Georgioupolis Resort & Aqua Park embraces sustainable tourism, reducing its environmental footprint while enhancing the advancement of the local community. The resort is committed to sustainable actions including implementing an organic waste-water treatment process, using bleach-free cleaning products, applying energy consumption control procedures, and utilizing solar energy. Additionally, a recycling policy is firmly in place and initiatives such as the Clean Ocean Project are supported. Furthermore, the resort emphasizes its commitment to the local community through supporting a healthy lifestyle, purchasing locally produced goods, providing stable employment opportunities for local staff, and sharing economic benefits with the community.
Guests at Georgioupolis Resort & Aqua Park are encouraged to contribute to these sustainability efforts in their day-to-day actions. Recommendations include buying locally produced goods and handicrafts, choosing quick showers over baths, reusing towels, turning off heating or A/C and lights when leaving the room, minimizing plastic use, and using public transport, cycling or walking when possible. Each small action contributes to a significant overall impact, helping not only to preserve the environment but also to support the local community and economy. These steps towards sustainability and social responsibility create a win-win situation for both the resort and the Crete environment, as well as the local society.
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What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly? Written environmental policy statement in place
The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning
The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating
Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)
LED lighting throughout the premises
Employees are trained to follow environmental policies
Electric car charging station(s) available
Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush
Wastewater is reused after treatment
Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request
Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label
Automatic system or key card that turns off the light and electrical appliances when guests leave their room
Air-conditioning and heating automatically switches off when windows are open
Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced
A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant