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Pro-Environmental Policy (3R’s)

We work with respect and consideration for the environment in all of our operations. We strive to reduce to the minimum the adverse effects on the environment by diminishing energy consumption and waste and reusing the natural resources. We are committed to recycling and to continually apply good practices for sustainable tourism in the hotel business.

Sustainable Vision

To be the best boutique hotel in Honduras, for the comfort and authentic hospitality of our guests by providing sustainable quality services.

Sustainable Mission

To provide a home away from home for our guests: A safe haven where they can find rest and have all of their questions, and concerns addressed in a manner worthy of them. Serving our guests in a sustainable manner, above and beyond the norm, is what we strive for.

Commitment to Quality

We are committed to providing the highest standard of quality service and style, while aiming to exceed the expectations of our guests. We continue to improve our services and processes by implementing new methods to achieve this goal.

Sustainable Practices

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March 14, 20133 months ago

Clean and Green !

Our new internal laundry room includes washers and dryers that use 1/10 of the electricity and 1/2 the water of our replaced units. Read more
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March 14, 20133 months ago

Green Towels ?

Actually the towels are white but they are green because of what they don’t do to our environment. Tencel+Plus™Lyocell (Eucalyptus fiber) towels are super absorbent and extremely fast drying. When a Eucalyptus tree is cut, 100% of the tree is used. Nothing goes to waste! Forty percent of the Eucalyptus tree becomes pulp, 20 percent becomes vinegar and artificial sweeteners. The remaining wood is burned and converted to electricity used in the Valley Forge factory that made the towels. Read more
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February 9, 20112 years ago

SaveYourWorld

As part of our commitment to protect the natural resources so future generations may enjoy them uncompromised, we have chosen SAVE YOUR WORLD amenities. Some of the features of our amenities are: Raw materials and ingredients are natural and biodegradable. Packaging is made of recycled or recyclable materials. No animal testing or animal by -products will ever be used. No Parabens, no Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, and no 1, 4 Dioxane. Read more
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November 19, 20102 years ago

Sustainable Practices- Accion Verde

Acción Verde is lead by Abbot Consulting (AC&T) a leading best practices firm in Honduras. Humuya Inn is part of a pioneer group of thirteen tourism companies in Honduras concerned about the environment and the effects our business has on the planet. Read more
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November 18, 20102 years ago

Humuya Inn’s Garden

If you have ever had home grown produce you know there is nothing quite like the taste. Read more
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November 18, 20102 years ago

Sustainable Practices-compost

In 2008 we started to generate our own compost soil for use in our flower and vegetable gardens. All of our compostable kitchen and garden waste is taken to our off site to garden, where we have eight bins and the compost process begins. Read more
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November 18, 20102 years ago

Recycle Program

In 2010 the Humuya Inn started it's recycle program in guest and staff areas. There are four “recycle centers” throughout the Inn: the dinning room, terrace, long term apartment garage and employee areas. Read more
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November 18, 20102 years ago

Project Planet

We are Members of Project Planet, an organization that helps reduce the amount of towels and linens washed in hotels throughout the world. Read more
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November 18, 20102 years ago

Sustainable Practices-C.F.L. bulbs

In the Inn we have gradually changed out of 95% of the traditional light bulbs to Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL’s). Read more
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November 18, 20102 years ago

Sustainable Practices-UPVC windows

We first installed double paned glass UPVC windows in our long term apartments in 2008. Read more
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