Jamaica-based tour company measures up to the highest environmental standards
OCHO RIOS, Jamaica, April 28, 2007 --- Chukka Caribbean Adventures has achieved certification for the second year under the prestigious Green Globe Certification Program which assesses the environmental practices of tourism operations worldwide.
“Every employee at Chukka Caribbean Adventures has made a contribution to the success of our company being able to reduce its environmental impact and to continue to meet the rigorous standards set by Green Globe,” says Mark Hylton, the company’s general manager. “The natural attractions of Jamaica and our other Caribbean destinations are an intregal part of the tours that we sell. We have to be responsible caretakers to ensure these irreplaceable assets remain intact for future generations.”
At Chukka Caribbean Adventures, the commitment to the community is at its highest level, with 88% of the members of the Chukka team residing within a 20-kilometer radius. Additionally, Chukka purchases local goods and produce wherever possible and adopts and maintains community shops as refreshment stops for its tours. Energy-saving methods, recycling, and fuel and emissions control are de rigueur at Chukka. Most importantly, Chukka has ongoing educational programs for its team and the company is conscientious about raising the awareness level of its environmental mission among its guests and the communities from which it operates.
Green Globe provides a benchmarking and certification system that responds directly to the major environmental problems facing the planet, including the greenhouse effect, overuse of freshwater resources, destruction of biodiversity, production of solid and biological waste and social issues. As a Green Globe Certified company Chukka Caribbean Adventures outperforms regional standards.
In addition to a commitment to environmental issues, Chukka Caribbean Adventures actively supports the work of the Jamaica Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Many of the Sun Dogs on the Jamaica Dogsled Team were rescued and a percentage of the team’s merchandise sales benefit the JSPCA.
For additional information or to reserve a Chukka Caribbean Adventures tour call toll-free 1-877-4CHUKKA or visit www.chukkacaribbean.com.
About Chukka Caribbean Adventures
Founded in 1983, Chukka Caribbean Adventures is now the number one land-based nature adventure tour provider in
the region, offering thirty-eight tours in Jamaica, Belize, The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Islands. Collectively, the operations delivered over 250,000 adventure tours to cruise and hotel guests in 2006. With a commitment to deliver the highest quality tours with well trained guides and stringent safety standards, Chukka takes pride in showcasing the natural beauty of the Caribbean through unique and sensational experiences and providing opportunities for local residents and businesses. Awards include “Shore Excursion of the Year 2004/2005” for Montego Bay and Ocho Rios by Princess Cruises and the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist association “Attraction of the Year Award 2005/2006”.
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About Green Globe
Green Globe is the worldwide Benchmarking, Certification and improvement system assisting the international travel and tourism industry to attain sustainability. Green Globe provides a certification system that responds directly to the major environmental problems facing the planet, including the greenhouse effect, over-use of freshwater resources and the destruction of biodiversity.
