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Find out why some of the most expensive hotels in Scotland aren’t always good value. Read up on hotels that have taken action to be more sustainable, and those that still have a way to go. Use the information to help plan your own road trip up the west coast of Scotland.
Stepping into the shoes of Queen Victoria
Inverlochy Castle Hotel – 10 out of 10 and a gold star!
Find out why some of the most expensive hotels in Scotland aren’t always good value. Read up on hotels that have taken action to be more sustainable, and those that still have a way to go. Use the information to help plan your own road trip up the west coast of Scotland.
Sustainable Tourism at Four Seasons Maldives Series, 7 of 7
I am ‘shouting out’ about resorts where I can see they are truly focussed on leaving the world better than they found it.
A fun topic for this last in the series, but still has purpose. Four Seasons have a very rounded approach, its not just the environment they have a commitment to but people as well and they are well known for the emphasis they put on their staff welfare. Here is a little insight into one of the staff areas at Landaa Giraavaru and how they came to have Landaa Happy Eggs!
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Sustainable Tourism at Four Seasons Maldives Series, 6 of 7
I am ‘shouting out’ about resorts where I can see they are truly focussed on leaving the world better than they found it.
Always looking for ways of becoming more energy efficient, essential air conditioning for the staff quarters, installed over 14 years ago was a potential advocate for significant savings. But a considerable undertaking when you consider they have approx 450 permanent staff plus external third party staff to accommodate.
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Sustainable Tourism at Four Seasons Maldives Series, 5 of 7
I am ‘shouting out’ about resorts where I can see they are truly focussed on leaving the world better than they found it.
You couldn’t really say Landaa Giraavaru has neighbours, not in the traditional sense of being right next door! There are some mainly residential islands that are reasonable close though, with Kamadhoo the closest at just under 3 kms away, Kendhoo and Dhonfanu 11kms.
Which makes it even more noteworthy that they help their neighbouring islands when it comes to plastics.
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Sustainable Tourism at Four Seasons Maldives Series, 4 of 7
I am ‘shouting out’ about resorts where I can see they are truly focussed on leaving the world better than they found it.
Removing much of the ‘stuff’ that creates waste, especially plastic waste, is the strategy at Landaa Giraavaru. The Landaa Spring – covered in the previous blog and video in this series – is a prime example, fresh island water in refillable glass bottles = no single use plastics from that source. Swapping out plastic bottles in guest bathrooms for cute refillable containers and removing plastic bottles from mini bars, means they already have made big headway into reducing waste, with little coming from guest rooms. But at Landaa Giraavaru they go a lot lot further than this.
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One of our most precious continents. Subject to and suffering from the increases in temperatures to both oceans and atmosphere. Such significant consequences to so much and so many, as sea levels rise and the Southern Ocean’s currents change with the ice melt from what is the planet’s greatest freshwater reserve.
This short ‘teaser’ film is meant to draw your attention to the dramatic effects that are happening right now.
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Sustainable Tourism at Four Seasons Maldives Series, 3 of 7
I am ‘shouting out’ about resorts where I can see they are truly focussed on leaving the world better than they found it.
There’s one thing for sure, it’s warm in the Maldives and you need to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Today we are really aware of single use plastics, but typically, in the past, water in resorts and hotels has been delivered to guests in this manner. It’s good to see that changing around the world, but in some travel destinations it’s a much bigger challenge.
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Sustainable Tourism at Four Seasons Maldives Series, 2 of 7
I am ‘shouting out’ about resorts where I can see they are truly focussed on leaving the world better than they found it.
Maldives resort islands generally have their own powerhouses, generating electricity from diesel. However one thing the Maldives has is plenty of sunshine, at least more days than the UK for sure. Faisal took us for an exclusive view of how they are using the sun – bear in mind Landaa Giraavaru is only 600 metres in length east to west, and 200 meters at its maximum width – I think you will agree its impressive.
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Sustainable Tourism at Four Seasons Maldives Series, 1 of 7
Traditionally tourism focused on increasing revenues and attracting more tourists! The effects on the environment, water and energy consumption, pollution, wildlife and their habitats just weren’t considered. That’s still the case in many areas of the world but increasingly travellers are demanding sustainable practices and choosing holiday destinations accordingly. I have to say that wasn’t top of our list when we booked our first holiday at Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, in the Maldives but the level of sustainability best practices in place there astounded us. I am ‘shouting out’ about resorts where I can see they are truly focussed on leaving the world better than they found it.
Read moreWhat's happening at COP28? @KHayhoe report on LinkedIn gives a good update. Love her 'What You Can do' bit at the end. Check out what @Reefscapers have been doing on this, participating in the #MaldivesOceanAlliance2023
Talking Climate | LinkedIn
Katharine Hayhoe | Each week I share a good news story & a not so good news story about the climate crisis + something you can do about it!
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Good little video explaining Cop28 @earthcubs
Long may this continue to be in place @scottpolar
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