Viva #OnLife

As part of Viva Resorts by Wyndham ‘ passion for life, it strives to protect all surrounding environments and cultures by implementing environmentally friendly green programs.

The #OnLife program is driven by the prospect of a greener, brighter future, for all of us. At Viva Resorts by Wyndham, we strive to operate in an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner. As part of the tourism sector, responsible tourism is one of our core values and we work to achieve our vision through a series of actions. These include a pledge to use renewable energy sources, the implementation of greener practices in our operations, and support for local communities, all in the hope that, through them, we can create a healthier and happier world.

The company's foundation incorporates responsible tourism as one of its pillars; it encompasses three major masts:

Environment

Education and health

Support to local communities

Environment

Viva has been a pioneer in the hotel sector in the Dominican Republic by installing photovoltaic plants at Viva V Samaná by Wyndham , generating more than 68% of its energy, achieving record clean energy production and significantly reducing the emission of C02 gases that contribute to global warming.
This springboard has been extended to other complexes in the company’s DR portfolio, surpassing the 2MM kilowatts of solar power mark.

Other efforts:

  • Solar panels for water heating at resorts in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
  • Viva Dominicus Beach & Palace by Wyndham are the first properties in the country to use natural gas for their kitchens, boilers and clothes dryers, as a way to reduce CO2 emissions to the environment.
  • Elimination of plastic straws in all properties.
  • Reduction of single-use plastic in the 8 complexes.
  • Collaboration with Indiana University to support environmental and ocean research in Bayahibe, La Romana.
  • Installation and maintenance of coral reef nurseries in Bayahibe, La Romana, which serve as a vital component for marine conservation.
  • Beach cleaning and reforestation activities at all destinations.
  • Installation of wastewater treatment plants.
  • Waste sorting and recycling.

Viva Resorts by Wyndham  actively participates in the La Romana Bayahibe Hotel Association. Some of the most important achievements include obtaining Blue Flag certification for Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham , the first beach in the Caribbean to receive this award; the construction of the Padre Nuestro settlement, infrastructure and community center; the relocation and housing of 265 families that had settled in the area and were contaminating the aquifers that supply water to the town of Bayahibe and the hotel zone; obtaining a Protected Area declaration under the care of the Association; the construction and sponsorship of the Bayahibe Public School.

Education and Health

Viva Resorts by Wyndham seeks to contribute to the solution of Education and Health problems, developing future professionals in nearby communities where a helping hand is needed to consolidate long-term progress.

Main commitments:

– Sponsorship of the Viva de Colores Foundation, located in the municipality of Villa Hermosa, in La Romana- Dominican Republic, started in 2014 as an elementary school for children from 4 to 10 years old. To date, more than 400 students have attended.
– Partnership with UNICEF’s Protection program, which works to promote the prevention and prosecution of violence and all types of exploitation and supports adolescent victims of these crimes. Viva Resorts by Wyndham educates its staff while creating ambassadors within the staff communities.
– Coordination of medical activities for hotel staff.
– Support to local hospitals, orphanages and nursing homes in the community of Bayahibe, La Romana.
– Collaboration with the Dominican Rehabilitation Association, a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive rehabilitation for people with physical and intellectual challenges.
– Viva has sponsored multiple programs, together with INFOTEP, the training of collaborators, as well as Postgraduate Programs in local and international universities.

Support to local communities

Working with and supporting local communities is essential because you are helping your surroundings to develop and grow, benefiting everyone.

Viva Resorts by Wyndham provides support through a wide range of activities:

  • Buy from local and responsible producers and suppliers.
  • Paving and cleaning of roads.
  • Reconstruction of schools.
  • Sponsorship of local sports teams.

Over the years, the company has received numerous recognitions and awards for its green strategy, throughout its resorts for its social commitment and contributions to the development of the sector, such as the first Blue Flag certification on the American continent, Crystal Plaque, TripAdvisor, Holiday Check and Check Safety First, to name a few.

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