Ecotourism is "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of local people." Sometimes it is defined as a sub-category of sustainable tourism or a segment of the larger nature tourism market.

- Improves contribution to local sustainable development
- Requires lowest possible consumption of non-renewable resources
- Sustains the well-being of local people
- Stresses local ownership
- Supports efforts to conserve the environment
- Contributes to biodiversity

This is how hotel Polo helps the enviroment: by producing less waste, recycling, being more energy efficient, reducing the consumption of water and only consuming seasonal produce.

We advise our guests to reduce carbon emission by using public transport or alternativly walking or cycling, Hotel polo has six bycicles provided for guests.

We also believe in educating all members of staff with this philosophy as we think it is important for the development of our eco-system.

We would appreciate feedback from our guests in relation to the services provided here at the Hotel Polo.