Responsible Tourism Policies

1. Management, operations and development of the Eco Lodge will be guided by universal principles of social, economic and environmental sustainability (as elucidated, for eg, by Green Globe 21)
2. The Eco Lodge business will be managed for the enhancement, rather than degradation, of local cultural, economic and natural environments
3. Management of the Eco Lodge will strive to meet and exceed International Standards for Eco-Tourism
4. Management of the Eco Lodge will strive to integrate best business practices with best environmental practices
5. Management of the Eco Lodge will strive to maintain amicable, open communications with the local community
6. Management of the Eco Lodge will 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
7. Management of the Eco Lodge will 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
8. Management of the Eco Lodge will strive to the provide a memorable experience for guests without compromising the principles of sustainability and ethical business
9. The Owners of the Eco Lodge will 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
10. The Eco Lodge will 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
11. Management of the Eco Lodge will participate in local politics, encouraging more effective regulation and better environmental stewardship by the Community and Government