19 "Finding partners that are true community supporters provides an extra edge to the experience our guests have. I really like Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge in the Brazilian Amazon, as the lodge supports many social projects, including an established educational center that creates a deep love for their land so that the community take care of the environment instead of involving themselves in deforestation. The guides that work at Anavilhanas Lodge are very proud of their role and the lodge. Since they are local people, they know all secrets of the jungle.” Ingrid Vultorius, Head of South America “Who says luxury and sustainability cannot go hand in hand? They do! Spice Village, a CGH experience is a very apt example, which I personally enjoy. Life in Spice Village lies in space and making space for the future and giving back more than what we take from Mother Earth.” Vivek Kutty, Head of Asia Sound environmental management Realistically, as humans we always leave behind our footprints, however we believe every hotel can minimize their impact with considered actions and measures. We look for hoteliers who have sustainability policies in place and actively encourage and promote local conservation projects. Life changing experiences We can only discover new cultures through interaction, so we encourage our partners to provide positive and thoughtful community participation, which can in turn deliver wonderfully enriching experiences for you! Local Community As we work in many countries that are still economically developing, we support accommodation partners that are actively helping the economy to grow by employing local staff. We actively seek out partners who support charitable and community projects. “Our African partners care deeply about conservation and about leaving a positive impact. Many of them have their own sustainability policies in place, such as our partner Asilia, which operates lodges in Tanzania and Kenya. Asilia’s philosophy is that people and nature are inseparable partners. Asilia aims to make impactful and often pioneering investments into areas that are ecologically and economically vulnerable, thereby turning them into viable conservation economies that benefit both people and nature." Miriam Carrow, Africa Product Manager What do you think? How would you define a green hotelier? What would you like to see from us when redefining and improving our responsible accommodation? SHARE WITH US: responsibletravel@enchantingtravels.com LOCAL HEROES The Enchanting Travels team places great emphasis on high quality local guides who are able to provide in-depth insights into the destination in a culturally sensitive manner.