Domes vibrant communities and sustainability
Domes Resorts create retreats to coexist with nature and the surrounding communities. Situated in privileged ecosystems and UNESCO protected World Heritage sites we strive to tailor an experience around awareness and respect, through first-hand observation and care for thriving ecosystems, as we aim to practice an environmentally conscious lifestyle and a true pursuit of sustainable development. By acknowledging and respecting the ecosystem’s habits and boundaries, we can incorporate this balance into our daily life. We encourage guests to observe the habitat, take the time to appreciate it, respect it inherently, coexist peacefully, and acknowledge its boundaries.
A truly all-encompassing holiday, Domes incorporates cultural experiences at every turn and exemplifies the necessary balance between eco-conscious lifestyle and luxury, providing the opportunity for purpose-driven social impact in the local community for those who wish to embrace the calling and help shape luxury lifestyle for the 21st century. Through Eco action, Domes creates an ecological immersion that offers hands-on insight into sustainable living. The resorts actively support their destinations, with activities including, but not limited to, cleaning excursions, recycling, sustainability initiatives, co-operations with NGOs, and more. Guests are offered the opportunity to actively participate in voluntary experiences during their stay such as the conservation of the natural habitat, learning more about our initiatives, and the challenges of the natural environment at our destinations.
Protect our Environment
Preservation of equipment through preemptive maintenance
- Class A energy equipment
- Solar, photovoltaic, heat pumps, and electrical resistances
- Room electricity activated/deactivated with magnetic keycard
- Low energy LED lamps
- Thermal double-pane insulated windows
- Close fuel monitoring
- Reuse of water for watering gardens
- Close water monitoring policies
- Centralized ventilation systems
- Timers and sensors in common WCs
- ISO14001 & Travelife certifications
- Preservation of local environments, green practices, tree planting, support of Caretta sea turtles, clean beach initiatives,
- Staff Eco-Training
- Close monitoring of waste management and recycling
- Food waste management
Preserve Local Culture
- Educate guests and financially support UNESCO World Heritage Sites Spinalonga and Caretta nesting ground
- Celebrate and promote local cuisine at restaurants and through on/off-site epicurean experiences (wine, olive oil tasting, cooking classes meet local farmers and producers)
- CORE and Marketplace open-air agoras host local artisans, artists, and musicians
- Water conservation program
- CO2 level monitoring
- Biological cleaning of liquid waste
- Replacement of single-use plastic bottles with glass
- Kiepos garden: Eco responsibility and organic planting for young guests
Children will get the chance to plant their own greens, herbs & flowers during their stay with us, always under the guidance of our experts. Having a hands-on, sensory experience will help illustrate big ideas like sustainability, eco-responsibility, and healthy eating in a fun way that is easier for young ones to appreciate.
- Occasionally opportunities will arise for volunteering and educational play with children from the local community.
- Percentage of furniture from naturally fallen timber
Enhance Local Economies
- Support local businesses and vendors
- Use local products, cooperate with farmers, fishermen
- Communicate and promote local culture
- Promote local cuisine and products
- Philanthropy
- Employ locally
Social Responsibility
- Environmental, Health and Safety policies for vendors
- Child Protection
- Gender Equality, Diversity
- Strict Harassment Policies
- Health Care and Healthy Living Consciousness for employees
- Yearly employee scholarship program for studies
- Food, board and transportation for foreign employees