The Greentique Concept

The Greentique Concept

On January 1st, 2004, Si Como No's Greentique Hotels of Costa Rica began operations with the acquisition of Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel and Spa, near San Ramon in El Silencio de Los Angeles, and now the participation of Aguila

de Osa Inn Marine Frontier at Drake Bay, near Corcovado National Park.

Each property is operated in accordance with the highest eco-tourism standards, preserving the "Magic of Nature" for generations to come.

Greentique Hotels MissionGreentique 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 which you will find in every hotel

room, at each hotel's concierge desk and on our hotel websites.

C.S.T. is managed by 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.

5 Green Leaves

January, 2007Lic. Rosaura Monge

Director of C.S.T.

January, 2008Lic. Carlos Benavides

Minister of Tourism

Villa Blanca Si Como No

Physical and Biological Environment

Policies and Programs

Greentique Hotels of Costa Rica is a Member of the World Heritage Alliance and 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 Environment

Physical and Biological Environment

Emissions and Waste

Recycle Center

Physical and Biological Environment

Emissions and Waste

Si Como NoGrease TrampsLaundry Grey Water Plant

Physical and Biological Environment

Emissions and Waste

Production of bacteria’s for the sanitation plant

Bocachi and Worm Compost

Entorno Físico - BiológicoNatural Areas (National Parks / Protected Areas)Guest information on local attractions

Fincas NaturalesPrivate Wildlife Refuge

Infrastructure and ServicesWater Maintenance

Villa Blanca

Si Como NoManuel Antonio

Water consumption controls

Infrastructure and Services

Conservation of Energy

Villa Blanca

Si Como NoManuel Antonio

Savings programs (Illumination) Alternative solar energy

consumption

Infrastructure and Services

Food and Beverage

Villa Blanca

Manuel AntonioOrganic vegetable gardens

Local vendor support

Infrastructure and Services

Cleaning and Laundry Products

Villa Blanca

Si Como NoManuel Antonio

Letter of PH ProquimiaCertify the bio-degradable Quality of its products

Infrastructure and ServicesManagement of Solid Wastes

Organic materials

Recycling Waste separation

Infrastructure and ServicesStaff Training

Employee Workshops

Villa Blanca

Manuel AntonioBest Practices by Rainforest Alliance

Basic course on wineFor F&B Department

External Client

Manuel AntonioGreen CommitteesEnglish Classes

Conservation signage for hotel guest and employees

Help Us Preserve “The Magic of Nature”

Dear Guest:Bed sheets are washed daily in

thousands of hotels that consumemillions of gallons of water andtons of detergents. Sheets are

customarily changed daily, but ifyou feel that this is unnecessary,

leave this card on your pillow in themorning and your sheets will not

be changed that day.

Thank you,The Management

Help Us Preserve “The Magic of Nature”

Dear Guest:Every day tons of detergent and

millions of gallons of water are used to wash towels that have

only been used once.

A towel on the rack means“I’ll use it again”

A towel on the floor means“Please exchange”

Thank you,The Management

Help Us Preserve “The Magic of Nature”

Dear Guest:Help us to reduce hotel demand

on energy, and reduce our .Impact on natural resources.

Thank you,The Management

External ClientAnalysis of the commentaries of our hotel guests

Villa Blanca

Socio - Economic EnvironmentDirect Economic Benefits

National and local personnel in the company

Socio - Economic EnvironmentGreentique Hotels Informative

Villa Blanca

Manuel Antonio“Green Bulletins”

Socio - Economic EnvironmentEnvironmental Education Programs

Villa Blanca

Manuel AntonioFincas NaturalesPrivate Wildlife Refuge

Mariana Wedding ChapelHotel Villa Blanca

Socio - Economic Environment

Environmental Education Programs

Villa Blanca

Manuel AntonioEvents with

Socio - Economic Environment

Cultural Development

Villa Blanca

Manuel AntonioSan Ramon Central Park

Special events at Hotel Villa Blanca

Socio - Economic Environment

Reforestation Programs

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 the Rainforest Alliance

Recognitions

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

Recognitions

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

INBio Estación de Investigacion

Overall objective of the proposal

Establish a strategic alliance between INBio and the Greentique Hotels to carry out joint research projects that add value to the tourist site and contribute to the

generation of information on biodiversity in the country.

(convenio establecido INBio-Green Hotels Miércoles 11 junio 2008)

RecognitionsBiological Research Station INBio – Villa Blanca

Thank You

The Management and Staff of Greentique Hotels of Costa Ricaand their C.S.T. Green Committees