Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort: Championing Climate Action on the Global Stage

In a world awash with sustainability pledges, a small resort in a resource-limited island has gone beyond promises to deliver a climate-positive vacation experience. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Aruba’s only certified carbon-neutral hotel, stands as a testament to true environmental dedication, securing an exclusive invitation from the United Nations to the world-renowned COP28, a paramount climate event.

Owner/CEO Ewald Biemans will represent Bucuti & Tara at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates. With over 70,000 expected attendees focusing on planetary health, Biemans, as the lone independent hotelier, aims to champion universally accepted climate goals after being a launch signatory at COP26’s Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism.

The resort, marking its 36th anniversary, boasts 97%+ year-round occupancy, leading in eco-certifications and aiming for carbon negativity. It’s renowned for top-tier service, earning accolades like TripAdvisor’s No. 1 Hotel in the Caribbean and No. 18 in the World, under Biemans’ leadership.

Driven by Biemans’ vision post the 1992 UN Earth Summit, Bucuti & Tara pioneered eco-certifications, becoming the Caribbean’s sole carbon-neutral hotel and receiving a Global UN Climate Action Award at COP26. The UN commended its ‘replicable and scalable’ program, inspiring hotels globally.

Biemans’ insights at various global summits and UN forums highlighted the resort’s climate action plan, recognizing its exemplary case study within the One Planet Network. Battling climate change as a small island resort, Aruba faces imminent threats like rising sea levels.

Despite challenges like limited resources and a modest budget, Bucuti & Tara’s commitment to sustainability shines. The UN’s invitation to showcase at COP28 reaffirms their dedication to global climate action and sharing solutions aligned with the Glasgow Declaration.

Recognized by CHTA and CMEx for environmental sustainability, innovative marketing, and Biemans’ leadership, Bucuti & Tara stands as a beacon for excellence in the hospitality industry. Biemans’ presence at COP28 underscores the resort’s framework, aiming to inspire global hotels toward replicable sustainability initiatives. The annual event is slated in Dubai, UAE, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, 2023. Learn more at Bucuti.com.