#227: Creating a Vegan Eco-Resort for the Ultimate Wellness Retreat with Alex Ferri
“I think the word vegan really is an act of non-violence.. I believe no one can be truly vegan because we all destroy in some way…but what we can do is the best we can.” -Alex Ferri
In this episode, I chat with founder and CEO Alex Ferri about his vegan journey and how he opened a vegan eco-resort in the midst of a global pandemic.
Some of the topics covered in today’s episode include:
Alex’s vegan journey
What inspired him to create the eco-conscious resort Palmaïa - The House of AÏA
His favorite features of the resort
What it was like opening a resort right during a global pandemic
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Alex Ferri
More about my honored guest:
Palmaïa - The House of AÏA's founder and CEO, Alex Ferri is a passionate entrepreneur who has founded many projects, from Charly’s Vegan Tacos, a vegan taco franchise in Mexico and Miami, to a review app for guests to review hotels while they are staying at them (founded in 2013); Alex also owned and operated Sandos Hotels & Resorts for many years. In contrast to Sandos, Palmaïa is the first time Alex’s been able to build exactly what he would want out of a resort, modeled after his own lifestyle.
He believes that inner exploration and a sense of community is key bringing people together for personal growth and creating change in the world (i.e. you have to change yourself for the better and understand your connection to nature/how that impacts you before you can try to change anything else in the world). He is a vegan, and fiercely passionate about sustainability and how our eating behaviors impact the environment. Alex was the driving force behind Sandos’ sustainability initiatives that have earned it several awards including Marti, Disintivo S, and more and Sandos was one of the first brands to eliminate plastic across all of its resorts. Originally from the UK and Spain, Alex grew up going to Ibiza and Mykonos, and for the last fifteen years, has spent a significant amount of time in Tulum.
From his perspective, he feels there is a bohemian revolution happening worldwide – a growing community of unconventional thinkers, spiritual seekers, purpose driven entrepreneurs. They’re nomadic travelers that are changing the cultural landscape and redefining the aspirations of what 21st century life means. He created Palmaia to be a gathering point to welcome like-minded individuals, create community and help people discover the unknown through the sound and wellness programming. Thehouseofaia.com
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Alex’s eco-resort: Palmaïa - The House of AÏA
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