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| Fairmont Mayakoba celebrates Earth Hour Fairmont Mayakoba, a leader in hotel sustainability practices, will participate for the seventh consecutive year, in Earth Hour, the world's largest global climate change initiative organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). On Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 8:30 p.m., the iconic hotel in the Riviera Maya will join Fairmont properties around the world that will participate in the awareness event, by shutting off nonessential lights for one hour. In addition to switching off nonessential lighting for an hour, the luxury resort will also celebrate Earth Hour by inviting guests and visitors to participate in different events including unplugged entertainment such as: Children & Family Surrounded by lush jungle and mangroves, little guests and families are invited for a Frogtastic Adventure, a night walk in search of the different wildlife that can be seen and heard on the hotel's grounds. Gourmet Affairs The hotel's AAA Four Diamond Award oceanfront restaurant, Las Brisas will offer a Lights Out candlelight dinner highlighting an exquisite sustainable menu, while the Lobby Lounge will offer a Dark Night cocktail inspired by the eco-friendly event. Wellness There is something magical about listening to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore. Lighted by the Mayan moon, Willow Stream Spa invites guests to exercise and reconnect with nature by participating in an on-the-beach yoga session. The Darkest Night: Ancient Maya Astronomy The eco-friendly event may be the darkest night of the year, so archeologists Julia C. Miller and Alfonso Morales from Catherwood Travels will take advantage of this unique opportunity to give an equally entertaining and interesting talk about archaeoastronomy and the Maya use of astronomy. The ancient Maya are famous around the world for their magnificent cities, intricate hieroglyphic writing, and their skill in astronomy. The study of the archaeoastronomy of the Maya has brought to light not only their fascination with the heavens and the movements of the planets and stars but also how they recorded their observations in their books and their buildings, as it will be explored in this conference. Following, the archeologists, with the use of iPads, will invite guests to try to identify some of the constellations and planets that were so important to the ancient Maya. For every guest participating in any of the above, Fairmont Mayakoba will donate $1 USD to Oceanus, a local non-profit organization working on reforesting the Mesoamerican Reef along the Riviera Maya. Coral reefs are one of the most affected ecosystems by climate change and a significant attraction for visitors to the Riviera Maya. Since opening in 2006, the AAA Five Diamond resort has been committed to protect the environment and sustainability by making the harmonious balance between luxury and nature a reality. Its construction included the use of recycled and sustainable materials whenever possible, and the relocation of over 10, 000 plants. Its commitment to minimizing the hotel's footprint on the planet is shown by supporting the development of local communities and encouraging guests to actively participate in environmental conservation. Fairmont Mayakoba has also been recognized with important eco-accolades like Rainforest Alliance Verified and the Green Key. Earth Hour is a global WWF climate change initiative. Individuals, businesses, governments and communities are invited to turn out their lights for one hour to show their support for action on climate change. The event began in Sydney in 2007, when 2 million people switched off their lights. In 2008, more than 50 million people, including several Fairmont hotels around the globe, participated. In 2010, hundreds of millions of people and over 4000 cities in 88 countries officially switched off to pledge their support for the planet. Nestled in the heart of Riviera Maya, Mexico, the 401-room Fairmont Mayakoba is an AAA Five Diamond resort set on 45 acres within a private, luxury community surrounded by a lush mangrove forest intersected by crystal clear canals. write your comments about the article :: © 2013 Exhibition News :: home page |