Thailand
Nan Surat ThaniCambodia
Koh Kong
Building Hospitality with Impact
At VHG Hospitality, we believe great hospitality goes hand in hand with caring for the places where we operate.
Guided by the 4Cs
As a developer and operator of hospitality properties across Asia, we integrate sustainability into how we develop our properties, manage our operations and engage with local communities.
Our approach is guided by The Long Run’s 4Cs: Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce. These principles shape our priorities and help us consider the wider impact of our decisions.
Conservation
Community
Culture
Commerce
Learning together
We also believe progress happens faster when we learn together. Across our portfolio, teams exchange knowledge, test new approaches and build on one another’s successes, from composting and mulching to black soldier fly initiatives and moth monitoring. By sharing what works, we can help effective ideas grow across the brand.
Our sustainability standards
Recognised sustainability certifications help us assess our practices against established standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
Our 12 Sustainability Cornerstones set out the foundations we want every property to have in place as a step towards certification, while allowing for the different contexts and challenges each property faces.
Our portfolio
Across our portfolio, sustainability takes different forms, from restoring degraded land and protecting forests to supporting local communities. Here are some examples of the work taking place at our properties.
Anurak Lodge
Khao Sok, Thailand
Anurak Lodge is located on land previously used for palm oil plantations. Through Rainforest Rising, the lodge invites guests to plant trees and take part in restoring the landscape. The team is continually exploring ways to improve soil health and support land regeneration, from planting native species to producing compost and using mulch.
Alongside its restoration work, Anurak supports local livelihoods by creating jobs at the lodge and offering day activities that connect guests with surrounding communities and local experiences.
Community hires
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Trees planted
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Community projects
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Travelife Gold certified
Cardamom Tented Camp
Koh Kong, Cambodia
Located in Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains, Cardamom Tented Camp combines a stay in the forest with a commitment to protecting it. The camp generates its own electricity and supports Wildlife Alliance’s conservation work, contributing towards ranger salaries and efforts such as forest patrols and wildlife rescue.
Camera traps help document the wildlife living in the area, while guests have the opportunity to learn more about the forest and its biodiversity during their stay.
Hectares of forest under conservation
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Animal species identified
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Visama Explorer Nan
Bo Kluea, Nan, Thailand
As a newly opened property, Visama Explorer Nan is at the beginning of its sustainability journey. The team is working towards VHG Hospitality’s 12 Sustainability Cornerstones, establishing the practices and processes that will guide its approach over time.
5 of 12 Sustainability Cornerstones implemented
The way we travel
The way we travel matters. From respecting local customs to being mindful of the resources we use, small choices can make a difference to the places we visit.
At VHG Hospitality, we believe caring for a destination is a shared effort. The Way We Travel is our guide to exploring with care. It offers practical ways for our guests to respect nature, appreciate local cultures and support the communities that make each destination special.