John Oljace
Bloomington, IN (USA)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
Eco-Health Adventure Parks, Inc.
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Location:
Bloomington
Industry:
Other
Year Founded:
2016
Number Employees:
10-50 people
Business Stage:
Creation/Idea
Entity Type:
"C" Corporation
Description:
Eco-tourism is in high demand, with nature-based adventure and wellness tourism growing at unprecedented rates. Eco-Health Adventure Park ("EHAP") is a new kind of eco-minded destination resort offering guests of all ages and abilities a unique combination of trend-setting eco-projects, survival adventures and obstacle courses designed to challenge participants physically, emotionally and mentally. Guests are also invited to of indulge in stress-reducing treatments, healing therapies, guided meditation, yoga and much more at EHAP’s Holistic Health (URL removed) combination of high adrenaline activities and rejuvenating therapies has been shown to result in a transformative mind/body experience. Our goal is to create demonstrable social impact, while generating sustainable long-term financial returns and providing guests with one-of-a-kind experiences.
More than 100,000,000 people watch survival and obstacle course programs, but only a fraction of enthusiasts actually get to participate. EHAP offers guests the opportunity to participate in survival training and challenges with top TV Survivor contestants, try out obstacle courses designed by Ninja Warriors, and participate in immersive eco-projects with our knowledgeable staff of ecologists, biologists and sustainable living experts.
The Mayan Riviera’s unique ecology and untouched jungle make the area ideal for the park. EHAP has secures a signed Letter of Intent on a favorable lease/purchase of 495 acres of largely undeveloped property near the Sian Ka’an Biosphere outside Tulum, Mexico. Ecotourism is defined as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment, sustain the well-being of the local people, and involve interpretation and education.” (TIES, 2015) EHAP’s commitment to sustainable living and the highest standards for an eco-resort will raise the bar for eco-tourism in the Mayan Riviera, inviting guests of all ages and backgrounds to participate in eco-projects improving the local environment for the area's indigenous people. Guests will leave EHAP leading more eco-friendly lifestyles.
The name of the company says it all: Eco-Health Adventure Parks (EHAP).