Earth Month may have ended, but sustainable travel should remain a priority year-round. Marriott International’s resorts across the Americas are embracing eco-conscious practices and community-focused programs. Below are several Marriott properties in the Caribbean, Costa Rica and Brazil that demonstrate meaningful sustainability efforts.
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen and Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
These sister properties participate in Marriott’s Serve 360 program, which centers on four pillars: nurturing the planet, operating sustainably, empowering people with opportunities, and promoting inclusion and human rights. Both hotels invest in workforce development and community education through trade skills training for vulnerable youth (ages 15–24), hospitality training programs for people with disabilities, and targeted training initiatives for women. These efforts strengthen local economies while creating pathways to long-term employment.
© Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Renaissance São Paulo Hotel
In São Paulo, the Renaissance hotel runs an effective recycling and food-waste reduction program. The property uses a food biodigester to separate organic waste from non-compostable materials, maximizing the amount diverted to compost and minimizing landfill disposal. This approach reduces greenhouse gas emissions and turns food waste into a useful resource for landscaping and local partners.
St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino
On St. Kitts, the resort has tackled an invasive seaweed problem by partnering with the Ocean Foundation and a local farm. Collected seaweed is repurposed as fertilizer and soil conditioner across the property and on partner farms, turning an ecological challenge into a sustainable asset that supports landscape health and local agriculture.
© Los Sueños Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club
Situated in the Dominican Republic, The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club highlights guest-facing sustainability programs such as Zero Waste and Pack for Purpose. The Zero Waste initiative focuses on converting solid waste into usable products, reducing landfill contributions. Pack for Purpose invites travelers to bring essential supplies for local schools and community organizations, encouraging direct guest contributions to community needs.
© The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa and W Costa Rica, Reserva Conchal
Both Reserva Conchal properties collaborate with Blue Zone Nicoya and local initiatives to protect pollinators and support community livelihoods. Their programs include creating apiaries to preserve honey bee populations and employing local women in Huerta Najui, an organic farm project managed by Guanacaste women. These efforts support biodiversity, provide sustainable livelihoods, and promote locally grown produce for resort operations.
Together, these Marriott properties demonstrate practical ways hospitality can reduce environmental impact while investing in people and place. Travelers seeking environmentally and socially responsible stays can look for properties that publish clear sustainability programs, partner with local organizations, and involve guests in hands-on initiatives that give back to the communities they visit.