We are proud to be part of the travel network `Responsible Travel` . 

Founded in 2001 with backing from Anita Roddick (founder of The Body Shop),  Responsible Travel were the first business in the world to use the term responsible travel.  Responsible Travel believe all tourism is both good and bad for the environment and local people. Responsible travel increases the good and reduces the bad. Tens of thousands of people have discovered that it's a more enjoyable and authentic way to travel too. In addition, for every holiday booked via responsibletravel.com, they donate £1 to charity.

The ways in which we at Artemis Yoruk Hotel try to be part of the Responsible Travel network is detailed below.

• We use solar energy for the heating of all water (25 solar panels in total). To minimise your energy consumption we have installed energy saver keys which automatically switches off all power in the rooms when they are empty. Also all our rooms have showers only, not bathtubs. For guests staying more than one night, we give them the option of reusing their towels and linen to save water waste. Generally, we find our guests are more than happy to help us conserve water.

• We recycle all plastic and glass bottles. Also newspapers are used around the hotel for various cleaning duties. We grow some of our vegetables and fruits around the hotel, composted with our own food scraps. We find the taste of home grown fruit and vegetables much more tasty than un-organic foods.

• By purchasing food, equipment and supplies locally we can help keep smaller locally owned businesses survive. On a larger scale, by informing tourists about how they can enjoy the Travertines without damaging them, we are ensuring that the revenue created by this tourist site can be an ongoing one. All staff (except one, Australian) were born and live in Pamukkale, hence the strong community ties.

• It is important to educate tourists of Pamukkale`s history and inform them of how they can take an active role in keeping the Travertines the natural wonder that it is. The hotels owners can go a step further and inform guests of its history, what they can do to help and what not to do (walking with shoes, sun oil etc).

• Our hotel has been family owned and run for over 30 years so we have a real connection to Pamukkale and its local community. We like guests to interact with the locals and get a real feel for Turkish life. Walking around Pamukkale or taking a short dolmus ride is a great way to see real Turkish village life. More often than not you will be asked to join some families for some cai or a quick bite.

• We always have time to talk to our guests and answer their questions about Turkish culture, local customs, appropriate dress and anything else they would like to know.

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