Tequila, Jalisco, September 2020.
Mundo Cuervo, the tourism and hospitality division of Jose Cuervo, which is conformed of different business units such as the Hotel Villa Tequila, La Rojeña Distillery, the Juan Beckman Gallardo Cultural Center, Jose Cuervo Express, the Solar de la Ánimas hotel and Hacienda El Centenario -brands committed to caring for the environment, promoting responsible tourism and supporting sustainable development- is proud to have received the certification seal as a Biosphere Certified Entity© granted by the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI).
The Responsible Tourism Institute is an affiliate member of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and a founding member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). In addition, through the Responsible Tourism System, it promotes sustainability from a global and integrating perspective, focusing on the measurement that the tourism sector must and can do to be sustainable, inclusive, and fight against climate change.
Sustainable tourism certification systems play an increasingly important role in the regulation of tourism services, offering significant benefits for the environment and society in general in those places where they are developed. In this context, Mundo Cuervo contributes significantly to reducing its carbon footprint through initiatives such as the conservation of species and capture of Co2 in its Vivero Atizcoa, the production of biogas from agave bagasse, recycling machines to take advantage of waste (PET, aluminum, straws and/or bottle caps), environmental education for all the children who are members of the different programs as well as for schools and residents of Tequila.
“At Mundo Cuervo, we are committed to the responsibility that comes with having the Biosphere certification that we have been awarded by the Responsible Tourism Institute, the world's largest certification organization for sustainable tourism. We will continue working on initiatives and business models that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to reduce our environmental impact ”, states Roberto Delgado, Mundo Cuervo CEO.
The Biosphere Certified Entity© seal develops a private voluntary and independent certification system, based on the principles of sustainability and continuous improvement. Through the fulfillment of a series of requirements, it offers the opportunity to companies in the sector to design products and services of a new non-aggressive tourism model, satisfying the current needs of customers and users, without compromising future generations.
This certification guarantees an adequate long-term balance between the economic, socio-cultural and environmental dimensions of a destination, providing significant benefits for the entity itself, society, and the environment.
It should be noted that the demand for the Biosphere© certification has been growing steadily over recent years, as the general public recognizes the potential that tourism responsibility has to live unique and sustainable experiences, favoring compliance with the 17 United Nations Development Goals.
To learn more about the Biosphere Certification:
Biosphere Certification | Biosphere Responsible Tourism
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About Mundo Cuervo
Mundo Cuervo is the hospitality and tourism division of Jose Cuervo in Tequila, Jalisco, Magical Town, which has become a Mexican pride, not only for being the cradle of the distillate that bears the same name, but for all of the history, legends and traditions that frame its colorful existence. Mundo Cuervo offers the complete experience for every expert traveler: Hotel Solar de las Ánimas, a member of Relais & Chateaux Hotels with 93 rooms and a typical Mexican architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries; its design is based on a Creole viceregal house in which each guest will enjoy an authentic and personalized experience. Hotel Villa Tequila is built in a fascinating 19th-century mansión, where guests will have the opportunity to stay in the style of the old Tequila families. In this enclosure, ancient artistic jewels adorn corners full of history, first-class suites and gastronomic options with the best of Jalisco haute cuisine. Hacienda El Centenario, an exclusive first-class Events & Convention Center, has 7000 m2 distributed in various settings amid gardens, patios, fountains and terraces surrounded by our natural heritage, the valleys and the Sierra Madre Occidental de Tequila. Jose Cuervo Express, the train that goes to Tequila, crosses the agave landscape with the magic of yesteryear, makes its routes every Saturday of the year with 2 new itinerary options starting from the Guadalajara station and arriving at Tequila, Magical Town. La Rojeña, the oldest distillery in Latin America with more than 250 years of tradition where visitors know first-hand through different experiences the process of making and tasting tequila, they will also find a great variety of products with Mexican essence in all their stores. For art lovers, the Juan Beckmann Gallardo Cultural Center, one of the most beautiful buildings in the region and adorned by fascinating mural art, offers the best exhibitions of popular art, charrería and more, emblems that highlight the symbolism of identity and Mexican pride.
Last update: 19/10/2020
