Certification from Foundation for Environmental Education is testament to ongoing success of five-star resort’s sustainability efforts
November XX, 2016 (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic) – Eden Roc at Cap Cana has been awarded a Blue Flag certification from the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) for its ongoing efforts and success at protecting its private beach along the coast of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The resort’s private beach is the only Blue Flag certified beach in the Cap Cana/Punta Cana area, and one of just seven Blue Flag beaches in the La Altagracia province on the country’s eastern-most tip.
Started in France in 1985, the Foundation for Environmental Education is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization that rewards educational efforts to encourage positive change for the environment on a global scale. Promoting sustainable development in freshwater and marine areas through comprehensive criteria, the Blue Flag certification has become a widely respected and recognized eco-label working to bring together tourism and environment sectors at local, regional and national levels. With certification, Eden Roc Beach Club joins 4,271 Blue Flag beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators in 49 countries around the world.
Central to the Blue Flag program is the aim of connecting people with their surroundings and encouraging them to learn more about their environment. Eden Roc at Cap Cana adheres to the strict standards set by the international Green Key and Green Globe sustainable tourism operations, including the environmental management of water recycling, energy efficiency, the use of non-hazardous chemicals and appropriate waste collection.
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About Eden Roc at Cap Cana
Eden Roc at Cap Cana is a five-star resort nestled in the exclusive, beachfront community of Cap Cana at the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic. The 30,000-acre community is home to pristine beaches, towering cliffs and tropical forests, as well as a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and bustling marina. Blending the impeccable standards of the French and Italian Rivieras with the warmth and relaxed charms of the Caribbean, Eden Roc at Cap Cana lavishes guests with remarkable comforts, amenities and beachfront scenery. In addition, the resort boasts a newly-renovated Beach Club, infinity pool and Solaya Spa. Culinary experiences include fine-dining Mediterraneo Restaurant with Executive Chef Gianluca Re Fraschini at the helm; and oceanfront La Palapa featuring international cuisine with traditional local influence. A second phase of will reveal a new restaurant and expanded spa in winter 2016-17. The AAA Four-Diamond property is a proud member of the prestigious Relais and Châteaux collection, as well as Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts, Ensemble Travel Group, Altour Hotel Collection, Fine Hotels & Resorts, Signature Travel Network, the International Association of Golf Tour Operators and Forbes Travel Guide.
About Relais & Châteaux
Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of over 520 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in 60 countries. The prestigious family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from around the world shares a passion and a personal commitment to ensure that customers are aware of moments of exceptional harmony, an unforgettable celebration of the senses.