AMResorts continues to grow its commitment to sustainable practices with six resorts achieving Rainforest Alliance certification this year alone – Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana, Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa, Dreams Los Cabos Golf Resort & Spa, Now Larimar Punta Cana and Now Garden Punta Cana.
With the new certifications, the company has expanded its sustainability program by more than 30%, with 25 resorts certified in Mexico and the Caribbean.
To qualify for the certification, resorts must demonstrate their commitment to conservation by minimizing their environmental footprint while also supporting local culture, workforce and the surrounding community. The Rainforest Alliance audit is a comprehensive certification process, assessing the following sustainability standards: Protection of nearby ecosystems; wise use of natural resources; climate change mitigation;and benefits to the social and cultural development of surrounding communities.