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Agoda released a ‘Top 10' pick list of eco-friendly hotels in Asia. Print E-mail
Thursday, 17 January 2008
In line with the global movement to ‘go greener', Agoda.com, an independent online travel company that specializes in discount hotel bookings, has released a ‘Top 10' pick list of eco-friendly hotels in Asia. This initiative was taken as travelers the world over are adopting greener lifestyles and scrutinizing the hotels and destinations they choose to stay in. According to the International Ecotourism Society, approximately 70% of travelers prefer to pay a premium rate for a hotel that is eco-friendly than one that is better-priced but void of corporate social responsibility policies.

As Agoda CEO and co-founder Michael Kenny says, 'It's only natural that tourists want to conserve the sites they are visiting and give something back to the community. As a travel company, Agoda applauds hotels that are progressive in their attitude towards the environment and sustainable tourism.-

Importantly, ‘going green' is not just related to the environment, but involves all areas of sustainability and social responsibility. Achieving a green standard, as defined by the International Tourism Partnership, includes six key areas: environmental management, policy and framework, staff training and awareness, purchasing, people and communities and destination protection.

While the Agoda Company provides a global service, the group is particularly experienced in the Asian travel market, hence they limited their list of ‘green' hotels to Asia.

The Agoda 'Top 10 Green Hotels in Asia- are:

1. Banyan Tree Resort Phuket, Thailand.
2. La Residence d'Angkor, Siem Reap,Cambodia.
3. Evason Hua Hin Resort & Six Senses Spa, Thailand.
4. Nihiwatu, Sumba Island, Indonesia.
5. Anantara Resort & Spa Golden Triangle, Thailand.
6. Amar Vilas Agra, India.
7. Popa Mountain Resort, Bagan, Myanmar
8. Suneva Fushi Resort & Six Senses Spa, Maldives.
9. Tanjung Sanctuary Hotel, Langkawi, Malaysia.
10. Alila Ubud and Manggis Resorts, Bali, Indonesia.

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