\u2013 To do it right the first time and every time, to correct mistakes immediately, and to establish ISO 9001 and HACCP standards,<\/p>\n
\u2013 To create an environment of love, respect, and peace in the workplace and to increase employee motivation,<\/p>\n
\u2013 To continuously train employees on quality awareness, hygiene, and food safety and to support their development,<\/p>\n
\u2013 To produce and serve in hygienic environments compliant with legal regulations,<\/p>\n
\u2013 To ensure the quality and reliability of our products by using raw materials bearing the TSE mark and compliant with the Food Codex,<\/p>\n
\u2013 To make quality measurable, to set goals for continuous improvement of the services provided, and to ensure unity between employees and management.<\/p>\n
\u2013 As Ephesia Hotels, while providing our products and services, we aim to meet the welfare, health, and safety needs of our employees, visitors, subcontractors, and the environment at the highest possible level by:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Establishing, maintaining, and continually improving the Occupational Health and Safety \/ Environmental Management System,<\/p>\n
\u2013 Maximizing our performance regarding Occupational Health and Safety \/ Environment,<\/p>\n
\u2013 Conducting training to continuously improve our skills, experience, and knowledge with all employees,<\/p>\n
\u2013 Informing subcontractors, suppliers, and visitors about our Occupational Health and Safety \/ Environmental Management System to enhance compliance,<\/p>\n
\u2013 Minimizing environmental impact to prevent pollution,<\/p>\n
\u2013 Preventing accidents, occupational diseases, and damages related to Occupational Health and Safety,<\/p>\n
\u2013 Committing to comply with national legislation and the legislation of countries we operate in related to Occupational Health and Safety \/ Environment. Objectives and goals will be determined and monitored accordingly.<\/p>\n
Creating a pleasant working environment to differentiate the company, rewarding and motivating staff. Hiring and retaining quality individuals with good work practices and knowledge, while reducing hiring and onboarding costs, lays the groundwork for increased productivity. Maintaining salaries at market levels and providing additional benefits such as accommodation, uniforms, meals, and transportation are the main elements of our personnel policy. Opportunities for gaining new skills (e.g., language courses, in-service training, mentoring programs) are provided. Staff are encouraged to participate in hotel operations and provide feedback on possible improvements. Seasonal employees are encouraged to return the following year. Exit interviews are conducted. Equal opportunity is ensured without discrimination based on race, religion, language, gender, or age. Employing disabled personnel and applying positive discrimination for female employees form the basis of Ephesia Hotels\u2019 personnel policy.<\/p>\n
At our facility, which holds the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification, we conduct the following:<\/p>\n
– “EFFICIENT USE OF LIGHTING AND EQUIPMENT”: Training has been provided to instill the consciousness of turning off unnecessary lighting and equipment to use less energy, extend lifespan, reduce maintenance needs, and save costs.
\n– USE OF ENERGY-SAVING BULBS
\n– APPLICATION OF REMOTE-CONTROLLED ENERGY USAGE
\n– USE OF LOW-FLOW SHOWERS
\n– REDUCTION OF FAUCET FLOW RATES
\n– REMINDERS ABOUT REUSING TOWELS AND BED LINENS
\n– REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF TOILETS
\n– WORKING WITH SUPPLIERS
\n– IMPLEMENTATION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT<\/p>\n
Bulk purchasing; using bulk products instead of single-use items whenever possible; preferring at least paper cups instead of disposable plastic cups; using refillable containers or bottles in bathrooms.<\/p>\n
Paper and cardboard, glass, plastic, and metal (aluminum, iron, copper, brass) waste. Recycling bins are placed throughout the facility to encourage guests to recycle their waste.<\/p>\n
Thermal insulation of building facades.<\/p>\n
Hotels and other accommodations play a crucial role in ensuring that local communities benefit fully from tourism by providing fair employment opportunities and purchasing local products and services (thus reducing air transport needs). Tourism businesses should minimize their environmental impact and carbon emissions. For this, both our facilities use solar energy, plant trees, maintain chimney cleaning, and perform emission measurements to obtain environmental permits. We work with the principle of taking necessary precautions not to harm the environment.<\/p>\n
Our facilities with sea water control have a Blue Flag Beach title.<\/p>\n
We use biodegradable cleaning products.<\/p>\n
We support children’s rights as declared by UNICEF, especially in:<\/p>\n
– Health,
\n– Education,
\n– Neutrality,
\n– Right to Speak,
\n– Protection against Sexual Exploitation,
\n– Protection against Violence.<\/p>\n
When purchasing products, unless there is a significant difference in price and quality, we prioritize:<\/p>\n
– Products made from or recyclable into recycled materials,
\n– Products sustainably produced\/sourced from sustainable resources,
\n– Fair Trade \/ Organic \/ FSC \/ MSC-certified products,
\n– Suppliers who deliver with less packaging,
\n– Products that save energy and water,
\n– Environmentally sustainable products,
\n– Local producers and products to support local development, promote local products, reduce transportation, and minimize air pollution.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Our facilities have hosted competition teams for the Golden Pigeon Festival for the last four years.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We support education with various initiatives.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Information boards about the Great Leader Atat\u00fcrk are present in both facilities for guest education.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We were awarded as the most innovative and sustainable hotel among TUI Blue Star Hotels.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We supported the Blue Flag event day with our animation team.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We provide local information to our guests and promote sightseeing; informative environmental videos are shown in lobby\/reception TVs and in-room TVs.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We work with elementary schools to support organic farming education.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We have donation boxes for homeless dogs in our facilities.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Both facilities employ Occupational Safety Specialists and have an OHSAS 18001 Quality System certification.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Our Quality Manager, trained through Travelife, has provided training with videos to managers and staff.<\/p>\n
\u2013 For three consecutive years, both facilities scored above 85 points in all three seasonal audits by our independent external audit firm SAI and were awarded the Great Diamond Certificate.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We have bronze awards from HotelPuan.com and excellent ratings from Zoover and Tripadvisor.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Our facilities are certified with ISO 9001-2001 \/ ISO 10002 \/ ISO 14001 \/ ISO 18001 \/ ISO 22000 systems.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Ephesia Hotels employees have voluntarily donated blood to the Red Crescent.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We offer local flavors to our guests, sometimes in traditional attire, like a roaming lemonade seller.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We participated in Employment Fairs to help reduce unemployment in the region.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We have established a fruit and vegetable garden on-site with tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, and trees like fig, mulberry, apricot, mandarin, olive, and banana, allowing especially children to experience nature.<\/p>\n
\u2013 A solar energy system was installed at Ephesia Holiday Beach Club, and since 2003, 90% of the hot water at Ephesia Resort Hotel has been heated using solar energy.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We worked with TEMA Foundation for tree planting.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We printed Environmental Activity Surveys on recycled paper to raise awareness among guests and encourage joint action.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Environmental training has been provided to all personnel at both facilities.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Chemical waste-contaminated packaging is disposed of through licensed companies.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Our beach holds a Blue Flag certification, and information is shared on the Blue Flag Board.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We clean the beach area daily.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We take special care during environmental spraying to avoid harming beneficial species (like honeybees).<\/p>\n
\u2013 A volunteer group was allowed to set up a camp on our land to highlight the importance of water consumption.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We partnered with \u0130\u015eKUR for practical training to help unemployed individuals find jobs in the tourism sector.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Various training sessions are provided to all personnel.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Food scraps are sent to dog shelters.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We contributed to promoting Ku\u015fadas\u0131 by preparing a city guide.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We organize local festivals like the Cherry, Peach, Watermelon, and Grape Festivals to promote our region.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We hold gala nights, local cuisine promotions, music shows, and Turkish Nights to highlight our cultural heritage.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Special nights feature traditional vendors selling lemonade, lokma (fried dough desserts), \u00e7i\u011f k\u00f6fte, and boiled corn.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Our “Aegean Corner” showcases local foods like kumru sandwiches, tulum cheese, olive oil, and special honey, along with guest information.<\/p>\n
\u2013 We are a corporate member of EKODOSD (Ecological Research Society).<\/p>\n
\u2013 We work to reduce energy and water consumption, purchase equipment according to these principles, and source supplies from local producers to support regional development and reduce transportation emissions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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