Blue Flag, an international non-profit program with wide expertise in environmental management and sustainable actions in the field of tourism, has designated Paradisus Los Cabos with its respective blue flag for the July 2022 - June 2023 season. This is the first time that Paradisus Los Cabos has received this distinction, making it the only hotel in the destination to obtain this award on its own merit.
Blue Flag is an internationally recognized badge valued by millions of people, institutions and organizations, operating under the auspices of the Foundation for Environmental Education based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Candidates for the Blue Flag badge must meet and maintain a series of strict environmental criteria during the current season; security and services; environmental education and water quality.
Blue Flag awards a recognition of the hotel's commitment to its guests, to the local context and to the preservation and care of the beaches and the ecosystem of the area. To receive this certification, each hotel must comply with strict guidelines and, in the case of Paradisus Los Cabos, thanks to its sustainability pillar that promotes and ensures the care of the area and the respectful connection to what is local, they managed to obtain this award.
On multiple occasions, Paradisus by Meliá has made known its commitment to socialand environmental responsibility based on four essential work points to promote eco-friendly tourism: Mitigate the carbon footprint, reduce water consumption, minimize environmental impact and reduce waste.
"It is a great honor for us to have received this award, undoubtedly the result of the effort to ensure that our hotels meet all standards of well-being towards our guests, towards the environment and towards our entire community." - Mr. Edward Di Luca, Regional Director of the Mexican Pacific.
Obtaining this certification is a recognition of the commitment and conviction of Paradisus to work on the sustainability of the destination.