Responsible Tourism Policy

Orange County Resorts is committed to operating resorts that will adhere to the fundamentals of 'Responsible Tourism'. We will endeavor to provide the highest degree of long-term economic benefits to the host communities, preserve and/or improve the environment at each destination and contribute towards the revival of the traditional culture and heritage of the region.

In Association With

Economy

Generating greater economic benefits to the local people

We will create more employment opportunities for the local community
We will promote local products
We aim to use local suppliers wherever possible
Where possible, we will encourage and provide financial support for economic, social or environmental projects that will benefit the local communities.

Society

Enhancing the well-being of host communities

We will contribute towards improvement in education
We will contribute towards better health
We will contribute towards betterment of public utility
We will contribute towards improvement in housing
We will involve local communities in decisions that affect their lives

Contributing towards the revival of the traditional cultural heritage of the region

We will promote local cuisine
We will contribute towards restoration of local heritage
We will promote usage of local architecture & local raw material for construction
We will promote local arts & crafts and cultural programmes
We will build pride in the local community for their culture and heritage

Environment

Restoring the natural ecological balance of the destination.

We will plant only local trees and plants within and in the neighbourhood of resorts
We will promote only local fauna within and in the neighbourhood of resorts
We will ensure that the landscaping emulates local terrain
We will participate and encourage re-forestation schemes and preservation/revival of local water bodies
We will promote usage of organic manure on the property
We will actively participate in local conservation programmes

Minimizing negative environmental impact

Water

: We will minimize consumption. Recycle water and use appropriately

Energy

: We will minimize energy consumption. Emphasize on usage of alternate energy sources

Sound Pollution

: We will minimize noise levels within the property

Air Pollution

: We will minimise air pollution

Light Pollution

: We will optimise public lighting so as not to cause inconvenience to nocturnal wildlife

Plastics

: We will aim at responsible use of plastics

Waste Management

: We will minimize waste. Implement effective waste management systems

Paper

: We will reduce use of paper in operations. Promote use of recycled, acid free or recyclable paper

Fair Trade

We will ensure that all employees are paid fair wages
Where possible, we will ensure that products used are not made by child or bonded labour
We will ensure that suppliers are paid a fair price for their products & services

Conservation Through Education

We will educate our guests and staff about RT awareness and sensitize them about the local customs, culture and environment, and familiarize them with all the Rules & Regulations in this regard.
We will educate all stakeholders on RT Policy of the brand and RT Initiatives of the resort
We will provide opportunities to guests to participate in and encourage local conservation / community development programmes

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