Bahia Principe Riviera Maya consolidates its sustainability

28 Fév 2026

Bahia Principe Riviera Maya Resort was recognized by Travelife, a certification system at the forefront of assessing sustainability performance in the hotel industry, with a GOLD certification. A renewal of the distinction for the four Bahia Principe Riviera Maya properties received in 2015. That way, Luxury Bahia Principe Akumal Don Pablo Collection, Luxury Bahia Principe Sian Ka’an Don Pablo Collection, Grand Bahia Principe Coba and Grand Bahia Principe Tulum have each achieved renewed status as GOLD hotels by adhering to checklists based on the Travelife Standard for Hotels and Accommodations. Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts holds a total of 11 Travelife Gold certifications. Last October, seven of the brand’s hotels in Dominican Republic and Jamaica were certified, including Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado, Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar, Grand Bahia Principe Portillo, Grand Bahia Principe Cayacoa, Grand Bahia Principe La Romana and Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana in Dominican Republic and Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica. Requirements for certification To achieve a Travelife GOLD certification, brands must meet a stringent list of criteria which assess sustainability management systems. The principles measure business policies such as quality assurance and health and safety procedures and communicating process including sustainability reports completed within the last 12 months; environmental management standards for managing energy, water, pollution and hazardous substances, reducing solid waste and protecting wildlife; labor and human rights such as encouraging non-discrimination and fair treatment of all; working with and supporting the local community; standards for suppliers including using local companies to provide services whenever possible; and initiatives to encourage hotel guests to support environmental, social and community work.