Greentique CST -English-

The Greentique Concept In 2004, Greentique Hotels of Costa Rica expanded their management of Si Como No Resort Spa and Wildlife Refuge to include the addition of Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Nature Reserve in San Ramon de Alajuela. The third member to join the group was Aguila de Osa Inn & Marine Frontier in Drake Bay, near Corcovado National Park.

Each property is operated in accordance with the highest eco-tourism standards, preserving the "Magic of Nature" by striving to maintain the minimum impact while also providing “Exceptional Costa Rica Experiences”.

C.S.T. Members Greentique Hotels of Costa Rica are members of C.S.T. (Certification in Sustainable Tourism) Program of Costa Rican Hotels.

We welcome your feedback on conservation and policies that are included in our hotel guest's surveys and printed information available at each hotel's Concierge Desk and on our hotel websites.

C.S.T. is managed by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (I.C.T.) and was design to differentiate tourism sector business based on the degree to which they comply with a sustainable model of natural, cultural and social resource management. C.S.T. is regulated by the Costa Rican National Accreditation Commission and consists of a scale of 5 "leaves" of sustainable tourism achievement.

Evaluation Aspects Physical - Biological ParametersInteraction between the company and its surrounding natural habitat.

Infrastructure and ServicesManagement policies and the operational systems within the company and its infrastructure.

External ClientsInteraction of the company with its clients in terms of how much it allows and invites the client to be an active contributor to the company's policies of sustainability.

Socio - Economic EnvironmentInteraction of the company with the local communities and the population in general.

December 9, 2010 presentation with Lic. Carlos Benavides

Minister of Tourism

Villa Blanca

Si Como No

5 Green LeavesMembers since 1995

Villa Blanca

The Nacional Theater presentation with ex president

Óscar Arias Sanchéz

Physical and Biological EnvironmentPolicies and Programs

Greentique Hotels of Costa Rica is committed to promoting and preserving World Heritage sites through sustainable tourism by:

* Implementing the World Heritage Alliance principles * Participating in staff training programs * Educating customers about World Heritage * Supporting community development around World Heritage sites * Engaging employees to support the local community * Supporting the United Nations in its efforts

Physical and Biological EnvironmentEmissions and Waste

Physical and Biological Environment Emissions and Waste

Si Como No

Grease TrampsLaundry Grey Water Plant

Physical and Biological EnvironmentEmissions and Waste

Production of bacteria’s for the sanitation systems.

Bocachi and Worm Compost

Physical and Biological Natural Areas (National Parks / Protected Areas)

Guest information on local attractions

Manuel Antonio Nature Park and Wildlife Refuge

Physical and Biological Natural Areas (National Parks and Reserves)

as)Information of Community Activities and Attractions

Cloud Forest Nature Trails and Tours

Clound forest nature walk & Quetzal tour

Infrastructure and Services Maintenance of water

Villa Blanca

Si Como NoGrey Water Treatment: “Aquatic Gardens”

Infrastructure and ServicesConservation of Energy

Si Como NoManuel AntonioEnergy Savings Programs Restaurant Rico Tico (Illumination)

Alternative Solar Energy Consumption

Infrastructure and ServicesConservation of Energy

Si Como NoManuel Antonio

Energy Savings Programs Illumination

Alternative Solar Energy Consumption

Infrastructure and ServicesFood and Beverage

Villa Blanca

Manuel Antonio

Organic Vegetable Gardens

Local Vendor Support

Restaurant Rico Tico

We support Costa Rican culinary culture in our hotel restaurants.

Claro que Seefood

Our menu states the CST policies supporting the protection of endangered species and use only those species that are not on the verge of extinction.

Infrastructure and ServicesCleaning and Laundry Products

Villa Blanca

Si Como NoManuel Antonio

Water Quality Reports Marzo 2012Certification of Bio-degradables Products

Management of Solid Wastes

Organic Materials Recycling Waste Separation

Infrastructure and Services

Infrastructure and Services Staff Training

Employee Workshops

Villa Blanca

Manuel AntonioWorkshop Employee Conduct CodesSi Como No Resort

Workshop on Climatic ChangeHotel Villa Blanca

External Client

Manuel AntonioGreen CommitteesEnglish Classes

Signage/Information for Guest and Employees

Help us preserve“The Magic of Nature”

Dear Guest:

Bed sheets are washed daily in thousands of hotels that consume millions of gallons of water and tons of detergent.

Sheets are customarily changed daily, but if you fell that this is unnecessary, leave this card on your pillow in the morning and your sheets will not be change that day.

Thank youThe Management

Help us preserve“The Magic of Nature”

Dear Guest:

Every day tons of detergent and millions of gallons of water are use to wash towels that have only been used once.

A towel in the rack means “I´ll use it again”

A towel in the floor means “Please exchange”

Thank youThe Management

Help us preserve“The Magic of Nature”

Dear Guest:

Help us to reduce the demand of electricity to reduce the impact on nature

Thank youThe Management

External ClientAnalysis of Guest Commentaries

Villa Blanca

Socio - Economic EnvironmentDirect Economic Benefits

National and Local Personnel

Socio - Economic EnvironmentGreentique Hotels Informative

Villa Blanca

Manuel AntonioGreen Bulletins

Socio - Economic EnvironmentEnvironmental Education Programs

Villa Blanca

Manuel AntonioManuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

University of Costa Rica TacaresHotel Villa Blanca

Socio - Economic EnvironmentEducation Programs

Villa Blanca

Manuel Antonio

Socio - Economic EnvironmentEnvironmental Education Programs

Villa Blanca

Manuel AntonioEvents with

Socio - Economic EnvironmentEnvironmental Education Programs

Villa Blanca

Manuel AntonioSchool Los Angeles North San Ramon Events with

Socio - Economic EnvironmentCultural Development

Villa Blanca

Manuel Antonio

Si Como No Programs “Club de Amigos de la Vida de la Escuela

Prioritaria” “Inmaculada de Quepos” Independence Day

Villa Blanca Participation in Annual Awards Blue Flag at Headquarters Water and Sewer

Socio - Economic EnvironmentProgramas de Reforestación

Villa Blanca

Manuel Antonio

First 10,000 native trees planted at Santa Juana Farms as part of a certification for Carbon Offset that is in development with support of FONAFIFO and Minaet.

Recognitions

“Corporate Sustainable Trend Setters Award” for Rainforest Alliance at the Museum of Natural History on May 06, 2009 in NYC

Jim Dalamas with Guiselle Bundchen

Recognitions

World Heritage Alliance award to Green Hotels as a member of the alliance, to support and commitment with sustainable tourism development.

Recognitions

The award "Friend of Costa Rica" 2011 was presented to Mr. Jim Dalamas by ACOPROT and EXPOTUR

RecognitionsOn June 29, 2012, the  Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad presented Hotel Si Como No a certificate of recognition for the collaboration enabling the installation of the first camouflaged cell tower in Costa Rica and for their efforts in promoting conservation.

Estación de Investigacion

Main goal of the proposalTo develop scientific investigation thru public sectors, including University of Costa Rica & prívate sectors, national & international within the nature

reserve of Los Angeles

Villa Blanca Research Station

Los Angeles Cloud Forest Private Nature Reserve

•Nature Walk “ El Silencio de los Angéles”• Birdwatching in the Cloud Forest•Guided Night Walks•Cultural Tour San Ramón/Sarchi •Horseback, rafting y canopy

Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge•Santa Juana Rural Adventure Tour•Butterfly Botanical Gardens•Reptile Lagoons•Wildlife Fefuge Birdwatching •Day & Night Guided Walk

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Conscientization

We either change our behavior or change our planet.” Anonymous

Thank You The Management and Staff of Greentique Hotels of Costa Rica and their C.S.T. Green Committee

Volunteers