Responsible Tourism

Orange County, Coorg adheres to the fundamentals of 'Responsible Tourism' through the following initiatives.

Environment

Water Conservation

Solid Waste Management

Sound Pollution

Air Pollution

Electric buggies used to transport guests within resort
Diesel generators with electronic governors to reduce fuel consumption
Common transportation provided for staff from town
Majority of staff accommodated within property. Hence no transportation required
Company owned wind power generator offsets power consumption from government utilities
Company owned wind power generators supplying surplus power to government
Local trees planted in the resort premises

Energy Conservation

CFL Lamps used
Electronic key tags used
Auto sensors are installed for lights in public wash rooms
Multiple entries discouraged in cold rooms
Electronic governors on Diesel Generators to reduce fuel consumption.
Two separate Diesel Generators with lower and higher capacity installed to reduced fuel consumption during lower occupancy days.
Air conditioners only in the bed rooms

Reduced use of plastic

Flora & Fauna

Sustainable tourism

Light Pollution

Society

Local cultural shows are organized in the resort to showcase local culture
Local youth encouraged to learn their traditional art forms. (Local dance, traditional welcome, music)
Activities at the resort based on local culture and nature Eg: Plantation Tour, Guided Forest Walk, Coracle ride on Cauvery
Local architecture is showcased in the theme of the resort
Locally available materials used in construction
Local food showcased
Engaging with local village heads in community development programs.
Structured Community Development Programs are planned annually Eg: scholarships, toilets in villages, road work, etc

Economy

Currently local employment at the resort is 60%.
Cultural shows are carried out by the locals providing them with a supplementary means of income
Providing supplementary means of income to local boat men, taxi drivers, doctors, and local families
Using bags made of news papers, sourced from local families
Purchase of groceries and vegetables from local markets

Conservation through Education

Our web site features our Responsible Tourism Policy and Initiatives
Our brochures carry the information on conservation measures being practiced at our resort
Small message boards are placed in relevant places at the resort to educate the guests on Responsible Tourism
Special booklet describing the local flora, fauna and our Responsible Tourism Initiatives are distributed to guests at the resort

Fair Trade

Complied with all labour laws of the state
Where ever possible we ensure that products used are not made by child or bonded labour
We ensure that suppliers are paid a fair price for their products & services