Ponta dos Ganchos Resort Receives the World’s Most Rigorous Certification for Environmental and Sustainable Management
11/2/2011 8:13 AM EST
Press release
2 November 2011
Staying Green on the Emerald Coast:
Ponta dos Ganchos Receives the World’s Most Rigorous Certification for Environmental and Sustainable Management
On 1 November 2011, Brazil’s most exclusive resort, Ponta Dos Ganchos, was granted ISO 14000 certification, which is the most rigorous internationally recognized certification for Environmental and Sustainable Management. From growing their own organic fruits and vegetables for their gourmet restaurants to utilising award-winning green roofs, the resort has strived and succeeded in seamlessly blending the ultimate luxury experience, while also implementing scrupulous environmental and sustainable management methods.
Nicolas Peluffo, Managing Director of Ponta dos Ganchos, commented “This was the result of a significant investment of time and resources and special dedication of our whole team, which I am very proud of. It is a victory for us and the future generations of our village and planet. More important to me than any other award or recognition we ever received, this marks the recognition of 10 years of sustainable development in our business and community, which we hope to maintain and improve, always.”
About Ponta dos Ganchos Resort
Located on a private peninsula surrounded by a fisherman village on Brazil’s Emerald coast, Ponta dos Ganchos is the country’s most exclusive beach resort, a haven for beach lovers who appreciate laid-back elegance, romance and seclusion. The award-winning Relais & Châteaux resort features gourmet dining, a picturesque spa with hilltop cabanas and 25 private bungalows that reflect a rustic-chic style that is in complete harmony with the natural surroundings. Each room offers the utmost in comfort and technology including Egyptian cotton linens, fireplaces, Wi-Fi Internet, flat-screen TVs, large wooden decks with sea views and in-room fireplaces, saunas and Jacuzzis.
Ponta dos Ganchos offers rates from BRL 1250 (£447) per room per night, including all meals based on two sharing. For bookings and further information please contact Ponta dos Ganchos at +55 48 32625000 or visit
www.pontadosganchos.com.
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