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ZULAL WELLNESS RESORT BY CHIVA-SOM CELEBRATES WORLD MANGROVE DAY, PLANTING 200 SEEDLINGS
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, the Middle East’s first full-immersion wellness resort, has celebrated World Mangrove Day with the planting of 200 new mangrove seedlings at the resort’s Mangrove Deck.
Supporting the resort’s Mangrove Restoration project, this enlightening session highlighted the crucial role mangrove forests play in preserving the planet’s health. Celebrated Qatari athlete and newly appointed Friend of Chiva-Som, Mariam Faris, also joined the initiative.
Flora Gandolfo
Aug 122 min read
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PRIMUS - THE PRIMATES OF PENINSULAR MALAYSIA LIMITED EDITION BOOK BY WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER PETER ONG LAUNCHES IN SUPPORT OF THE DATAI PLEDGE
The Datai Langkawi has announced the launch of limited-edition book, PRIMUSÂ -Â The Primates of Peninsular Malaysia, a magnificent tome documenting Malaysia's diverse and endangered primate species. Born of a year of intensive labour and featuring awe-inspiring photography by celebrated wildlife photographer Peter Ong and a foreword by renowned conservationist Dr Jane Goodall, the impressive tome transports readers to wondrous rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia.
Nat Frogley
Jul 145 min read
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FARI ISLANDS ARCHIPELAGO EXPANDS SOLAR POWER DEVELOPMENTS INCREASING RENEWABLE ENERGY CONTRIBUTION TO 50 PERCENT OF ISLANDS’ TOTAL ENERGY REQUIREMENTS IN 2025
Fari Islands, the four-island archipelago and unique ecosystem of world-class hospitality brands including The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, Capella Hotel Group’s Patina Maldives and the innovative Fari Campus, is working collaboratively towards its net zero vision.
Nat Frogley
Jul 38 min read
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THE DATAI PLEDGE – A SUSTAINABILITY REPORT WITH TRUE IMPACT UNVEILED
As The Datai Langkawi celebrates five years of its environmental and community impact initiatives, The Datai Pledge, the resort proudly shares its fifth annual Impact Report. This detailed, transparent and data-rich publication captures the measurable change achieved through this pioneering nature-positive programme.
Flora Gandolfo
Jun 68 min read
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CHIVA-SOM CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATIVE WELLNESS WITH IMMERSIVE COLLABORATIONS AND UNIQUE ANNIVERSARY EXPERIENCES
In celebration of its 30-year legacy as a global pioneer in holistic wellness, Chiva-Som is marking its anniversary year with a transformative series of curated wellbeing collaborations and meaningful partnerships, further enhancing its mission of sustainable, integrative and personalised care.
Nat Frogley
Apr 105 min read
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THE DATAI LANGKAWI JOINS FORCES WITH SAVE WILD TIGERS AND THE EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS TO PROTECT MALAYSIA’S ENDANGERED TIGERS THROUGH AN EXCLUSIVE JOURNEY ACROSS MALAYSIA
The Datai Langkawi joins forces with Save Wild Tigers and the Eastern & Oriental Express to protect Malaysia’s endangered tigers.
Flora Gandolfo
Feb 245 min read
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THE PAVILIONS HIMALAYAS AND NGO RIGHT4CHILDREN REVEAL RESULTS OF TRANSFORMATIVE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES IN LATEST IMPACT REPORT
Annual impact report details latest successes of charitable and community work by The Pavilions Himalayas and its NGO arm, Right4Children.
Nat Frogley
Feb 136 min read
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AMILLA MALDIVES’ COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY RECOGNISED BY EARTHCHECK AND FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE
Amilla Maldives earns fourth EarthCheck Silver certification, included in Forbes Travel Guide’s VERIFIED™ Responsible Hospitality programme
Nat Frogley
Feb 75 min read
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PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS UNVEILS SOUL-FREEING EXPERIENCES FOR Q1 2025
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, has revealed the latest chapter of its ongoing lifestyle programming signature, The Perpetual Journey.
Nat Frogley
Feb 64 min read
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THE DATAI LANGKAWI UNVEILS PART I OF THE CHEF SERIES 2025: THE GOLD LIST
The Datai Langkawi, is delighted to announce part I of the of the highly anticipated 2025 edition of The Chef Series.
Flora Gandolfo
Jan 316 min read
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THE ELS CLUB TELUK DATAI BECOMES MALAYSIA’S FIRST GOLF COURSE TO ACHIEVE GEO CERTIFICATION
The Els Club Teluk Datai has become the first golf course in Malaysia to be awarded the prestigious GEO Certification.
Nat Frogley
Nov 29, 20245 min read
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THE DATAI PLEDGE RELEASES ITS LATEST IMPACT REPORT
The Datai Pledge , the conservation and sustainability fund of the pioneering luxury resort The Datai Langkawi , has published its fourth...
Flora Gandolfo
Aug 29, 20248 min read
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MALAYSIA'S ICONIC RAINFOREST RESORT LAUNCHES ‘CONSCIOUSLY DATAI'
The Datai Langkawi, has launched 'Consciously Datai', a package designed to inspire guests participation in vital regeneration projects
Nat Frogley
Aug 12, 20246 min read
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THE DATAI PLEDGE CELEBRATES WORLD MANGROVE DAY AND WORLD NATURE CONSERVATION DAY WITH COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
The Datai Pledge , the sustainability and conservation programme of luxury rainforest resort The Datai Langkawi , has planted 1,500...
Flora Gandolfo
Jul 30, 20244 min read
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PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE TOURISM WITH 2024 EARTHCHECK SILVER CERTFICATION
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands' continued commitment to purposeful travel has earned a second consecutive EarthCheck Silver certification
Nat Frogley
Jul 23, 20244 min read
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CHIVA-SOM RECEIVES TRAVELIFE GOLD CERTIFICATION AND GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Wellness destination Chiva-Som, Thailand, received a Gold Certification from Travelife for its exemplary commitment to sustainable practices
Flora Gandolfo
Jun 17, 20244 min read
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AMILLA MALDIVES ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL MARINE CONSERVATION NGO ON WORLD TURTLE DAY, 23 MAY 2024
Amilla Maldives marked World Turtle Day on 23 May 2024 by announcing a new partnership with local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)...
Flora Gandolfo
Jun 3, 20243 min read
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SOLAR ECLIPSES DIESEL AT PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS: USD3M SWIMSOL SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION HERALDS NEW DAWN FOR PERPETUAL CLEAN ENERGY
Future-facing resort Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will mark Earth Day 2024 with the official unveiling of the latest chapter in its...
Flora Gandolfo
Apr 22, 20244 min read
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SAILING, SOCCER AND SUSTAINABILITY: SUMMER PROGRAMMING AT PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS
Guests can enjoy a dynamic array of special programming this summer from an exclusive football camp with the legendary Real Madrid...
Nat Frogley
Apr 19, 20244 min read
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AMILLA MALDIVES NAMED RESPONSIBLE HOSPITALITY PARTNER OF THE YEAR 2024 BY FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE
Conscious luxury pioneer Amilla Maldives has been named ‘Responsible Hospitality Partner of the Year’ 2024 at Forbes Travel Guide’s...
Nat Frogley
Mar 5, 20244 min read
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