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Shergarh Tented Camp opened in 2004 and was established as a small and informal tented camp with a strong focus on high quality wildlife experiences, and with a deep concern for the environment and local community. The project all started with the vision to build a simple lodge from which tourists could enjoy the nearby Kanha Tiger Reserve. The plan began with purchasing a degraded plot of non-native eucalyptus plantation, then restoring the area back to original native woodland and a haven for wildlife. Shergarh Tented Camp supports the local community and has always drawn upon local skills, materials and services for their business. The owners Katie, Jehan and their two children reside there and have become a close as family with the local community, who in turn help them to run many aspects of the camp.
LooLa Adventure Resort started operating in June of 2000 on the island of Bintan, Indonesia. The owner, Dr. Marc van Loo, vowed from the beginning to have a fully local staff and to involve them in all aspects of management. It has been a long road towards incorporating a full team of local staff and inspiring them to become proud stakeholders of the project. Over the years Loola has been very successful in incorporating the local community, creating pride among their staff and supporting local community development projects.
Wild Asia's Responsible Tourism Initiative has been running for more than 10 years consecutively. We have discovered and highlighted outstanding examples and set benchmarks in sustainable tourism. From this year onwards, the initiative will be revised with a whole new structure as we find new ways to keep it fresh and innovative.
Beyond the myths and legends of Langkawi, sits a green gem on a carpet of white sandy beach, shadowed by a stretch of coconut trees. TERENCE OOI travels to the Jewel of Kedah to uncover the secrets of Frangipani Resort and Spa, one of the finalists for Wild Asia's Responsible Tourism Awards 2010.
Kruger National Park, one of the most renowned sanctuaries to view and enjoy wildlife and nature in South Africa has captivated nature lovers around the world. DEBORAH CHAN takes you on a bush experience where nature meets mankind in common respect and admiration.
Located idyllically on Kunfunadhoo Island,, Soneva Fushi offers all the charm one expects of the Maldives in utter sophistication and luxurious comfort. SHAFINAZ SUHAIMI learns of their responsible tourism practices through the philosophies of "S.L.O.W. L.I.F.E.".
After a review of the finalists for our Responsible Tourism Awards 2008, WILD ASIA finds that its RT principles are spreading throughout Asia and assisting tourism changes that matter for habitats and humanity. RICK GREGORY writes.
A private island resort off Bintan, Indonesia redefines the concept of luxe with its sand-in-toes experience, raw designs and green practices, as LEONG SIOK HUI discovers.
Wild Asia's Responsible Tourism Event is an annual awards event that goes beyond glitzy dinners and pats on the back! The event is one of the most important regional efforts to inspire change in the travel industry and destinations. Find out how you can be part of this one of a kind event!
Long before the word 'sustainable' became a catchphrase, Sri Lanka's most famous architect, Geoffrey Bawa, designed a green hotel that embraced sustainable tourism practices. LEONG SIOK HUI brings us the eighth installment in our series of 'Rethink Travel' articles in collaboration with The Star newspaper.