Sustainable luxury: hotel guests can consume as much as 8 times as much water as the local population, and this could lead to conflict, a think tank warns..
Travelogue: Getting Up Close and Personal with Pachyderms
Michael Taylor reminisces about the Elephant Safari Park Lodge in Taro, Bali, where he gets up close and personal with pachyderms, a.k.a. elephants
Travelogue: West Meets East at ‘Balinese Barbecue’ (a.k.a ‘Cremation’)
First hand account of a cremation in Bali. The Balinese are Hindus, and their cremations are elaborate affairs. They begin with lavish processions and often end at the beach, where many ceremonies take place.
Hong Kong: Local Hotel Makes UN Tourism Awards Finals
Hotel Icon is the only hotel to make the final round of the United Nations' World Tourism Organization's Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism.
Maldives: Resort Hotel Launches Coral Protection Scheme
Responsible travel: Travelers staying at the Cocoa Island by Como can do their part for environmental protection by sponsoring a coral frame.
Exploring Nuwara Eliya in the Central Sri Lankan Highlands
Walking around Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, a town located in the Central Sri Lankan highlands.
The Road to Nuwara Eliya in the Sri Lankan Highlands
Nuwara Eliya is located in the Central Sri Lanka highlands at an elevation of 1,868 metres. It has a temperate climate and produces Sri Lanka's best tea
Arrival in Colombo for a Five Day Tea Appreciation Course
Learrning all about tea at a five day tea appreciation course sponsored by the Dilmah Tea School: day one - corporate social responsibility.
Thailand: Organic Garden Supplies Hotel Kitchens and Aids Charities
Organic garden at Hansar Samui is located across from the street from the hotel. Hotel employeesare involved in the project, including top management!
Hong Kong: Kowloon Hotel Gets EarthCheck Silver Certificate
The Eaton, Hong Kong, has been awarded the EarthCheck Silver Certificate in recognition of its commitment to the environment.