in the Dominican Republic brings recyclable soaps to the local community and reduces hotel waste. Hundreds of pounds of used soap were collected from each Paradisus Dominican Republic property, then sanitized and made into new soap. This program allows hotels to reduce waste, teach the local community the soap production process and save lives through hygiene education. Since its start in September 2018, Paradisus resorts delivered approximately 2,000 soaps to local communities in need.

FURTHERMORE, THE PARADISUS Los Cabos property is taking the wildlife that calls the Los Cabos region home into special consideration with the Welcome to Life project. This initiative looks to protect endangered wildlife, primarily the Least Tern bird and local Leatherhead, Black and Olive Ridley sea turtles, and educate guests through a conservation program. As one of the only three hotels in the region authorized to host a sea turtle conservation program, Paradisus Los Cabos provides guests with an enriching experience. From GPS setting for adult turtle arrival to watching babies released, there is a way for each guest to get involved in the conservation process.