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The Mesoamerican Reef Tourism Initiative (MARTI) worked in destinations bordering the world’s second-largest reef system to maintain a vibrant tourism industry that supports local communities and contributes to a healthy ecosystem. Stretching for 600 miles (965 kilometers) along the coast of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras, the Mesoamerican Reef is...
Despite being located near tourist hotspots and boasting rich Mayan culture and tropical landscapes, the Zona Maya of Quintana Roo and its Mayan residents did not reap the full benefits of tourism. To foster more equitable opportunities, the Mesoamerican Reef Tourism Initiative (MARTI) supported the establishment of Mayaka’an. This new...
Hotel operations in Quintana Roo have a large impact on the well-being of the corals and wildlife that call the Mesoamerican Reef home. The Mesoamerican Reef Tourism Initiative and the Riviera Maya Hotel Association have launched a program to help businesses reduce their impacts on the environment. Hotels are empowered...
Four of the Mesoamerican Caribbean’s most popular destinations are working hard to balance sustainability with business growth through their partnership with the Mesoamerican Reef Tourism Initiative (MARTI) and Sustainable Travel International. Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Roatán, and Utila have assessed their environmental footprints and developed plans to receive sustainable destination certifications....
In Cozumel, an island off the coast of Mexico, tourism has threatened the fragile reef. To prevent further damage, MARTI partnered with Cozumel Reef National Park to require a Sustainable Marine Recreation (SMR) course for tour operators who take visitors to see the reef. This course helps tour guides explain...
With real estate development growing rapidly in Quintana Roo, MARTI, the Asociación Amigos de Sian Ka’an (Spanish acronym ASK), and the Ministry of Tourism of Quintana Roo launched the Guide for Sustainable Planning, Design, and Construction in the Mexican Caribbean. Within this guide, developers can find more information about local...