Hotels in the Indian Ocean, gaining attention as travel destinations that offer enjoyment of nature and culture, are striving to create a sustainable tourism environment. Indian Ocean tourism sites are implementing environmental management through seawater desalination, recycling, coral reef restoration, local sourcing of ingredients, and the introduction of low-energy facilities.
Constance Hotels and Resorts operates nine resorts in five regions of the Indian Ocean under the principles of environmental protection and community coexistence. Since 2013, it has received the "Green Globe" certification, an international certification system that evaluates sustainability in the tourism, hotel, and resort sectors.
At Constance Lemuria in Seychelles, turtle nesting site protection and beach cleanup activities are conducted with guests. In the Maldives, Constance Moofushi provides microplastic collection bags in guest rooms, allowing visitors to participate in litter picking activities.
At Constance Prince Maurice in Mauritius, guests can taste herbs grown by the chef and honey from the hotel's beehives, while at Constance Tekoma Rodrigues on Rodrigues Island, they can contribute to nature conservation through the "One Tree Planted for Each Reservation" program.
An industry official noted, "Recently, accommodations in the Indian Ocean are providing experiences that allow guests to become not just visitors, but guardians of the ecosystem."