At Ramada Resort Bodrum, we are committed to building positive relationships with our local community, based on mutual respect and support, whenever appropriate. We believe in and strive to achieve the following principles:
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Participation and empowerment of the local community are always encouraged and supported.
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We respect the intellectual property rights, culture, and traditions of local and indigenous communities when engaging with them.
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We ensure that local people and indigenous communities are not subject to discrimination in recruitment, employment, purchasing, tendering processes, or in dealings with suppliers and traders.
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We provide preferential opportunities to local suppliers where possible.
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We prioritize sourcing personnel from the local community, as long as minimum qualifications are met.
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We encourage our guests to participate in tours to meet local people and learn more about local traditions.
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The hotel never restricts access to water sources, essential services, or communal resources used by the public.
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We are committed to consulting with the local community regarding any developments that may affect them, considering and responding to their views. We conduct impact assessments of any developments that could affect the local community.
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We develop an internal purchasing policy that prioritizes local services and products where feasible.
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The hotel should use local suppliers wherever possible, particularly for fish, meat, vegetables, fruit, etc.
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The hotel promotes other local products and services to guests, including local guides, markets, and handicrafts.
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The hotel strives to provide services or facilities to the community that may not normally be accessible to them.
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The hotel aims to preserve and support local public spaces, infrastructure, and utilities, either through direct contribution or participation in local tourism councils. These activities should be documented formally in writing.
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The hotel encourages guests to explore and discover the destination.
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If any facilities at our property are made available to non-residents (including locals), they will not be treated differently from in-house guests when using those facilities.
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Where there are public rights of way or access, we never install barriers, signs, or any other controls that obstruct public access.
