Cancun obtained a number of new Blue Flag certifications this yr, bringing its complete to 47, the best quantity in Mexico.
The brand new certifications included Playa Delfines, the Fiesta Americana Condesa, Reside Aqua, Flamingo, Iberostar lodges and the Cancún Crusing boat firm. The state of Quintana Roo additionally has essentially the most Blue Flag-certified boats on this planet, at 36.
Blue Flag is a voluntary award operated by the Basis for Environmental Training. It’s awarded to seashores, marinas and boats who obtain excessive ranges of sustainability, schooling, security and accessibility. There are over 5,100 Blue Flag licensed locations throughout the globe. Mexico holds essentially the most Blue Flag locations in North America and ranks tenth globally.
Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa mentioned, “I’m more than happy to know that at the moment we not solely replicate the dedication of those that had already been awarded, of those that had already achieved that flag, however that extra are becoming a member of and people who reaffirm their dedication.”
“It isn’t nearly arriving, it’s about staying, it’s about persevering with each day, it’s about sharing. Look how blessed we’re with these pure beauties. The perfect factor that Quintana Roo has is you, it’s its individuals” Lezama mentioned.
Blue Flag lately introduced it turned a part of a brand new coalition of sustainable certification teams working to assist transition the journey trade to a extra sustainable future. Companions embody its mother or father group, FEE and GreenKey Worldwide.
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