Luxury

Five Reasons to Stay at Villa Samadhi Singapore

While most tourists head to Singapore for its city attractions, there are those who are nostalgic about Singapore in the early days of the 20th Century. For these, the Villa Samadhi Singapore on the south of the island would fill a void or two. Mallika Naguran is pleasantly surprised with her ecotourism experience at a restored and responsible black and white bungalow that still tells the story of the British Singapore in the 1920s.

Winners of Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Awards 2012

After a year's absence, WildAsia returned once again to stage the Responsible Tourism Awards, the region's top green honours that hoteliers and tour operators aspire towards. The winners of their 2012 Responsible Tourism Awards were announced at ITB Asia held in Singapore. This year, there were four specific award categories ranging from community engagement, culture preservation, nature conservation to resource efficiency, plus one generic category for the "most inspiring" responsible operator. Finalists had to demonstrate excellence in various areas of sustainability and, of course, responsible tourism practices. They were assessed based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s Criteria. 

Shangri-La Bangkok Installs Largest Ever Hotel Solar Heating System

Solar water heating wins all round by providing piping hot showers for over 800 guests at Bangkok’s Shangri-La hotel – plus it costs less and cuts greenhouse gases too.

Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Awards 2010 Winners

Wild Asia announces the winners for the 5th Responsible Tourism Awards 2010 from Thailand, Indonesia and Sri Lanka at ITB Asia. After months of short-listing the finalists and making site visits to the final six properties and tour operators, Wild Asia’s judging panel has finally selected its 2010 RT Awards winners.

Victoria Hotels & Resorts Get Greener with Tons of Rubbish Collected in Vietnam and Cambodia

Hotels can and should do their part in contributing to the environment in which they operate. A stellar example of upholding community spirit and environmental responsibility is Victoria chain of hotels and resorts in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort Conservation With Green Day

For the past six years the Victoria chain of hotels and resorts has hosted a Green Day to promote caring for the local environment and this year was no exception. We feature the story of Victoria Hotel Hoi An and their greening efforts.