News: Environment
Koh Samui resort becomes first and only hotel in Thailand to secure Earthcheck Platinum Certification
10 years of continuous excellence in sustainability performance by the Banyan Tree Samui has seen it become the first and only hotel in Thailand to be accorded Platinum Certification by…
read moreWTTC’s hotel sustainability program verified in hotels across more than 30 countries
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 'Hotel Sustainability Basics' program has seen impressive results in its first year with more than 1,300 hotels verified,…
read moreGiant panda cub farewelled in Singapore ahead of return to China conservation program
Singapore’s first giant panda cub, Le Le, is making his final appearance at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s Pavilion Capital Giant Panda Forest exhibit before entering quarantine…
read moreVietnam’s Alma Resort looks to the community, sustainability and wellness for 2024
Lifelong hotelier Herbert Laubichler-Pichler sees that community involvement, protecting the environment and wellbeing will make for a winning trifecta for hotels in the new year.…
read moreDubai Reef project launched as one of the world’s largest marine reef developments
The Dubai Reef project has been launched and as one of the world's largest marine reef developments, it marks a pioneering step in the journey towards ecological preservation. The…
read moreChildren’s cultural and environmental programs introduced at Ritz-Carlton Asia Pacific
An evolved 'Ritz Kids' program has been introduced by Ritz-Carlton across its Asia Pacific locations – offered in key cities including Tokyo, Singapore and Perth as well as…
read moreSun Group releases luxury resort plans for Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island
Leading Vietnamese hospitality, entertainment and real estate company the Sun Group has announced plans for a luxury resort development at Phu Quoc island. One of south east Asia’s…
read moreWTTC highlights need for tourism industry to reinvent its water strategy efforts
Global tourism body - the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) - has launched its new groundbreaking report, ‘Water Roadmap for Travel & Tourism’, revealing that while…
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