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Hidden Valley Inn won Sustainable Trip's Making a Difference award for April. Not only is HVI impressive for its 7200 acres of upland savanah and tropical broadleaf forest with private waterfalls and 90 miles of trails, but for their efforts towards sustainable tourism. Congratulations!
"Sustainability is the mainstay of our tourism products, hotel, and tours. We believe that protecting the natural environment and its diverse ecosystems will be a great benefit to the tourism industry of Belize for generations to come. We use eco-friendly chemicals and products from reputable suppliers as well as fresh local produce instead of imported packaged goods. We monitor our electricity, fuel, and water usage and have an eco-friendly garbage disposal system. We rely on locals for our business and employ the majority of our employees from the surrounding villages. By economically empowering these residents, they in turn take ownership of the natural resources and are motivated to protect the wildlife and biodiversity of the area."
Great example of eco-tourism!