Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita Achieves Responsible Hospitality Sustainability Verification

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita has become Responsible Hospitality VERIFIED, an industry-leading sustainability standard for luxury hospitality.

Responsible Hospitality is recognized by Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on hospitality excellence, as the official sustainability verification for its community of Star-Rated hotels in more than 80 countries.

The comprehensive assessment verifies hotels on best practices to protect the environment and support the well-being of employees, guests and the community - creating a global standard for the world’s finest hotels and a trusted third-party verification for guests.

Designed in partnership with highly respected hotelier Hervé Houdré, a leader in the field, Responsible Hospitality allows discerning guests to make purposeful choices based on consistent, expertly designed global standards.

“Responsible Hospitality is about creating a welcoming, luxurious experience for guests, while being considerate of the environment and human welfare,” says Houdré.  "Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita has demonstrated excellence by eliminating single-use plastics and reducing paper usage, providing local and seasonal menu offerings, engaging in charitable outreach, and more.”

“We are incredibly proud to receive the Responsible Hospitality verification, a testament to our team’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism,” says John O’Sullivan, Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita. “At our resort, we believe that luxury and environmental stewardship go hand-in-hand, and this recognition reinforces our dedication to protecting the beautiful destination we call home, now and for future generations.”

Responsible Hospitality covers topics such as food and water waste, sustainable amenities, recycling programs, energy usage, health security, integration with the local community and culture, and other touchpoints. 

About Forbes Travel Guide

Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the global authority on genuine Five-Star service, provides world-class professional services to the hospitality industry and other service-oriented businesses such as luxury retail, residential, healthcare and private clubs through bespoke training solutions, evaluation services and custom service standards. Started as Mobil Travel Guide in 1958, the company created the first Five-Star rating system in the United States. Today, in addition to providing professional services, FTG is the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruise ships. FTG’s prestigious annual Star Awards can only be earned through the company’s objective, in-person inspection process.