Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay, a leader in sustainable luxury hospitality, has launched its “Stingless Bee” project at its organic orchard, completing the resort’s self-sustaining ecosystem and supporting farm-to-table dining experiences.

Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay organic garden

Developed in collaboration with regeneration experts 99Hives, the project introduces colonies of stingless bees – safe and highly efficient pollinators that help improve the yield and quality of fruits, herbs, and edible flowers grown on property. These bees also produce a rare and prized honey known as pot-honey.

“The Stingless Bee project marks a significant step in our sustainability journey by improving pollination in our orchard and ensuring a more consistent, abundant, and higher-quality harvest. Our guests benefit by enjoying the freshest possible ingredients, including fruits, herbs, edible flowers, and vegetables,” said Dominic Egger, Director of Operations Thailand at Travel + Leisure Co., and General Manager of Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay.

The resort already uses stingless bee honey in its gourmet dishes, desserts, and craft cocktails across its food and beverage outlets. The honey is known for its unique flavour and purported health benefits, including being rich in antioxidants, soothing sore throats and coughs, and supporting digestive health.

Wyndham Phuket stingless bee project

Spanning 6,000 square metres, the resort’s organic orchard produces a wide variety of fruits such as pineapples, bananas, papayas, and passionfruit, alongside herbs and spices including lime, lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, and citronella. Organic chickens provide farm-fresh eggs, while food scraps are composted and returned to the soil, nourishing the orchard and herb garden and completing the sustainability loop.

Enhanced pollination also supports the growth of herbs and flowers used in the resort’s farm-to-spa treatments at ZANA Spa.

Stingless beehive at the orchard

Guests are invited to participate in the orchard experience by booking cooking classes with the resort’s chef, which include tours of the orchard and the opportunity to pick fresh herbs and spices for Thai dishes they prepare.

Beyond dining and wellness, the orchard also serves as a unique venue for curated events like “Stargazing Night & Local Bites,” offering guests a deeper connection to nature and local flavours with the relaxing view of Kalim Bay.

Nestled on a cliff overlooking the Andaman Sea, Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim Bay features 194 elegant non-smoking rooms and villas, many with private infinity pools offering sweeping sea views. The resort boasts a full-service spa and wellness centre, gym, and multiple dining options. It is also part of Asia’s premier vacation club, Club Wyndham Asia, developed by Travel + Leisure Co., a leading leisure travel company providing more than six million holidays per year.

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The Hari Hong Kong has achieved ‘EarthCheck Silver status’ in recognition of its broad spectrum of sustainability initiatives, placing the Wan Chai hotel among the globe’s most eco-friendly travel and tourism operators. To achieve and maintain Silver Certified accreditation with EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group, the hotel must be independently audited annually and meet stringent requirements across key performance areas.

The hotel’s potable water consumption for the audited year of 2024 was 204.2L per guest night. That figure is just over half of the regional average of 361L per guest night, and below what EarthCheck deems the “regional leader” level – meaning exemplary standard of performance for the type and location of an operation – at 253L per guest night.

The Hari Hong Kong’s energy consumption per guest night was 101.15 MJ for 2024, almost half the regional average of 180.3 MJ per guest night and also below the regional leader level of 126MJ per guest night. During the same timeframe, the hotel sent 3.37L of waste to landfill per guest night, just over a third of the regional average of 9.01L per guest night and almost half of the regional leader level of 6.31L per guest night.

The hotel’s greenhouse gas emissions for the audited year of 2024 were 18.33kg CO2-e per guest night, sitting right at the regional leader level and under the regional average of 25kg CO2-e per guest night.

Other performance highlights during the audited year include, due to the hotel’s ban on single use plastics, the avoidance of an estimated 109,878 500ml plastic bottles and 47,767 30ml bathroom amenities bottles.

The Hari Hong Kong, which opened in December 2020 in the heart of Wan Chai, was established through sustainable design and construction which sought to reduce negative impacts on the environment. The hotel is also a LEED (Silver), BEAM Plus (Silver) and BEEO certified hotel in recognition for its sustainable design, construction and energy efficiency performance.

“We are continually striving to improve our performance in environmental and social sustainability across everything we do, ranging from our energy and water conservation efforts to responsible purchasing, local employment and community support,” said the hotel’s General Manager Edward E. Snoeks.

The hotel works with Green Island Cement on its ShellCem Project to collect and upcycle oyster shells and other seashells such as mussel and scallop shells into cement.

A green wall on the facade of the hotel’s second floor terrace, that stretches three stories high, contributes positively to the environment by helping to reduce the temperature of surrounding areas.

For more information about The Hari Hong Kong, visit https://www.thehari.com/hong-kong/ email askme@thehari.com or call +852 2129 0388.

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Zenmaya Oceanfront Phuket, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is proud to announce the completion of the first phase of its solar panel installation, which will meet around 30% of its power needs immediately.

Zenmaya Oceanfront Phuket Poolside

The project involves the installation of 188 high-efficiency solar modules with a power output capacity of up to 120 kWp. By harnessing solar energy, Zenmaya Oceanfront Phuket expects to make substantial savings alongside its significant reduction in carbon emissions.

Phase one of the installation was completed in September, and the second and final phase is set for completion within the last quarter of 2024—just in time for the high season. This will further advance the resort’s renewable energy capabilities, reducing reliance on non-renewable sources.

“Investing in solar energy has proven to be a smart, sustainable choice, not only for long-term cost savings but also for advancing our environmental goals. We’ve always championed solar power, and this is just the beginning,” said Dominic Egger, Director of Operations Thailand, Travel + Leisure Co.

Aerial view of Zenmaya Oceanfront Phuket with the solar panels

“This solar project represents a significant step toward reducing the carbon footprint of Zenmaya Oceanfront Zenmaya Oceanfront Phuket’s solar panel installation to advance the resort’s renewable energy capabilities and make significant reduction in carbon emissions. and the properties we manage in Thailand, aligning with our global objectives to be sustainable for the benefit of the communities where we operate,” he added.

Zenmaya Oceanfront Phuket continues to prioritise energy efficiency and plans to expand its sustainability initiatives in 2025 by installing an electric vehicle charging station to cater to the growing number of eco-conscious travellers.

Zenmaya Oceanfront Phuket

Nestled on Phuket’s idyllic west coast, Zenmaya Oceanfront Phuket offers the vibrant atmosphere of a beach club with five infinity pools – including one main swimming pool and four shared pools accessible by select rooms and suites – a fitness centre, and an onsite restaurant and bar.

Zenmaya Oceanfront Phuket is managed by Travel + Leisure Co., the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company.

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TIME magazine is hailing Meliá Hotels International as the most sustainable company in the tourism sector, designating the Spanish hotel group a number-one pick in the ‘World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024’.

INNSiDE Yogyakarta – INNSiDE Room Merapi View Twin

The inaugural list includes 500 leading companies from more than 30 countries. Meliá Hotels International obtained the highest score in the tourism sector worldwide and occupies 114th place in the global ranking among all industries. The hotel group has also positioned itself in eighth place among the 25 Spanish companies that appear in the ranking.

The TIME announcement comes at the same time that Meliá secured its commitment to sustainability through Ecostars, an internationally recognised certification that evaluates and rewards sustainable practices in the hotel industry.

Twenty-seven hotels in Asia have already achieved ratings ranging from certified to Silver level. The highest-ranked hotels within the region are Meliá Bali and Meliá Purosani Yogyakarta, both in Indonesia. Meliá Makassar and INNSiDE Yogyakarta, also in Indonesia, achieved a Bronze rating, along with Meliá Vinpearl Hue and Meliá Vinpearl Phu Ly in Vietnam and Meliá Koh Samui in Thailand.

Melia Vinpearl Hue – Zenith Sky Bar

The globally-recognized Ecostars standard evaluates the sustainability of hotels, considering factors related to environmental management and energy efficiency, such as energy consumption, use of green energy, water management, waste management, carbon emissions and sustainable purchasing.

“Having an assessment as solid as Ecostars across our entire portfolio in ownership, rental and management, not only strengthens our reputation, but also directly enhances our business results, since, as a recent study conducted by Booking.com shows, a visible positioning in sustainability is valued by customers and translates into an increase in bookings,” said Gabriel Escarrer, president and CEO of Meliá Hotels International.

Melia Purosani – Presidential Suite Bed Room

For Meliá Hotels International, another strong point of the Ecostars certification is its global nature, as it is used and recognised all over the world. The portfolio assessed by Ecostars is distributed geographically as follows: 160 hotels in Europe, 60 in the Americas, 40 in Asia and 10 in Africa.

Earlier this year the group was recognized as one of the top-performing hotel companies globally according to the latest Sustainability Yearbook by S&P Global. The leading financial ratings and market analysis provider ranked Meliá in third place and the first European-origin hotel company in the ranking. The Sustainability Yearbook 2024 was based on the 2023 Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies’ sustainability practices, which covers over 9,400 companies from around the world.

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Trisara, one of Phuket’s most alluring stays, is transporting guests from resort to farm to table then back again courtesy of a new limited-time program, Wellspring. The package is a collaboration with Tri Vananda, a US$182 million wellness community in northern Phuket, conceived by Montara Hospitality Group, the visionary owners of Trisara.

The 16,000 sqm Pru Jampa organic farm is the source of much of the produce used at MICHELIN-accoladed dining venues PRU and JAMPA

In addition to entitling guests to a two-night stay at Trisara, the package will showcase the sustainability innovations that have earned Montara Hospitality Group a reputation for forward-thinking. First guests will be shown around the 16,000 sqm Pru Jampa organic farm within the Tri Vananda boundaries. The farm supplies produce for Trisara’s PRU — Phuket’s only Michelin-starred restaurant — and sister restaurant JAMPA at Tri Vananda, which holds a Michelin Green Star for its zero-waste cuisine.

After touring the farm, guests can experience a set lunch at JAMPA, which follows a farm-to-table and zero-waste philosophy, utilising locally grown ingredients and live fire. The venue, helmed by executive chef Rick Dingen, holds a prestigious MICHELIN Green Star accolade, cementing its position as a leader in eco-conscious dining.

“There’s a huge interest among the public in dining experiences that support local communities and showcase amazing Thai produce,” said Kittisak “Kitt” Pattamasaevi, the CEO of Montara Hospitality Group “The Wellspring program intertwines sustainable cuisine and nature with luxury, showcasing our commitment to sustainable cooking and sourcing and delighting guests through innovation.”

The Wellspring program entitles guests to an exquisite set lunch crafted by JAMPA executive chef Rick Dingen

In addition to the farm and dining experiences at Tri Vananda, the Wellspring package will also entitle guests to a round-trip airport transfer between Phuket International Airport and Trisara; daily international breakfast for 2 persons per bedroom; and complimentary non-motorized water sports including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and snorkelling. The Wellspring offer is available from 15 July-31 October 2024.

Another limited-time offer at Trisara, available from now until the end of September, entitles guests to similar benefits to those on the Wellspring package with additional perks including In-room homemade chocolate truffles, cookies, tea, and coffee, and THB 2,500 resort credit per bedroom per night redeemable for on-site wellbeing activities or dining experiences.

Trisara offers an array of private pool suites and villas, perfect for families and groups of friends. Guests can choose from residential villas ranging from 2-bedroom- to 8-bedroom options, each designed to provide privacy and luxury amidst the resort’s lush tropical surroundings.

The package includes a two-night stay at Trisara, one of Phuket’s most exclusive resorts

Other highlights include a host of acclaimed culinary concepts. These include PRU — one of Thailand’s most critically lauded venues —Mediterranean-inspired beachside venue CIELO, and SAT at Trisara, where the finest locally sourced ingredients are utilised for Southern Thai recipes passed down through generations.

The resort’s Jara Wellness program provides guests with comprehensive well-being options, including tailored wellness plans by dedicated wellness concierges. Trisara also offers a variety of activities such as Trisara Cruises, exploring the beautiful waters surrounding Phuket.

“We look forward to welcoming families and friends seeking a memorable retreat filled with relaxation, adventure, and genuine Thai hospitality,” added Kitt.

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While guests at the 5-star resort of Banyan Tree Samui enjoy exquisite dining and fine wines at its award-winning signature restaurant, Saffron,  they may yet be unaware of the current of care that flows beneath the surface, ensuring that maximum effort is made to prepare all dishes using ingredients sourced through the most rigorous sustainability guidelines.

Several years back, Banyan Tree Samui was recognised as a flagship of sustainability and eco-friendliness in Thailand when it was awarded the highest level of certification by global watchdog EarthCheck, the first hotel in the country to achieve this award.

And in 2024, the luxury resort — often better known for its pool villas with infinity pools and spectacular views — announced a series of initiatives that keep the sustainability ball moving forward.

Cage-Free Eggs

In January 2024, just 2.75 percent of all eggs purchased by Banyan Tree Samui were classified as “cage-free”, indicating that they were sourced from free-range farms, as opposed to caged chickens. By May this year, that figure had leapt to more than two-thirds of the 17,402 eggs bought. Eggs from hens remain the most popular item in this category while the sourcing of cage-free quail eggs and duck eggs remains “a work in progress”, said Chef Rainer Roersch, the hotel’s Director of F&B and Cuisine.

Sustainable Seafood

Thailand’s fishing industry has undergone a radical rethink since it was issued a “yellow card” by the European Union in 2015, a warning that sanctions could be applied if the country did not sufficiently tackle illegal and unregulated fishing. To protect biodiversity and support a sustainable supply chain, Banyan Tree Samui has now introduced a policy to purchase only sustainable seafood that is certified by the Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Sustainability Council. Both these standards are monitored by Bureau Veritas, the recognised world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

While almost all seafood and fish are purchased locally on the tropical island, Banyan Tree Samui imports items such as salmon and snow fish. All 100 kilogrammes of salmon purchased on a monthly basis meet the requirements of the international agencies overseeing sustainable seafood practices.

Coffee Granules & Capsules

Guests at a 5-star hotel like Banyan Tree Samui expect nothing but the best, and the same goes for having a modern coffee machine in their rooms. All 88 pool villas at the resort are equipped with Nespresso machines, which means that housekeepers are constantly refilling and disposing of thousands of coffee capsules and the used granules. In collaboration with Nespresso, in October 2023 Banyan Tree Samui began recycling and upcycling the discarded coffee capsules. The aluminium is upcycled into everyday products such as bicycles, chairs, pens and window frames, as well as recycled coffee capsules. As for the coffee grains, they are recycled as compost fertiliser and renewable energy such as biofuel.

Banyan Global Foundation

In addition to ongoing “plastic-free” initiatives — phasing out the use of plastic bottles, straws, cutlery and garbage bags, for example— and providing its food waste to a local pig farm, this eco-friendly hotel is also involved in a plethora of local community projects on Koh Samui. It has provided scholarships to local children; funded the reconstruction of a nearby school damaged by a storm; held annual blood drives; and, during the pandemic, offered complimentary one-night stays to all local health workers. Much of the finance for these benevolent programmes comes from the Banyan Tree Global Foundation.

The Banyan Group has a longstanding commitment to sustainable practices, including numerous projects around the world concerning: waste management; water conservation; biodiversity; and a Climate Change project focused on green energy and waste-to-energy projects.

In 2019, the Banyan Tree Group (now the Banyan Group) implemented a Code of Conduct for suppliers to map a transparent supply chain for all its ingredients, and to promote socio-environmental practice. To date, more than 900 suppliers have registered worldwide.

For more information about sustainable practices at Banyan Tree Samui, go to: https://www.banyantree.com/thailand/samui/sustainability

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The Cu Lao Cham Biosphere Reserve, located in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, is an enchanting archipelago of eight islands renowned for its incredible biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. Recognized by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve in 2009, Cu Lao Cham is a testament to the harmonious coexistence of nature and human communities.

World Network of Island and Coastal Biosphere Reserves – Cu Lao Cham

The islands boast a pristine natural environment that includes lush tropical forests and vibrant coral reefs. These ecosystems are home to an impressive array of over 950 aquatic species, including various fish, coral, and mollusks. This makes Cu Lao Cham a top destination for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who are eager to explore its underwater wonders. The clarity of the water and the health of the coral reefs provide an exceptional experience for marine explorers.

On land, the reserve supports a diverse range of flora and fauna, with dense forests that offer sanctuary to several endangered species. Birdwatchers and nature lovers will find the islands’ rich birdlife particularly fascinating. The forested areas are crisscrossed with hiking trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the island’s natural beauty and tranquility.

Cu Lao Cham UNESCO world biosphere reserve

In addition to its natural riches, Cu Lao Cham holds significant cultural value. Archaeological findings suggest that the islands have been inhabited for centuries, with evidence of ancient Cham civilization. Today, the local community continues to practice sustainable fishing and farming methods, reflecting a deep respect for their environment. This sustainable lifestyle not only preserves the ecological balance but also supports the local economy.

Tourists visiting Cu Lao Cham can engage in various eco-tourism activities. Exploring the marine ecosystem through snorkeling and diving, hiking through the forest trails, and learning about the local culture and history are just a few of the enriching experiences on offer.

Cham Island (Cu Lao Cham)

The reserve’s management places a strong emphasis on environmental education and sustainable tourism practices. Visitors are encouraged to respect the natural habitat and contribute to conservation efforts, ensuring that the beauty and diversity of Cu Lao Cham are preserved for future generations.

In summary, Cu Lao Cham Biosphere Reserve is a remarkable destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Its commitment to sustainability and conservation makes it a model for eco-tourism, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience the wonders of nature while supporting the preservation of this extraordinary environment.

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Meliá Chiang Mai has joined forces with a new sustainable and chemical-free farm to source the likes of rare, local greens, cage-free eggs and sterilised fresh milk, expanding its ‘360° Cuisine’ program.

In a bid to work closely with local farmers to help them improve sustainability and encourage ethical production to ultimately make the overall food system more resilient, the hotel has formed a partnership with organic gourmet farm Rong Khum in San Pa Tong.

The hotel sources organic Jasmine rice, cage-free eggs, fresh organic milk free of added hormones, vegetables such as betel leaves, coriander, spring onion, star gooseberry and chili, and fruits

The hotel sources organic Jasmine rice, cage-free eggs, fresh organic milk free of added hormones, vegetables such as betel leaves, coriander, spring onion, star gooseberry and chili, and fruits including longan, lychee, papaya, dragon fruit and bananas from Rong Khum for guests’ meals at Mai Restaurant & Bar, Laan Na Kitchen, MAI The Sky Bar and Ruen Kaew Lounge.

Chiang Mai University Professor Dr. Puangrat Kaewlom, who comes from a long line of farmers and is passionate about research into sustainable agriculture, established Rong Khum about two years ago. The farm joins the hotel’s network of ethical and chemical-free suppliers including gourmet farm SEED in San Sai District and Jartisann’s Original Thai Cheese, which crafts artisanal cheese made from high-quality, locally sourced raw cow’s milk.

The network is a central plank in Meliá Chiang Mai’s ‘360° Cuisine’ program, designed to reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint and promote healthy eating. Under the program, the hotel sources ‘farm to plate’ organic produce that travels only a short distance. As much of each ingredient is used – roots, leaves, stems, stalks and more – in a ‘thoughtful cooking process’ before ‘plate to farm’ food waste returns to the farms as fertilizer in a truly 360° concept. Leftover cooking oil is sent to be recycled into biodiesel.

Meliá Chiang Mai’s executive chef Suksant (Billy) Chutinthratip at organic gourmet farm Rong Khum in San Pa Tong

Since the 360° Cuisine program’s inception in 2022, the hotel has sent more than 3300kg of leftover food for compost and fertilizer to both farms and more than 660kg of cooking oil to a biodiesel producer.

“It’s no easy feat to operate a chemical-free farm and it’s more expensive to support sustainable agriculture,” said Meliá Chiang Mai’s executive chef Suksant (Billy) Chutinthratip. “Yet we believe it’s crucial to engage directly with local farmers, producers, professors and health sector professionals to create a unique connection within the community that ultimately benefits the health of our guests, our community and our environment.”

Meliá Chiang Mai also ushers guests onto SEED and Rong Khum to meet local farmers and learn more about sustainable farming and healthier eating, as part of its Journey to the Farm Package.

The hotel was recently awarded the “Chiang Mai Green Kitchen” certificate for a second year and the new “Sustainable Healthy Food Program” certificate from Thai Health Promotion Foundation and Chiang Mai University in recognition of its efforts to go above and beyond to implement sustainable practices in its kitchens and contribute to healthy food practices in Chiang Mai. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has also certified the hotel with a “Five-Star Sustainable Tourism Acceleration Rating”.

To contact Meliá Chiang Mai or to make a booking, email reservation.chiangmai@melia.com, call +66 52 090 699 or visit https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/thailand/chiang-mai/melia-chiang-mai/index.htm

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Cathay has reached a milestone in its 1 Ticket, 1 Tree journey, with the planting of 30,000 mangrove trees in Southeast Asia since the initiative was launched in 2021. This includes 7,500 mangrove trees that Cathay and its partners have committed to plant in 2024, from tickets sold in Southeast Asia from a five-day campaign period in July 2023.

Now in its fourth year, 1 Ticket, 1 Tree is a Southeast Asia initiative by Cathay that underscores its commitment to support local communities, restore local habitats and drive climate resilience. It involves Cathay planting a tree in the region for every ticket purchased from Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia during a specified campaign period. To kickstart 1 Ticket, 1 Tree this year, 4,000 trees were planted in Thailand’s Bangpu Nature Education Centre in Samut Prakan on 23 March 2024. The remaining trees will be progressively planted in mangrove forests across Southeast Asia in the coming months.

Cathay continues to work with local environment and community partners to restore mangrove forests in the region. In Thailand for instance, half of the 4,000 trees were contributed by KTC (Krungthai Card), who joined Cathay’s efforts in Thailand for the first time this year. Since 2021, Cathay has worked with 13 local partners across the region to plant trees and ensure they grow and thrive.

Cathay Regional General Manager for Southeast Asia Dominic Perret said: “Cathay’s 1 Ticket, 1 Tree in Southeast Asia reinforces our aspiration to be at the forefront of sustainability leadership and to advocate for collaborative actions to go Greener Together. Giving back to the communities we serve is an important part of this endeavour, as we collaborate with our customers and business partners to protect the coastal ecosystems that many local communities in the region depend on for food, protection and income. We are extremely encouraged by the positive response we’ve received from other like-minded partners who have since joined us in this effort, or simply helped spread the word.”

1 Ticket, 1 Tree will be rolled out in Southeast Asia again this year, where Cathay invites customers to contribute to the mangrove forests when they fly, simply by booking a ticket with Cathay.

For more information on 1 Ticket, 1 Tree, please follow Cathay’s Facebook page

Greener Together: Cathay’s commitment to sustainability leadership

As one of the first airlines in Asia to set a target of 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for its total fuel consumption by 2030, Cathay fully recognises the challenges in transitioning to more sustainable energy in aviation. To address this, Cathay embraces a collaborative ethos, Greener Together, urging all stakeholders to unite in this important pursuit. Beyond SAF, we have also made important strides towards our

2050 carbon neutrality goal in other aspects of decarbonisation

Full details of Cathay’s performance and commitments in sustainable  development are available in its 2023 Sustainability Report, available here. Key highlights include committing to near-term climate improvements, accelerating the use of SAF, and moving towards more sustainable use of resources.

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Eliminating Food Waste And Going Digital in Southeast Asia

Meliá Hotels International’s efforts worldwide have resulted in the hotel group being recognized as one of the top-performing hotel companies globally, according to the latest Sustainability Yearbook by S&P Global. Some examples of initiatives across Southeast Asia include Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort’s Carbon Offset Program, where they offset guests’ travel emissions through tree planting initiatives. Hotel’s like Meliá Vinpearl Phu Quoc and INNSiDE by Meliá Yogyakarta are turning food scraps into soil nutrients and properties such as Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali and Gran Meliá Jakarta are managing extra food through an initiative that addresses food inequity and eliminates food waste. Meliá Hotels throughout the region are increasingly going paperless with necessary information and menus available via QR code at such properties as Gran Meliá Nha Trang, Meliá Phuket Mai Khao and INNSiDE by Meliá Kuala Lumpur Cheras. Eco-friendly grass straws and paper straws have become the norm and plastic bottles are increasingly a thing of the past. Meliá Makassar is the most recent convert having switched to glass bottles in December 2023.

Luxury and Eco-Conscious Are Not Mutually Exclusive in Tokyo

The Forbes Five-Star Palace Hotel Tokyo runs a cyclical food-waste management project dubbed ‘Eco-Palace’, which turns the property’s compostable kitchen refuse into biodegradable fertilizer for use by local farms. The resulting crops of rice and produce are then bought by the hotel for incorporation into the staff canteen’s daily menu. The early stages of this project date as far back as 1992, two decades prior to the property being razed and rebuilt from the ground-up, and at a time when the hotel was the first in its industry to repurpose organic refuse to produce compost. More recently, Palace Hotel Tokyo’s culinary team launched a collaboration with Food Loss Bank to incorporate imperfect-looking, but entirely edible and delicious produce into select menu offerings, such as the hotel’s desserts and its pastry shop’s popular veggie bread loaf.

Integrated project honours Central Vietnam’s pristine nature with eye-catching eco-initiatives

Located in a part of Vietnam renowned for its pristine nature, Laguna Lang Co prides itself on having a strong focus on sustainability. Notable green achievements include a moratorium on single-use plastics and its “edible golf course” planted with rice fields and tended by water buffalos. And the far-reaching integrated resort — which encompasses the acclaimed Sir Nick Faldo Signature golf course Laguna Golf Lang Co as well as the Banyan Tree Lang Co and Angsana Lang Co resorts— has restated its credentials as one of Vietnam’s most sustainable large-scale projects by retaining its EarthCheck “Gold Certification. Other notable sustainability initiatives, meanwhile, include a pledge to reduce meat production and consumption by introducing a minimum of one meat-free day per month at the project’s associate canteen. In addition to this, F&B outlets across the board have widened their variety of vegetarian and vegan options.

To Plant, to Raise and to Understand on Phuket

Trisara, an exclusive hideaway in Phuket’s unspoiled northwestern corner, is notable among resorts in Thailand for its sustainability philosophy. It is a creed that covers everything from the upcycled Thai antique wooden furniture in the rooms, the grey water recycling systems that keep the ground lush and green to F&B that encompasses PRU—the only Michelin-starred restaurant on Phuket—and Jampa, a zero-waste venue leading the charge for sustainable dining on the island. Locavore inclinations reach a delicious crescendo at Pru. The venue’s name – an acronym for Plant. Raise. Understand. – provides a solid clue as to its overriding creed. Jampa, meanwhile, takes Trisara’s “Dine Good, Do Good” motto to a logical conclusion with its zero-waste cuisine. The beating heart of this philosophy is Pru Jampa, Trisara’s 16,000-square-metre farm. The treasure trove of a garden is a culinary playground bursting with aromas and flavours to be utilised by award-winning chefs Jimmy Ophorst (Pru) and Rick Dingen (Jampa). Here chickens are raised for their eggs, fish is farmed sustainably, and myriad fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs are cultivated. All together, along with rotating their crops, this creates a sustainable ecosystem to nourish the land and to support the local economy.

Hotel Volunteers Help Restore Chiang Mai’s Biodiverse Forest Ecosystems

Meliá Chiang Mai’s staff have helped regenerate more than seven acres of seasonally dry tropical forest in Thailand’s mountainous north, planting more than 4,350 trees of species typical of the region’s natural forest ecosystems. In partnership with Chiang Mai University’s Doi Suthep Nature Centre and Forest Restoration Research Unit, the hotel’s volunteers have painstakingly conserved and restored forest within Doi Suthep-Pui National Park – Chiang Mai’s green backdrop and premier natural tourist attraction. In addition to tree-planting, Meliá Chiang Mai staff also collected tree seeds in the natural forest, raised tree seedlings in nurseries, weeded around planted trees, applied fertilizer and monitored the survival and growth of the planted trees. Activities took place at Ban Pong Yang Nai, the Huay Kaew-Wang Bua Ban Nature Study Trail, Mon Cham and Doi Suthep Research Tree Nursery. The hotel’s volunteers are planning to embark on further restoration activities in the national park throughout 2024. They started working with the university’s subsidiary units in June 2022 to regenerate forest, as part of Meliá Chiang Mai’s ongoing “Meliá Go Green” initiative.

New Sustainable Farm Feeds Mouths and Minds

With 8500sqm of its 12 beachfront hectares dedicated to cultivating an array of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and eggs for meals for guests and staff, The Anam Cam Ranh has launched a program for children to learn about sustainable farming. Chefs incorporate fresh, organic ingredients from the resort’s farm – such as morning glory, malabar spinach, corn, mustard green, wild betel leaves, and chicken and duck eggs – in meals served to Lang Viet Restaurant & Bar’s diners as well as at the staff kitchen. The farm’s variety of vegetables also include lettuce, cucumber, green onion, and cassava root. Custard apple, papaya, banana, mango, gac fruit and bitter melon are among the farm’s fruits. Herbs grown include basil, coriander, thyme, mint, imperata cylindrica, and plantago asiatica. In addition to ducks and chickens, the farm is home to an abundance of geese, rabbits, goats, guinea fowls, turkeys and peacocks. The Anam Group group general manager Laurent Myter urged young guests and their parents to visit the farm as part of a supervised program to learn about sustainable farming and interact with the friendly animals.

Cam Ranh Heats Up Major Solar Power Project

Alma is in the process of implementing what is believed to be Vietnam’s most ambitious solar power project, installing 4470 solar panels totalling 23,290 square metres on the roofs of its 196 pavilions, two V-shaped towers housing 384 suites, lobby lounge and utility building. With a capacity of 2462 kilowatts peak – the rate at which it generates energy at its peak performance on a sunny day – the solar power system will fuel between a quarter to almost 35 percent of Alma’s energy needs, depending on occupancy dictated by the low and high seasons. It’s estimated this system will save Alma millions of dollars in electricity bills over the next 25 years and significantly reduce Alma’s carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. Alma also has a sustainability officer to track the property’s energy use, resource conservation, recycling, pollution reduction, waste elimination, transportation, education efforts and building design. The role also involves creating sustainability programs, budgets and schedules, evaluating the success of sustainability initiatives, and managing three staff committees focused on ‘green products’, ‘innovation and solutions’ and ‘people and partnerships’.

Planting Mangroves Close to Bangkok

Situated in the heart of the action in Bangkok’s On Nut neighborhood, INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit is balancing its city vibe with projects designed to protect Mother Nature. Through its GREENSiDE project, the hotel, which debuted in July 2023, has partnered with Bang Pu Nature Education Centre for tree planting activities. INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s volunteer staff have planted more than 100 mangrove trees so far at Bang Pu’s Recreation and Convalescene Centre. The mangrove trees will benefit the mangrove forest in various ways, such as helping to protect inland areas from flooding, purifying water by filtering diverse pollutants, and capturing surplus sediments. The hotel’s volunteer staff also recently visited the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Centre to learn more about the importance of the conservation of sea turtles, marine life and ecosystems and protecting the environment via efficient waste management, and plan to assist with the release of sea turtles to the ocean.

Guests join beach and reef clean-up on Koh Samui

Banyan Tree Samui is inviting guests to roll up their sleeves on April 22nd and join in an effort to clean, not only the resort’s private beach, but also the coral reefs that flank the crescent-shaped cove. It’s all part of an annual campaign initiated by the hotel’s Sustainability Team. Banyan Tree Samui is considered a torchbearer in eco-friendliness and was the first and only hotel in Thailand to be awarded the highest ranking Platinum Certification by EarthCheck, the hospitality industry’s environmental monitor. Meanwhile, the hotel’s sister resort on the Andaman, Banyan Tree Krabi, will be conducting its own roadside clear-up campaign on Earth Day, likewise with the assistance of conscientious guests.

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Meliá Chiang Mai’s staff have helped regenerate more than seven acres of seasonally dry tropical forest in Thailand’s mountainous north, planting more than 4,350 trees of species typical of the region’s natural forest ecosystems. In partnership with Chiang Mai University’s Doi Suthep Nature Centre and Forest Restoration Research Unit, the hotel’s volunteers have painstakingly conserved and restored forest within Doi Suthep-Pui National Park – Chiang Mai’s green backdrop and premier natural tourist attraction.

In addition to tree-planting, Meliá Chiang Mai staff also collected tree seeds in the natural forest, raised tree seedlings in nurseries, weeded around planted trees, applied fertilizer and monitored the survival and growth of the planted trees. Activities took place at Ban Pong Yang Nai, the Huay Kaew-Wang Bua Ban Nature Study Trail, Mon Cham and Doi Suthep Research Tree Nursery.

“Home to more than 300 bird species and nearly 2000 species of ferns and flowering plants, Doi Suthep-Pui National Park is akin to the lungs of Chiang Mai,” said Meliá Chiang Mai’s general manager Marc Selinger. “All of these activities by our dedicated volunteers are carefully researched and planned, to ensure proper forest-ecosystem restoration, aiming to recover the structure, biodiversity and ecological functioning of Chiang Mai’s original forests.”

The restoration efforts have seen the team help raise and plant tree species characteristic of the park’s original forest ecosystems— including Adenanthera pavonina, Syzygium cumini and Terminalia bellirica.

Meliá Chiang Mai volunteers

The hotel’s volunteers are planning to embark on further restoration activities in the national park throughout 2024. They started working with the university’s subsidiary units in June 2022 to regenerate forest, as part of Meliá Chiang Mai’s ongoing “Meliá Go Green” initiative. Such activities align with the sustainability strategy of the hotel’s owner, Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC). AWC’s strategy aims to raise awareness of climate change and achieve carbon neutrality, while also contributing to the community in meaningful ways.

Towering over Chiang Mai’s River Ping and bustling Night Bazaar in Thailand’s mountainous north, Meliá Chiang Mai is situated six kilometres from Chiang Mai International Airport on vibrant Charoen Prathet Road, close to a broad spectrum of tourist attractions, markets and Buddhist temples. With a design that pays tribute to Chiang Mai’s charming history and culture with a contemporary flair, the hotel comprises a striking 22-floor tower fronted by an adjoining seven-floor podium building. Its jewel in the crown is its rooftop Mai The Sky Bar – the highest in the city – sitting majestically on the 22nd floor with a glass bridge commanding 360-degree views as far as the eye can see.

To contact Meliá Chiang Mai or to make a booking, email reservation.chiangmai@melia.com, call +66 52 090 699 or visit https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/thailand/chiang-mai/melia-chiang-mai/index.htm

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We are thrilled to share an exciting news with our valued guests and partners. Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort in Bali, Indonesia, has officially been awarded the prestigious Travelife Gold Certification, a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainable tourism.

Plastic Recycling Center And Waste Bank

An important initiative from Munduk Moding Plantation’s sustainability department is the Plastic Recycling Center and Waste Bank. MMP is collecting pla stic waste from its hotel and from local communities and brings it to its Waste Bank. Payments are made in kind through free English and dance classes as well as financially. This waste is processed in our Plastic Recycling Center to make new products from the recycled plastic as well as works of art. The final products are diverse and useful for the hotel and guests, including wardrobe hangers,  directional signs and keychains. Artists use the material to create works of art. Our plastic recycling process allows us to give a second life to plastic waste, cleaning up the environment around us, and creating a circular flow that keeps plastic out of nature.

Munduk Moding Plantation is built on a coffee plantation, and we are trying to preserve, as best as we can, the natural resources and the beautiful landscape in this area which, certainly compared to the South of the Island, has very limited international tourism. We want to embark on a journey to improve day by day and year after year our hotel’s efficiency and to reduce to the maximum extent our impact on the environment. We have chosen to become Green Globe and Travelife Sustainable Accommodation Member with this in mind. We have fully involved our staff in this decision and also provide information to our guests who are invited to participate: • Water conservation, energy conservation, reduction of pollution, and waste management information is available for guests, and they are invited to support us. • Staff is trained in environmental management issues. • MMP welcomes all suggestions on how our sustainability practices can be improved with real interest. • MMP works closely with neighbor association to improve awareness on tourism sustainability.

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Banyan Tree Krabi has been recognised for its sustainable and environmental practices, becoming the first hotel or resort in the Krabi region to win Silver Certification by EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking organisation for the hospitality industry.

All 72 villas and suites at Banyan Tree Krabi face west towards the sunset and the spectacular uninhabited islands of Hat Nappharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park

Following a rigorous science-backed audit by EarthCheck, the landmark accolade is underpinned by the resort’s excellence in 10 key performance areas: Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Energy Efficiency; Management of Freshwater Resources; Ecosystem Conservation & Management; Social & Cultural Management; Land Use Planning & Management; Air Quality Protection; Wastewater Management; Solid Waste Management; and Environmentally Harmful Substances.

“EarthCheck requires all its members to meet every single criterion, every year,” said the organisation’s Relationship Manager Bingni Wu. “This means businesses must continuously work on both the measurable and qualitative aspects of sustainability. It’s not just about ticking boxes; it’s about making real, ongoing changes.”

Sustainability as a Key to Success

Banyan Tree Krabi invites guests and volunteers to join an Earth Day beach clean-up campaign

Head of Banyan Tree Krabi’s Sustainability Team, Thepsuda Loyjiw, said that the resort continually strives to reduce consumption rates through improved efficiency and adopting new technology or practices.

A marine biologist, Loyjiw said that the hotel offers eco-friendly activities to guests, including forest bathing and hiking in the national park adjoining the property to help raise awareness about environmental conservation and protecting local flora and fauna. Among the cultural options, guests can indulge in Thai cookery classes, Thai boxing, Thai language lessons or a visit to an elephant sanctuary.

The hotel also organises beach clean-up campaigns, and — as part of the Banyan Tree brand’s worldwide “Stay For Good” initiative — tours to a local fishing community where guests can participate in handcraft workshops. Among projects earmarked for the year ahead, Loyjiw said her team is preparing the groundwork for a cage-free egg policy at the hotel, as well as a sustainable seafood programme.

Award-Winning Resorts

The view from Banyan Tree Krabi lobby

Located on secluded Tubkaek Beach and opened in 2020, Banyan Tree Krabi is flanked to the rear by a forested national park while facing out towards a sea of karst limestone towers — undoubtedly one of Thailand’s most iconic and enduring images — which are uninhabited and protected as a national marine park. The hotel is tiered into a lush landscape, all of which is dominated by a rollercoaster of mountains.

The resort offers 72 pool suites and villas, among them seven two-bedroom options, one three-bedroom villa, and a majestic seven-bedroom beachfront Presidential Villa. Each of the rooms faces the sea and the sunset as the property tiers into the hillside. Facilities include two restaurants and a beach bar, a beach club, a kids’ club, a fitness centre, meeting rooms, and — in keeping with Banyan Tree’s wellness branding — a rainforest-themed spa.

The hotel seeks to follow in the footsteps of its sister resort farther to the east in Thailand, Banyan Tree Samui, which launched in 2010 and was recently presented by EarthCheck with the highest level of certification, Platinum, making it the first and only hotel or resort in the country to reach this prestigious milestone.

Both Banyan Tree resorts were recognised in the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards this year, with Banyan Tree Krabi voted No 4 in the Top Resorts in Thailand category, and Banyan Tree Samui claiming the No 5 title.

To learn more about Banyan Tree Krabi’s various sustainability efforts, visit: https://www.banyantree.com/thailand/krabi/sustainability

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In conjunction with the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, Cathay Pacific will be kicking off its 1 Ticket, 1 Tree initiative on 26 July 2023. For every ticket sold online from 26 to 30 July 2023 in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia, Cathay Pacific pledges to plant a mangrove tree in Southeast Asia. This would be the third year that Cathay Pacific is embarking on this initiative, underscoring its commitment to give back to the communities it serves in practical and meaningful ways.

Cathay Pacific’s 1 Ticket, 1 Tree initiative was launched in Thailand in 2021. This was expanded to Southeast Asia in 2022. Notably, more than 21,000 mangrove trees have been planted across the region since then. With mangroves being the lifeblood of many Southeast Asian coastal ecosystems, Cathay Pacific hopes to do its part to protect local livelihoods and biodiversity in the region.

1 Ticket, 1 Tree is part of Cathay Pacific’s broader commitment to sustainability leadership. To inspire more people to come together to lead change, volunteers and members of the community were invited to take part in the tree-planting itself. In total, more than 180 volunteers comprising Cathay Pacific employees, partners, and even disadvantaged members of the community have come together since the launch to plant trees in their respective countries.

Dominic Perret, Regional General Manager of Cathay Pacific Southeast Asia & Southwest Pacific, reasserted the airline’s commitment to sustainability and giving back to the communities it serves. “We are very proud to be organising 1 Ticket, 1 Tree for the third year running, especially since this was initiated during a very challenging period for us as an airline. The feedback we’ve received from our employees, partners and members of the community since then has been most heartfelt and encouraging, and we’re glad to be able to continue this momentum to make positive change, one tree at a time. As a global airline, we strongly believe we can lead change, and we are committed to working with like-minded partners to do so.”

For more information on 1 Ticket, 1 Tree, please visit:

Singapore – Malaysia – Indonesia – Philippines – Cambodia – Thailand – Vietnam

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Banyan Tree Krabi’s tailor-made longtail boat The White Pearl explores the mangroves of the Krabi River

Banyan Tree Krabi, a luxury 72-key resort situated on secluded Tubkaek Beach, is encouraging its visitors to immerse themselves in the local Southern Thai culture, by joining weekly excursions to a nearby island renowned for producing beautiful batik fabrics and woodcrafts. The initiative is part of the Banyan Tree Group’s “Stay for Good” programme, launched two months ago, aimed at enticing guests at 5-star hotels worldwide to roll up their sleeves and join neighbouring villagers at work.

At the Balinese property of Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape, for example, guests spend a day with local farmers, foraging for fruits and edible plants, while at Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto in Japan, visitors learn how to entwine grass to make traditional thatched roofs for villagers’ homes.

“At Banyan Tree Krabi, we invite our guests to embark on a day’s adventure at the quiet fishing town of Ban Koh Klang on a small island in the middle of the Krabi River,” said Sustainability Manager Ms Thepsuda Loyjiw.

One of Ban Koh Klang’s unique crafts is the making of model longtail boats, carved from locally sourced wood

“It’s a great opportunity to travel by traditional longtail boat along the river where they might spot some rare bird species and wild monkeys among the mangroves. The island itself is a spectacular natural setting and among the hidden gems we visit is a series of majestic limestone caves.”

A lunch, inspired by home-grown fruits, vegetables and recipes passed down from one generation to the next, is served on a floating restaurant among the mangroves, then the guests meet the villagers and interact.

Among the daily pursuits the foreign visitors can experience are: joining the local craftsmen who intricately carve and create wooden models of longtail boats, which are sold in Krabi as souvenirs;

A local villager at Ban Koh Klang teaches visitors the fine art of batik painting

and sitting with the women of Ban Koh Klang who are veterans of batik art, mixing organic dyes and skillfully painting colourful fabrics. Harvesting rice in the fields with a local family is included as a seasonal activity.

Launching the programme in May, Banyan Tree said it hopes the visits will “encourage a deeper connection with each destination while honouring the heritage and traditions and contribute to creating more opportunities for local communities.”

Constantly vying to reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint, in December Banyan Tree Krabi partnered with a local artisan, Souvenirs From the Sea, a project involving beachcombing for refuse and waste products that could be upcycled into sellable items such as tote bags.

Guests to Ban Koh Klang are treated to a lunch of locally sourced delicacies

Banyan Tree Krabi’s other recent sustainability initiatives include an Earth Day beach clean-up, and the introduction of Forest Bathing, a nature-based educational tour for guests, including children, to help raise awareness about environmental conservation and protecting local flora and fauna.

“Of course, many guests come to a serene destination to relax, to enjoy cocktails at sunset, spa treatments, and wining and dining,” said Loyjiw. “However, they also want to see the local customs, and nothing feels better than giving something back to the community.”

For more information, contact Banyan Tree Krabi at: krabi@banyantree.com or tel: +66 75 811 888.

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The hotel industry in Vietnam’s idyllic Cam Ranh is tackling the scourge of plastic waste head on, working together to ultimately help establish a local plant that upcycles all types of plastic waste.

Some 300 volunteers joined the weekend beach clean, collecting around 1.5 tons of plastic waste

The “End Plastic Soup in Cam Ranh” campaign, spearheaded by Alma Resort, The Anam Cam Ranh and Moevenpick Cam Ranh and supported by 10 other resorts on the Cam Ranh peninsula, kicked off with an extensive two-day clean-up of Long Beach on June 17-18.

The weekend beach clean attracted around 300 volunteers from participating hotels, Vietnam’s Rotary Clubs and local schools, and roughly 1.5 tons of plastic were collected from the 15-kilometre-long Long Beach to be upcycled. A welcome dinner for volunteers and the community was held at Alma on June 17.

Community leaders have united for the “End Plastic Soup in Cam Ranh” campaign

Alma’s managing director Herbert Laubichler-Pichler said Cam Ranh’s hospitality industry would work together with Rotary Club Saigon International to support Rotary-initiative End Plastic Soup to establish a plant in Cam Ranh to upcycle all types of plastics.

“Alma and the local hospitality industry know it is crucial to do our bit to raise awareness about the damage plastic is doing to our stunning oceans, direct harmful plastics to upcycling efforts, and fundraise to help contribute to establish a plant here in Cam Ranh that will help the environment and the local community,” Laubichler-Pichler said.

Volunteers from Nha Trang University

Other hotels participating in the campaign include Aquamarine Resort, Cam Ranh Riviera Beach Resort & Spa, Selectum Noa Resort, Ana Mandara Resort Cam Ranh, Melia Vinpearl Cam Ranh Beach Resort, Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh, Swandor Cam Ranh, The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh, Wyndham Garden Cam Ranh Resort and The Arena Cam Ranh Resort.

According to the World Bank, Vietnam has become a major source of plastic waste in the world, with an estimated 3.1 million tons of plastic waste dumped on land and between 0.28 and 0.73 million tons dumped into the ocean each year.

Alma Resort

The “End Plastic Soup in Cam Ranh” campaign is part of the global environmental End Plastic Soup project, supported by thousands of Rotarians worldwide, with a goal seeking “no more plastic soup” in the oceans and seas and “no more plastic waste in our lakes, rivers, forests, parks and streets” by 2050.

Community-based organisation Rotary Club Saigon International is part of Rotary International, one of the largest service organizations in the world. Its stated mission is to “provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.”

To support the “End Plastic Soup in Cam Ranh” campaign, contact Alma via email info@alma-resort.com or call +84 258 399 1666.

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