Policies
- Management, operations and development of the Eco Lodge will be guided by universal principles of social, economic and environmental sustainability (as elucidated, eg, by Green Globe 21)
- The Eco Lodge business will be managed for the enhancement, rather than degradation, of local cultural, economic and natural environments
The Management of the Eco Lodge will:
- strive to meet and exceed International Standards for Eco-Tourism
- strive to integrate best business practices with best environmental practices
- strive to maintain amicable, open communications with the local community
- strive to create new opportunities for locals to enjoy profits from eco-tourism (not just wages). The general policy shall be that new opportunities for income should also enhance local eco-tourism generally
- strive to set high local standards, in service, guest experience and sustainable management, for future eco-tourism development in the area. In effect, the Eco Lodge will seek to “brand” Sarinbuana as a genuine, small-scale, eco-tourism destination
- strive to the provide a memorable experience for guests without compromising the principles of sustainability and ethical business
- continue to pursue a development policy, which focuses on income-growth from improving standards rather than increasing guest numbers, thereby limiting socio-environmental impacts while still providing significant income opportunities for locals
- promote a general policy of land-leasing, rather than land purchase, for future developments thereby encouraging local people to retain ownership (or stewardship) of their family land
- participate in local politics, encouraging more effective regulation and better environmental stewardship by the Community and Government