Sustainability
The history of our social and environmental commitment to Mexico began more than 20 years ago, when we turned our gaze to the ruins of the henequen haciendas, which lived their splendor in the last century surrounded by indigenous communities in unfavorable conditions. Behind the Haciendas, there is a strong commitment and responsibility in favor of environmental conservation and the preservation of the cultural heritage of the Mayan communities. Each Hacienda is restored with historical, architectural, social and natural sensitivity.
Vision:
To promote the sustainable well-being of rural Mayan communities, based on their living cultural and natural heritage, through joint participation in their economic and social development.
Mission:
To promote the integral and sustainable development of the rural Mayan communities with which we interact, through intercultural participation in unique experiences and value chains, which celebrate the heritage of the Mayan culture and the nature that surrounds it. This is in order to guarantee an integral development that generates a better personal and community present and future for its inhabitants. In 1994, Hacienda Temozón was acquired, marking the beginning of our commitment to the region. Over the years, Las Haciendas have been recognized worldwide for their socially responsible actions. Today, Las Haciendas face the challenge of strengthening their actions in favor of the environment to consolidate themselves as the best Hotel Group in favor of Sustainable Tourism.
Certifications
Tourism for Tomorrow Award
World Travel and Tourism Council, Investor in People Award Winner
(2005)
In 2005, Las Haciendas and Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya were recognized with this prestigious award, which distinguishes responsible tourism developed in Las Haciendas among 150 participants worldwide. As a result of the annual effort, we have been part of the jury since 2006.
Award given at the ITB
2007
World Tourism Fair in Berlin, Germany. Received in March 2007 for the best practices of social responsibility developed in Las Haciendas through the Haciendas del Mundo Maya Foundation.
Earth Check
2007 to 2009
International Certifier for sustainable tourism developments. The objective of working with its guidelines is to strengthen tourism sustainability in Las Haciendas, providing quantitative and qualitative results of the business, social and environmental management developed together. Its sustainable tourism program guides Las Haciendas towards a responsible path, seeking sustainable business management and strengthening the social and environmental commitment between Las Haciendas and the Foundation.
World Savers Award
2009
The Haciendas, together with the Haciendas del Mundo Maya Foundation, received the “World Savers Award 2009”, awarded by Conde Nast for their social and environmental commitment, especially for their contribution to poverty alleviation.
Travel + Leisure
2010
The Haciendas received the “Global Vision 2010” award from Travel + Leisure for their contribution to artisanal and architectural rescue.
Rainforest Alliance / NepCon
2010 to 2019
Since 2010, Las Haciendas, together with Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya, have joined the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Tourism program, now known as NepCon, to verify good practices in business, social and environmental management.
AMOMÉXICO
2021 to 2022
Platform that promotes creativity, collaboration and competitiveness in the tourism, gastronomy and cultural industries in Mexico. At the end of 2021 and during 2022, the 100 best life experiences, thematic routes, products and tourist destinations in the country were recognized, of which 10 initiatives were awarded for their contribution in this work for social return from the tourism sector. Among these, the “Haciendas del Mundo Maya Experience”, supported by Las Haciendas and Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya, was awarded.