There is a persistent trend amongst travellers actively seeking out sustainable and immersive experiences, especially in the luxury segment. According to Booking.com’s 2024 Sustainable Travel Report, 83% of travellers across 34 countries and territories say they are willing to pay more for eco-friendly accommodations.

With this growing demand for sustainable travel, hotels worldwide are increasingly partnering with local communities to adopt eco-conscious practices and offer thoughtfully curated, environmentally friendly experiences.

This World Oceans Day, on June 8, 2025, adhering to the theme “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us,” we spotlight luxury hospitality properties worldwide, working with local communities to offer travellers curated, immersive, and sustainability-led experiences that engage them with marine ecosystems.

Kuda Villingili, Maldives

Set in the crystal-clear waters of the North Malé Atoll, this luxurious island resort is Green Globe-certified, emphasising its commitment to lessen adverse impacts on nature while preserving the ecosystem.

Through initiatives such as eco-conscious reef tours, coral regeneration projects, and regular island and lagoon cleaning activities that support green actions, guests at Kuda Villingili have the opportunity to learn how to protect the turquoise waters they swim in.

Cape Weligama, Resplendent Ceylon, Sri Lanka

In partnership with Dilmah Conservation, Cape Weligama, a Relais & Châteaux property in Sri Lanka, regularly launches campaigns dedicated to environmental and marine protection.

From supporting seaweed farming initiatives, where local communities cultivate seaweed that absorbs carbon, reduces ocean acidification, and supports marine biodiversity, to focusing on plant-rich, ocean-friendly cuisine, Cape Weligama is redefining purposeful coastal luxury.

Kandima Maldives

As part of its coral regeneration program, Kandima Maldives invites guests to adopt a coral and track its growth online, creating a personal and more meaningful connection to reef restoration.

Through guided snorkelling and diving experiences, guests are encouraged to explore marine biodiversity and gain a deeper appreciation for the underwater world.

By adopting and tracking coral growth, guests take home more than just memories. They stay connected to the ocean and their holiday long after they’ve left, nurturing a bond with nature from wherever they are.

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