Xel-Ha Blog

Within the context of the “Tourism for Sustainable Development” course issued by the Institute of Economic Investigation, the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Xel-Ha’s experience as a model project of sustainable development was acknowledged by university alumni and professors alike, after a thorough study of the modus operandi which this Natural Wonder undergone these last thirteen years.

During the work session in which Xel-Ha’s management philosophy was revealed, it was clear that scientific investigation and publication is instrumental for the success of sustainable tourism projects, to the point of risking their very viability if these facets are overlooked.
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Xel-Há and Tulum have always been essential places to visit even before Quintana Roo was a state. This combination of culture takes us back to our roots and to the Mayan past. To feel the beauty of Tulum’s Mayan architecture and the freedom of enjoying nature at Xel-Há Park, offer us the answer why both of these sites are wonders of Mexico.

The state of Quintana Roo is one of the most important tourist destinations of the country and worldwide. In addition, the tour Tulum-Xel-Há is one of visitor’s favorites.

So when the idea came out to create a contest to choose the wonders of Mexico, there was no doubt in selecting Tulum and Xel-Há as wonders of the state.

On September 25th, the winners of the contest 13 Wonders of Mexico which form a select group of Natural Wonders and Wonders Created by Man were announced.

Today it is an honor for Xel-Há and Tulum, both from the State of Quintana Roo, to be part of the group Natural Wonders and Wonders Created by Man of Mexico.

Thanks to the effort and work carried out by the Government of the State of Quintana Roo together with The Riviera Maya Tourism Promotion Board, and in coordination with Xel-Há Park and TV Azteca, an enormous support was generated by the local and national community in an intensive campaign that consisted on the following activities:
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In the past days, Xel-Há received the award of the best practice of corporate social responsibility by its activities of Meliponiculture and the melipona bee ceremony granted by the Mexican Center of Philanthropy (CEMEFI). This award is given to businesses that show actions through 120 indicators in four different areas of corporate social responsibility such as: corporate ethics, life quality in the company, community service and environmental service.

This award is given to companies that promote activities with their original elements. Meliponiculture and the melipona bee ceremony have been carried out at Xel-Há for seven consecutive years. A symbolic and mystical encounter of Mayan traditions is prepared every six months under the full moon.

The Mayan bee is originally from America and has the particularity of not having a sting, which makes it very docile but vulnerable towards depredators such as ants.

Ejido La Flor, Municipality of Mapimí, Durango-. As part of the Nature Conservancy Day, and to close the 5th Conservancy Week, the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico (SEMARNAT) and the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP) carried out the sixth edition of the Nature Conservancy Awards, in the following categories: academic, individual, civil and business society, and local authorities.
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On September 6th, Xel-Há was rewarded as one of The Best Working Companies for Women in Mexico.

The institute made a ranking last year of the Best Companies to Work for in Mexico between 289 companies. This ranking helped carry out the list of the best working companies for women, which was done based on a survey of 63 questions that were applied to all the personnel. Many aspects of each company were considered in the evaluation; the survey, the company’s practices and its policies.

The criteria implemented to reward a company as one of the Best Working Companies for Women is the following:

From the year 2002 until today, Xel-Há has been in the list of The Best Companies to Work for in Mexico®. This year Xel-Há competed to be one of the Best Working Companies for Women in Mexico.

The award was received by Lizbeth Santoyo, Public Relations Manager of Xel-Há.

“It is an honor for Xel-Há as a Company to be part of such a distinguished group and it is also an honor as a collaborator to be part of Xel-Há”