LOS ANGELES, California – “It is a privilege and an honor to receive the Green Globe certification yet again – for the 5th time,” said Ursula Wetzels, Owner of the Sea-U Guest House in Bathsheba, St. Joseph, Barbados. “Maintaining this certification is not a chore but a heartfelt pleasure as we come together to protect our environment of our beautiful tropical island.”
For years, this property has demonstrated a firm commitment to meet the highest international standards in regards to the environment, conservation and corporate social responsibility. Sea-U Guest House’s green initiatives did outstanding work, promoting awareness on all levels.
“It has always been our goal to sustain the natural beauty of Bathsheba and its tropical garden, which blend so perfect into the untamed beauty of Barbados’ rugged east coast. Our daily practices at the Guest House have now become a personal way of life for all of us involved with the business. Being green is part of our daily life and routine at the Guest House. A wide range of eco-friendly practices has been implemented into our operation, and at the moment we are working on exchanging the energy saving bulbs with LED technology,” added Ursula Wetzels.
Guests are encouraged to sharpen their sense of environmental responsibility and keep their carbon footprint at an absolute minimum. During their stay, they get the opportunity to mingle with locals in the small community of Bathsheba, enjoy traditional Bajan dining, and dance to local Reggae and Soca music at night.
As part of its community initiatives, Sea U Guest House is a proud member of the Variety Club of Barbados, dedicated to supporting the sick, disadvantaged and disabled children of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. The charity provides sunshine coaches for the Children’s Development Center, The Chancellor School, The Ursaline Schools, and the Sunshine Early Stimulation Center in Barbados.
‘Doing the right things by doing things right’ is the motto Barbados’ Sustainable Development Policy. Barbados has a Natural Tourism Policy, whose broad objective is to pursue sustainable tourism through conservation and managed use of its natural heritage, improvement and optimal use of human resources, to ensure a product of the highest quality, improving the life and economic development of the people of Barbados.
ABOUT SEA-U GUEST HOUSE
Newly built in traditional Bajan style, the Sea-U Guest House spacious rooms offer all of the best of a hidden island hotel and beach vacation rental. The property features 9 tastefully furnished rooms, decorated in easy-going Caribbean island style. The architecture and interior of the Sea-U Guest House, made from hardwood and dark wooden floors, create a mansion- like atmosphere. Louver windows and doors invite the ocean breeze to cool the rooms. Guests can enjoy Caribbean and European cuisine at the intimate restaurant and bar, located in the gazebo next to the main building. The Sea-U Guest House is located on the southern end of Bathsheba, in Tent Bay. Bathsheba Beach offers Barbados’ best surfing, and the world-famous Soup Bowl is just a few steps from the hotel.
Contact: Ursula Wetzels, Sea-U Guest House, Tent Bay, Bathsheba, St. Jospeh, Barbados, W.I., Phone: +246 433 9450/234 4801, Fax +246 433 9210, Email [email protected] , www.seaubarbados.com
ABOUT GREEN GLOBE CERTIFICATION
Green Globe Certification is the worldwide sustainability system based on internationally-accepted criteria for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism businesses. Operating under a worldwide license, Green Globe Certification is based in California, USA, and is represented in over 83 countries. Green Globe Certification is a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, supported by the United Nations Foundation. For information, visit www.greenglobe.com
Green Globe is a member of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) .
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- Barbados has a Natural Tourism Policy, whose broad objective is to pursue sustainable tourism through conservation and managed use of its natural heritage, improvement and optimal use of human resources, to ensure a product of the highest quality, improving the life and economic development of the people of Barbados.
- As part of its community initiatives, Sea U Guest House is a proud member of the Variety Club of Barbados, dedicated to supporting the sick, disadvantaged and disabled children of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean.
- “It is a privilege and an honor to receive the Green Globe certification yet again – for the 5th time,” said Ursula Wetzels, Owner of the Sea-U Guest House in Bathsheba, St.
